Short-term letting in Ostend
At a glance
The short-term rental market
2025, in the district: 1,211,511 nights via platforms (Eurostat), 57% foreign.
Short-term rental income in Ostend
According to AirDNA, a short-term rental in Ostend achieves on average 57 % occupancy at €107 a night, or about €20,500 in revenue per year. These are market averages: a well-presented, well-located home priced daily often does better, an average one does worse.
Source: AirDNA, market data for June 2026 (63 listings), converted from US dollars to euros at the ECB rate of 12/06/2026 (1.1567 $ per €1). Indicative figures, no guarantee of results.
Property prices
- €214,900 : median sale price of a flat in 2025 (half of sales between €159,000 and €305,000, from 1258 sales) — 19% below the median of the region’s municipalities.
- €305,000 : median sale price of a house in 2025 (half of sales between €230,000 and €400,000, from 515 sales) — 9% below the median of the region’s municipalities.
Ostend compared with neighbouring municipalities
With a median flat at €214,900, Ostend ranks 26th of 33 municipalities in the province of West Flanders, from most to least expensive.
By population (73,000 residents), Ostend ranks 3rd of 62 municipalities in the province of West Flanders.
| Municipality | Distance | Residents | Flat (2025 median) | House (2025 median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostend | — | 73,000 | €214,900 | €305,000 |
| Bredene | 4 km | 18,057 | €219,000 | €282,500 |
| Oudenburg | 7 km | 10,449 | — | €310,000 |
| Middelkerke | 8 km | 20,069 | €210,000 | €280,000 |
| Ghistelles | 8 km | 12,098 | €212,000 | €284,500 |
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 Ostend
Ostend is the only real city on the Belgian coast, and that sets it apart from the resorts around it. It has a station with direct trains from Brussels and inland Belgium, a marina, museums, the Kursaal casino and cultural venue, and a lively centre that stays open in November. For an owner, summer remains the strongest period, but the season need not end in September.
Neighbourhoods with their own character
- The centre and the seafront promenade, between the Kursaal and the Venetian Galleries: sea views sell, as does being close to restaurants, markets and the station. Couples and city-breakers here want comfort and a view.
- Mariakerke and Raversijde, further west along the promenade: calmer and family-friendly, closer to the dunes and the open-air museum. A flat with room for children and storage for beach gear works well.
- The east bank and the Lighthouse district, across the harbour: newer buildings, views of the Mercator training ship and the lighthouse, and quick access to the beach at Bredene.
- Hazegras and the area around the station play on convenience for guests arriving without a car.
Who comes, and when
Families during school holidays, day-trippers who decide to stay the night, cyclists and walkers in spring and autumn, and visitors for events such as the summer Theater aan Zee festival or the maritime gathering Oostende voor Anker. Winter brings a quieter crowd: retired couples, writers and remote workers drawn by the sea. Pricing that shifts by season and by type of week is not a nicety here; it is the job.
Frequently asked questions
What does a property in Ostend cost for a short-term rental project?
In 2025, a flat sold for a median of 214 900 € (half of sales between 159 000 € and 305 000 €, out of 1 258 sales); a house sold for a median of 305 000 € (half of sales between 230 000 € and 400 000 €, out of 515 sales) in Ostend (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 Ostend come from?
In 2025, the district counted 1 211 511 nights booked through platforms, 57% 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 Ostend 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.