Rising Rents in Greece Hit Students as University Admissions Near

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As university admission results near, students are confronting soaring rents, particularly in tourist hotspots.

According to Spitogatos real estate data, the average rent for student accommodation in Attica is €10.80 per square metre per month.

In Athens, the most affordable areas include Nikaia, Kypseli, and Patission and Acharnon streets, while Kolonaki, Lycabettus, Koukaki, and Makriyianni boast the highest rents. A studio in Nikaia costs around €400, and a small apartment in Zografou averages €516. Central Athens and Mets have experienced significant rent increases.

In Thessaloniki, rents are just under €10 per square metre, with Evosmos and Stavroupoli being the most budget-friendly areas. Conversely, Lamia and Agrinio offer the lowest rents, while Corfu and Rethymno have the highest. Trikala and Halkida in Evia have seen the most substantial price hikes.