The Schaerbeek real estate market shows measured growth in the first half of 2026. Data published by Statbel confirms a moderate price increase, driven primarily by properties with strong energy performance. For owners considering a sale, conditions remain favourable, provided the property is correctly positioned.
The Schaerbeek market in numbers
In the first half of 2026, the median price per m² for an apartment in Schaerbeek stands at €3,180, up 2.4% year-on-year according to Statbel (Q1 and Q2 2026). For single-family houses, this median price reaches €3,420/m², up 1.8% over the same period. The median rent is €13.5/m²/month, according to data from IBSA (Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis, H1 2026).
These figures place Schaerbeek slightly below the Brussels average for apartments (+3.8% according to the Fednot barometer, Q2 2026), which is explained by the composition of the local housing stock: a significant share of older properties requiring renovation weighs on the municipal average.
What these figures mean in practice
The relative moderation of the increase should not be interpreted as weakening demand. It reflects the selectivity of buyers, who are more attentive than before to energy performance. Mortgage rates, stabilised at around 3.4% for a 20-year loan according to Febelfin (June 2026), have restored confidence among a portion of buyers who had postponed their plans in 2024 and 2025.
Sales timelines remain reasonable. On the ground, our teams observe an average period of 11 weeks for correctly priced properties with a complete file. Apartments rated EPC A or B sell two to three weeks faster than their equivalents in class E or F.
Field focus: what our teams are seeing
Demand is particularly strong for two- and three-bedroom apartments near transport routes: Colignon metro, Diamant metro, the Haacht chaussée tram line. These properties find buyers quickly as long as their price reflects the current market.
One segment has stood out further since the beginning of the year: townhouses around the Josaphat neighbourhood and Place Pogge are attracting families seeking space. These buyers are willing to invest in an energy renovation, provided the purchase price accounts for the work required. This is a frequent negotiation point during the viewings we organise in this area.
Thinking of selling?
If you are a property owner in Schaerbeek and considering putting your home on the market, an accurate valuation is the decisive first step. An overpriced property lingers on the market and often ends up being negotiated below initial expectations. A correctly positioned property, with a complete file (up-to-date EPC, building condition report, electrical compliance), finds a buyer within a predictable timeframe.
Our teams have been active in Schaerbeek for over 40 years. They know the streets, the buildings and the realities of the local market. Request a free valuation of your property in Schaerbeek and benefit from expert insight rooted in the municipality.
Methodology and sources
Sources: Statbel, real estate price statistics (Q1 and Q2 2026); Fednot, notaries’ barometer (Q2 2026); IBSA, rental data (H1 2026); Febelfin, average mortgage rates (June 2026). Sales timelines are drawn from anonymised internal Expertissimmo data for the period January to June 2026.
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