Portuguese Phrase
Quanto custa o aluguel por mês?
Meaning
This question asks for the monthly price of a rental property. It is a direct, polite way to inquire about the cost of renting a house, apartment, or room.
When to use
Use it when you are looking at listings, speaking with a landlord, or negotiating a lease. It works in both formal and informal contexts, but you can add 'por favor' for extra politeness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocustaoaluguelpormês?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much' used to ask about price or quantity.
custa
Third‑person singular of the verb 'custar' (to cost). It agrees with the subject 'o aluguel'.
o aluguel
Definite article + noun; 'aluguel' means 'rent' (the payment for a property).
por mês
Prepositional phrase indicating frequency, literally 'per month'.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa o aluguel por mês?
How much does the rent cost per month?
O aluguel é R$ 1.200,00 por mês.
The rent is R$ 1,200 per month.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto custam o aluguel por mês?
Do not use 'custa' with a plural subject; the subject is singular 'o aluguel'.
Quanto custa o aluguel por o mês?
Avoid saying 'por o mês' – the article is not needed after the preposition 'por'.
Quanto custa o alugado por mês?
Do not confuse 'aluguel' (rent) with 'alugado' (rented).
↔Alternatives
Qual é o valor do aluguel mensal?
What is the monthly rent amount?
Quanto devo pagar de aluguel todo mês?
How much do I have to pay for rent each month?
Qual o preço do aluguel por mês?
What is the price of the rent per month?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, rental prices are usually quoted in Brazilian reais (R$) and often include additional costs such as condomínio (condominium fee) and IPTU (property tax). When negotiating, it’s common to ask about these extra fees separately: 'O que está incluído no aluguel?' (What is included in the rent?). Also, landlords may expect a security deposit equal to one or two months' rent.