Athens average 1-bed rent: €750/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% Athens rents up sharply as supply lags Golden Visa rules shift demand Koukaki and Pangrati lead growth Deposits are usually 2 months' rent. Leases run at least 3 years by law, even if a shorter term is written. Athens average 1-bed rent: €750/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6.5% Athens rents up sharply as supply lags Golden Visa rules shift demand Koukaki and Pangrati lead growth Deposits are usually 2 months' rent. Leases run at least 3 years by law, even if a shorter term is written.

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Athens Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Athens. The typical one-bedroom rent is €750 per month, up 6.5% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Kolonaki	€1,100	€1,700	+5.8%
Koukaki	€850	€1,250	+7.2%
Pangrati	€800	€1,200	+6.9%
Kypseli	€600	€900	+7.5%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Athens

€15 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Kolonaki: €22 / m²
Koukaki: €17 / m²
Pangrati: €16 / m²
Kypseli: €12 / m²

Deposit laws in Athens

Deposits are usually 2 months' rent.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Athens

Deposits are usually 2 months' rent.
Leases run at least 3 years by law, even if a shorter term is written.
Rent increases must be agreed in the lease; check indexation clauses.
The lease must be filed with the tax authority (AADE).

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