Renters across Attica faced steep housing costs in 2025, as rising rents made affordable homes increasingly difficult to find.
A review of property listings showed that apartments of around 70 square metres rarely rented for less than €700 per month, while monthly rents in some neighbourhoods exceeded €1,100.
A recent diaNEOsis study on Greece’s housing crisis reported that renters carried the heaviest financial burden. The study found that six in ten tenant households spent more than 40% of their income on housing, far higher than homeowners, including those still paying off mortgages.
The Bank of Greece warned that the housing problem continued to worsen as property prices, taxes, and operating costs kept rising.
Data from property platform Spitogatos showed that Vouliagmeni remained Attica’s most expensive area for renting, with an average asking price of €20.4 per square metre.
Other high-cost districts included Kolonaki–Lycabettus, Voula, Filothei, Palaio Psychiko, and Glyfada.
At the other end of the market, Spitogatos data showed the most affordable rental areas in Attica for 2025 included Stamata and Agios Stefanos in the northern suburbs, Perama near Piraeus, and Kamatero and Acharnes in western Athens.
Renters increasingly favoured renovated, energy-efficient homes with modern design and functional upgrades. Renovation mattered to 82% of tenants, while quality windows and natural gas heating remained key considerations. Interest in smart home features remained limited.
Access to public transport ranked as a top priority for 94% of renters.
In Thessaloniki, tenants mostly sought bright and airy homes, with many also valuing views or outdoor space. Quiet neighbourhoods and storage space played a smaller role in decision-making.
Preferences over furnishing varied. Half of renters preferred unfurnished homes, while others remained open to furnished properties or expressed no preference. Demand for natural gas heating in Thessaloniki remained universal.
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