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Ghent, Belgium

Property prices · 2025 · Europe · Price +4% vs 2024

Price/sqm — City Centre EUR 3,952
Price/sqm — Outside Centre EUR 2,600
1-Bed Rent / Month EUR 1,092
3-Bed Rent / Month EUR 1,768
Avg Mortgage Rate 3.50%
Price-to-Rent Ratio 18.0x Buying and renting are roughly comparable

Property price trend in Ghent (2024–2026)

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Property comparison — cities in Belgium (2025)

City Centre /sqm Outside /sqm 1-Bed Rent vs Ghent
Ghent EUR 3,952 EUR 2,600 EUR 1,092
Brussels EUR 4,992 EUR 3,328 EUR 1,248 +26.3%
Antwerp EUR 3,640 EUR 2,392 EUR 1,019 -7.9%

Other Europe cities (2025)

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Ghent in 2025?

In Ghent, the average price per sqm in the city centre is EUR 3,952, and EUR 2,600 outside the centre (2025 data). Prices have risen 7.5% since 2024.

How much is rent in Ghent in 2025?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ghent rents for approximately EUR 1,092 per month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment costs around EUR 1,768/month.

Is it better to buy or rent in Ghent?

Buying and renting are roughly comparable in Ghent. The price-to-rent ratio is 18.0x — it would take approximately 18.0 years of rental payments to equal the property purchase price. Current mortgage rates are approximately 3.50%.

What are mortgage rates in Belgium in 2025?

The average mortgage rate in Belgium is approximately 3.50% as of 2025. With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.0x, buyers should carefully weigh mortgage costs against rental savings.

How have property prices in Ghent changed?

Property prices in Ghent have changed +4% vs 2024. Since 2024, prices have increased by 7.5%. Use the year tabs above to compare prices across years.

What is the price per sqm in Ghent?

The average property price per square metre in Ghent city centre is EUR 3,952 in 2025. Outside the centre, expect to pay around EUR 2,600/sqm.

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