Thousands of prospective students and their families are once again focused on finding student accommodation, as soaring rental costs continue to be one of the biggest challenges following the announcement of university admission results.
This year in particular, according to a statement from Chrisi Efkairia (Greece’s leading real estate platform), a sharp surge in demand for smaller apartments has become the dominant trend in the property market, making the search for a studio or one-room flat a genuine challenge. Economic and social factors — including the proliferation of short-term rentals, a shift toward more energy-efficient living, delayed family formation, and rising divorce rates — have completely reshaped the landscape. Combined with an already limited supply, small properties have become a scarce commodity, particularly in major urban centers.
The map of student rental prices in Athens
In the Attica region right now, based on Chrisi Efkairia data, only 1 in 5 available rental properties measures up to 55 sq.m. Looking at the data in more detail, the student rental map for Athens (2026) reveals significant price variations across different neighborhoods.
Chrisi Efkairia presents the average rental cost for small apartments in Athens’ most popular student neighborhoods.
In Zografou, the average price stands at €11.83 per square meter, reflecting a 6.30% annual increase compared to 2025. The indicative rent for a 35 sq.m. studio comes to €420, while a 50 sq.m. one-bedroom apartment costs €590.
In Athens city center, the average price reaches €12.58 per square meter — the highest annual increase among all areas listed, at 7.30%. The indicative rent for a 35 sq.m. studio is €440, while a 50 sq.m. one-bedroom apartment goes for €630.
In Kallithea, the average price stands at €11.53 per square meter, with a 5.70% annual increase. The indicative rent for a 35 sq.m. studio is €400, while a 50 sq.m. one-bedroom apartment costs €570.
In Egaleo, the average price is €10.90 per square meter, with a 6.90% annual increase. The indicative rent for a 35 sq.m. studio comes to €380, while a 50 sq.m. one-bedroom apartment is €540.
Finally, in Piraeus, the average price reaches €11.40 per square meter — recording the smallest annual increase among the areas listed, at just 2.40%. The indicative rent for a 35 sq.m. studio is €400, while a 50 sq.m. one-bedroom apartment costs €570.
For property availability and prices across Greece, interested parties can visit: https://www.xe.gr/property/times-akiniton
