Short-term letting in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Town Hall (1)
Photo : Bernard Lee · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

25,762inhabitants on 1 January 2026
€225,000median sale price of a flat in 2025
42Airbnb listings (2026-09)

The short-term rental market

In September 2026 Inside Airbnb counted 42 listings in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, 79% of them entire homes; the median advertised price is €153 a night.

That is 1.6 listings per 1,000 residents, ranking 15 of the 19 Brussels municipalities for density.

71% of listings received at least one review in the last 12 months, and 36% belong to hosts with several homes: the market is already professional.

For the 26 active entire homes, Inside Airbnb estimates a median of 93 booked nights and €15,600 in revenue over the last 12 months — an estimate based on reviews, not a promised result.

2025, in the district: 2,283,842 nights via platforms (Eurostat), 92% foreign.

Property prices

  • €225,000 : median sale price of a flat in 2025 (half of sales between €195,000 and €260,000, from 151 sales) — 17% below the median of the region’s municipalities.
  • €413,750 : median sale price of a house in 2025 (half of sales between €357,000 and €460,000, from 92 sales) — 19% below the median of the region’s municipalities.

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe compared with neighbouring municipalities

With a median flat at €225,000, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ranks 14th of 19 municipalities in the Brussels-Capital Region, from most to least expensive.

By population (25,762 residents), Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ranks 16th of 19 municipalities in the Brussels-Capital Region.

The largest municipality nearby is Anderlecht, 4 km away (129,600 residents).

MunicipalityDistanceResidentsFlat (2025 median)House (2025 median)
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe—25,762€225,000€413,750
Ganshoren1 km25,731€220,000€384,000
Jette2 km54,330€220,000€425,000
Koekelberg3 km22,578€226,000—
Dilbeek3 km45,111€280,000€430,000

Sources: Statbel, STATEC, Observatoire de l’Habitat, IWEPS. Straight-line distances between municipal centres; rankings computed over the municipalities for which the figure is published.

Our advice for Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

Out on the western edge of the Region, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe still feels like a small town: houses with gardens, quiet streets, and the fields and copses of the Zavelenberg on the horizon. As a short-stay market it is modest, with no tourist rush, and it rewards owners who target a clear audience rather than trying to please everyone.

Who stays here

Local demand rests on three groups. First, family visits: relatives in town for a birth, a celebration or the holidays who want space and a kitchen. Second, work stays, often several weeks long, for technicians, consultants and agency staff working in west Brussels or along the E40 corridor who need a car. Third, road-trippers combining Brussels with Ghent and Bruges, who would rather have an easy-access base with parking than a spot in the congested centre.

On the fringe, a few architecture enthusiasts come for the Cité Moderne, Victor Bourgeois’s garden city, or for the old church of Saint Agatha. They will not fill a calendar, but a line in the listing costs nothing. For public transport, the railway station and trams 82 and 19 run towards Brussels-Midi and Simonis; just be honest about travel times to the centre.

What works in Berchem

  • Parking as the headline. A garage, a driveway or streets where parking is easy are worth as much to these guests as a central address.
  • A home set up for work and family. A desk or large table, reliable Wi-Fi, a washing machine and enough beds: everyday practicality beats decoration.
  • Weekly rates. Work stays are judged on total cost; a clear discount from seven nights attracts the long bookings that steady your year.
  • Hassle-free arrival. A key box or smart lock with precise instructions: guests often arrive in the evening, after work or a long drive.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a whole home earn as a short-term rental in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?

Across the 26 active whole homes Inside Airbnb lists in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (September 2026), the median is 93 booked nights and about 15 600 € of revenue over twelve months. This is a public estimate drawn from guest reviews, not a promise: your result depends on location, size, the quality of the listing and the management. Hexuvium sends you a free, itemised estimate for your home, based on comparable properties.

What nightly rate should you aim for in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?

The median nightly rate listed on Airbnb in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is 153 € (42 listings in September 2026). A fixed price leaves money on the table: demand changes with the day of the week, school holidays and major events. Hexuvium adjusts the price every day from real demand and comparable homes nearby.

Is there a lot of competition in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has 42 listings, or 1.6 per 1,000 residents; 36% of listings belong to hosts managing several homes, a sign of an already professional market. What makes a listing stand out: professional photos, fast replies to guests, reliable self check-in, hotel-standard cleaning between stays and prices that follow the calendar.

What does a property in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe cost for a short-term rental project?

In 2025, a flat sold for a median of 225 000 € (half of sales between 195 000 € and 260 000 €, out of 151 sales); a house sold for a median of 413 750 € (half of sales between 357 000 € and 460 000 €, out of 92 sales) in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (Statbel). Before buying, compare that price with a realistic short-term rental income and booking calendar: Hexuvium sends you a free income estimate for the property you have in mind, based on comparable homes.

Where do guests staying in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe come from?

In 2025, the district counted 2 283 842 nights booked through platforms, 92% of them by guests from abroad (Eurostat). A listing written in several languages, a clear welcome message in English and simple arrival instructions make the difference with these guests.

Can you let short-term in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe without living nearby?

Yes. Hexuvium handles the listing on the platforms, messages with guests, self check-in, cleaning between stays and small repairs. You follow your bookings and income in your owner portal, without having to travel.

Sources and update

Public figures, sources at the bottom; past results, not guaranteed.

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