OUR SELECTION
Oabitat is a German–French real estate agency in Rio de Janeiro. We work with international buyers, sellers and landlords on luxury homes across Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana and the wider Zona Sul — browse current listings, read the market, and speak to an agent who lives here.
What are you looking for
Six ways into our luxury real estate inventory. Each one opens a curated selection rather than a raw search result.
ApartmentsFrom compact Zona Sul flats to full-floor residences a block from the sand.View apartments
PenthousesCoberturas with private terraces, pools and the ocean in front of them.View penthouses
Villas & MansionsGated houses in Gávea, São Conrado and Joá, with gardens and hillside views.View villas
Ocean ViewsBeachfront and sea-view homes on Vieira Souto, Delfim Moreira and Atlântica.View ocean views
PoolsideBuildings and houses with a pool — rarer in Rio than buyers expect.View poolside homes
New DevelopmentOff-plan and newly delivered buildings, several with hotel-style services.View new developments
Rio’s prime locations
In Rio the address decides the price, the rental yield and the day-to-day. These six carry most of the international demand.
IpanemaTrendy, elegant and international. Design, walkability and value in one postcode — home to Rio’s most stylish apartments and penthouses.Ipanema guide
LeblonExclusive and private.Leblon guide
CopacabanaBeachfront living, ocean views.Copacabana guide
UrcaCalm streets, sea views, Sugarloaf.Urca guide
GáveaGreen, central, gardens and views.Gávea guide
JoáHillside privacy, Atlantic views.Joá guide
Ready-made searches
Three searches across the whole portfolio, priced in Brazilian reais.
Market snapshot
Rio de Janeiro’s residential market has stayed resilient, with prices continuing to rise despite higher interest rates. Average residential prices in the city rose 4.0% over the twelve months to April 2026 according to the FipeZAP Residential Sales Index — and several prime neighbourhoods comfortably outperformed that city average.
| Neighbourhood | Price per m² | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Leblon | R$ 26,446 | +6.6% |
| Ipanema | R$ 25,819 | +6.7% |
| Copacabana | R$ 13,079 | +6.6% |
Source: FipeZAP Residential Sales Index, April 2026.
Limited land, strict zoning and steady domestic and international demand keep pressure under prices in the South Zone. It is why location, more than any other single factor, decides how a Rio purchase performs. For the full breakdown by neighbourhood, see our price per square metre guide, and for the legal and tax side of buying as a foreigner, the legal & tax guide.
Who you are dealing with
Oabitat is a German–French real estate agency based in Rio de Janeiro, built to serve international clients with the professionalism and structure they expect at home. Five years in this market supporting foreign buyers, sellers and landlords who want clarity when navigating Rio’s property landscape.
We work with multinational companies, relocation agencies, consulates and embassies, and alongside legal advisors, tax specialists, architects and property managers — so the service runs end to end, from first viewing to closing and beyond.
Institutions and companies we work with
How we work
We make the process simple and efficient, while helping you achieve the best possible return — valuation, photography, listing and negotiation handled end to end.
SELL NOWOur strong track record of fast sales has earned consistent praise and numerous five-star reviews. We shortlist, arrange viewings and guide you through closing.
BUY NOWFor owners who are not in Brazil year-round: letting and tenant management, bill payment, maintenance and works oversight — plus regular on-site inspections with a photo report, so you always know the condition of your property.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTKnowledge Base
The parts of a Rio purchase that agents usually leave out — taxes, condominium costs, contracts, and what each neighbourhood is actually like to live in.
Tell us your budget, your preferred neighbourhoods and what the property is for. Our real estate agents in Rio de Janeiro will come back with a shortlist of luxury homes — and an honest view of what it will cost to own.
Book a ConsultationPrice figures are drawn from the FipeZAP Residential Sales Index (April 2026) and are city and neighbourhood averages, not valuations of any individual property. Market data changes; this page is reviewed periodically. Nothing here is legal, tax or investment advice — please take professional advice before committing to a purchase.
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