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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

€458,652

Brussels

€554,495

Median apartment price

Antwerp

€280,280

Brussels

€366,492

Median villa price

Antwerp

€929,113

Brussels

€891,892

Median land price

Antwerp

€345,883

Brussels

€232,008

Price per m²

Antwerp

€3,276/m²

Brussels

€3,961/m²

Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data

Quality of life

Overall score

Antwerp

73/100

Brussels

75/100

Transport

Antwerp

69/100

Brussels

86/100

Schools

Antwerp

82/100

Brussels

74/100

Shops

Antwerp

77/100

Brussels

88/100

Green spaces

Antwerp

57/100

Brussels

51/100

Safety

Antwerp

72/100

Brussels

63/100

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
0.9%
B
2.8%
C
9.3%
D
14.8%
E
19.4%
F
18.5%
G
34.3%

Demographics

Population

Antwerp

530.000

Brussels

185.000

Median income

Antwerp

N/A

Brussels

N/A

Area

Antwerp

204.51 km²

Brussels

32.61 km²

Transactions (12m)

Antwerp

7.957

Brussels

1.768

Verdict

For a family

Antwerp

For an investor

Antwerp

For a student

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Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Antwerp is €458,652 and in Brussels €554,495. For apartments: Antwerp €280,280, Brussels €366,492.
Antwerp has an overall score of 73/100 and Brussels 75/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Antwerp scores 82/100 for schools and 72/100 for safety. Brussels scores 74/100 and 63/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,276 in Antwerp and €3,961 in Brussels.
Antwerp has 7.957 transactions (12 months) and Brussels 1.768. 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)