Greece student housing rental prices rise 5.3%

Data from Spitogatos Insights indicates that average requested prices for student housing in Greece rose by 5.3% in August 2026 compared to August 2025.

In Athens, the highest rental prices per square meter were recorded in Kolonaki-Lycabettus at 17.0 €/sqm, followed by Koukaki-Makrygianni at 16.1 €/sqm. The city center saw an annual price increase of 11.7%, while Zografou and Kypseli experienced rises of 9.1% and 8.6% respectively. More affordable areas include Nikaia and Patision-Acharnon.

In Thessaloniki, the highest prices were found in the city center at 12.9 €/sqm, followed by the 40 Ekklisies-Evangelistria area at 12.0 €/sqm. Significant annual increases were noted in Evosmos (+7.6%) and Ano Poli (+7.5%), even though areas like Stavroupoli remain among the more economical options.