August—the month when many Greeks begin their summer holidays—is also the peak season for students across Greece to search for housing, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki. With demand for student accommodation surging, Spitogatos Insights tracked the latest trends in average asking rents (AAR) for student apartments in Attica—revealing persistently high prices per square meter.
National and Regional Trends
Nationwide, average asking rents for student housing rose by 5.3% in Q2 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. That’s a slight slowdown from last year’s 5.9% annual increase—suggesting some stabilization in rent growth across the country.
In central Athens, student rents climbed 6.6% year-on-year in Q2 2026—down from 7.1% in the same quarter last year. The current AAR in the Municipality of Athens stands at €13.30 per square meter.
Southern suburbs recorded a slightly higher AAR of €13.70/m²—a 5.5% annual rise—while northern suburbs saw only a modest 1.5% increase, reaching €15.50/m². In contrast, western suburbs registered €11.50/m² after a 6.7% annual jump.
The Piraeus municipality and its suburbs posted increases of 5% and 5.4%, respectively, bringing their AARs to €12.60/m² and €11.00/m².
Hottest—and Most Affordable—Student Neighborhoods
When zooming into specific neighborhoods, the highest average rents are concentrated in central and upscale areas: Kolonaki–Lycabettus leads at €16.70/m², followed by central Athens at €16.40/m² and Koukaki–Makrygianni at €15.60/m².
More affordable options include Nikaia (€10.50/m²), Kypseli (€11.80/m²), and the Patission–Acharnon Avenue corridor (€11.90/m²).
Supply Distribution
Supply remains heavily skewed toward the city center: nearly half (46.5%) of all available student apartments in Attica are located in central Athens as of Q2 2026. Southern suburbs follow with 28.0%, while northern and western suburbs account for significantly smaller shares.
Overall, the student rental market in Athens continues its upward trajectory—but not uniformly. While central districts show strong growth, some traditionally expensive areas—including Mets–Kallimarmaro—have seen price corrections compared to last year, pointing to a more nuanced and localized market dynamic.