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Antwerp vs Brussels | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Antwerp and Brussels.

Property prices

Median house price

Antwerp

€385,000

Brussels

€436,750

Median apartment price

Antwerp

€245,000

Brussels

€279,000

Median villa price

Antwerp

€700,000

Brussels

N/A

Price per m²

Antwerp

€2,750/m²

Brussels

€3,120/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Quality of life

Overall score

Antwerp

63/100

Brussels

73/100

Transport

Antwerp

100/100

Brussels

100/100

Schools

Antwerp

40/100

Brussels

76/100

Shops

Antwerp

77/100

Brussels

88/100

Green spaces

Antwerp

57/100

Brussels

51/100

Safety

Antwerp

3/100

Brussels

0/100

Energy performance

Antwerp

A
5.1%
B
6.1%
C
20.4%
D
19.4%
E
19.4%
F
14.3%
G
15.3%

Brussels

A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%

Demographics

Population

Antwerp

544.759

Brussels

196.828

Median income

Antwerp

N/A

Brussels

N/A

Area

Antwerp

204.51 km²

Brussels

32.61 km²

Transactions (12m)

Antwerp

9.602

Brussels

1.912

Verdict

For a family

Brussels

For an investor

Antwerp

For a student

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Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Antwerp is €385,000 and in Brussels €436,750. For apartments: Antwerp €245,000, Brussels €279,000.
Antwerp has an overall score of 63/100 and Brussels 73/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Antwerp scores 40/100 for schools and 3/100 for safety. Brussels scores 76/100 and 0/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,750 in Antwerp and €3,120 in Brussels.
Antwerp has 9.602 transactions (12 months) and Brussels 1.912. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.
See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.
Property prices AntwerpProperty prices Brussels

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)