The student roof In Greece it is on a continuous price rise in orbit, with six major campuses recording impressive raises in rent residential in the last decade as demand exceeds supply.
According to the 2025 Student Housing Observatory of Geoaxis Property & Valuation Services, the first certified real estate company certified, the average increase in the requested leases is 7.3% compared to last year and 110% in the depths of Athens, with Athens leading 147%. The tendency to create private student homes and the increase in cohabitation are emerging as new strategic solutions, while POMIDA proposes a number of practical advice to students and parents to find a roof.
Research confirms that Athens is the city with the highest and Komotini the city with the lowest rental prices of typical, old student apartments. Compared to 10 years ago, the demanded prices rose 110%average, with Athens recording a dramatic increase of 147%.
Specifically in Athens, the price starts at € 4.9 per square meter in 2016 and reaches 12.1 euros per square meter in 2025, with a striking 147% rise in nine years and an increase of 12.6% in the last year.
In Thessaloniki, the price rises from 4.8 euros per square meter to 10.1 euros per square meter, with a total increase of 108% and an annual change of 5.8% from 2024 to 2025.
Patras follows prices from 4.6 euros per square meter in 2016 to 10.5 euros per square meter in 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 128% and 5% in the last year.
In Heraklion, the increase is more balanced: from 4.7 euros per square meter in 2016 to € 9.5 per square meter in 2025, with a total change of 101% and annual 5.2%.
Volos rises from 4.4 euros per square meter to 9 euros per square meter, with corresponding rates of 106% from 2016 and 8.3% between 2024 and 2025.
Finally, Komotini shows the smallest ten -year change, from 5 euros per square meter in 2016 to 8.5 euros per square meter in 2025, with a total of 70% and 6.6% in the last year. The average rent increase for the total of six cities reaches 7.3% from 2024 to 2025 and 110% from 2016 to 2025. The figures do not include public or other expenses.
On the ages, as expected, older student apartments are recorded in Thessaloniki (center) with a median age of 51 years. It follows Athens with a median age of 48 years, Volos and Patras with 40 years and Heraklion Crete with 27 years. Komotini records the younger median age with 21 years. In conclusion, a typical student compartment has an average age of 30 to 45 years.
The largest student apartments are recorded in Thessaloniki with a median surface of 48 sq.m. Following is Komotini with 44 sqm, Volos with 43 sqm, Athens with 42 sq.m. and Patras with 39 sq.m. The smaller median of student apartments were recorded in Heraklion, Crete with 38 sq.m. In conclusion, a typical student compartment has an average surface of 40 to 45 sq.m.
As noted in the study, the student districts, along with data centers and retirement homes, have proven to be the most durable investment real estate in a pan -European context, due to steadily increased demand regardless of the economic cycle. Clearly fewer student apartments are available in the market compared to 2016, as a percentage of real estate about 15-25% have finally entered short-term lease regime. The offer of student apartments is expected to decrease further due to increased tourism. Indicatively, in the Zografou we had an increase in registered real estate on short -term platforms of 17% compared to last year and 30% compared to 2023. The survey also notes that more and more owners are limited apartment furniture to have a competitive advantage.
Estimates for demand
As students begin to choose the subject of their studies based on the University’s headquarters rather than the subject, demand in the future is expected to intensify near major universities and reduce the province. The majority choose to rent as much as possible, while an increase in students who choose to co -operate to divide the costs are recorded. As a result, the largest apartments are gradually lowering lower risk.
In recent years, the efforts of real real estate players have intensified to create homes in private student home standards, as it is now found that with the offering of additional services this form of development can generate more significant revenue.
A new market is being developed around private student halls “All Inclusive”, where its advantages compared to typical student apartments are:
- The price includes all services and accounts (such as cleaning, storage, electricity, water, heating, internet and use of public spaces).
- The standardization of the apartments and the unique choice of accepting the full benefit package greatly facilitates management.
- Providing high security to tenants (card entry system, cameras, guard) is evaluated as the most important advantage.
- The apartments are fully renovated and furnished.
- They are near schools or very close to public transport.
- In some cases, there is the possibility of a flexible lease depending on the period of attendance.
- The rate of increased rent over typical student apartments ranges between 20-40%, depending on the city.
Medium -term voltage – prediction
The continuation of the rise of the lease values of the student apartments due to limited supply is a given, making it a very interesting development in both pan -European and domestic levels. The market research was carried out by gathering data through ads published in newspapers and on the internet for six indicative student cities during June -July 2025. The research was based in search of apartments that arouse students’ interest, namely two or a lot of priests. The following are specified as study areas:
Athens (Zografou, Campus, Goudi, Ilisia) / Thessaloniki (Center) / Patras (Center) / Heraklion (Center) / Volos (Center) / Komotini (Center).
Regarding the selection of study areas, it was the most indicative coverage of six characteristic student cities in Greece with a significant number of students, such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Volos and Komotini. In addition, the aim was to draw conclusions about student cities representing large and different apartments in the country (Attica, Macedonia, Crete, Peloponnese, Thessaly and Thrace).
POMIDA Recommendations to Students and Parents
For yet another year POMIDA gives timeless recommendations to parents and students.
- Don’t panic – you don’t have to hire home from the first moment, nor do the lessons start immediately.
- Don’t look for a home right next to the university – a few stops or roads farther there are many options.
- Organize the search and close the property that suits you immediately.
- Do not accept a rent that exceeds your budget.
- There is no limit to warranty or advances.
- Consider cohabitation for cost reduction and higher allowance.
- Check the house carefully and preferably with daylight.
- Sign a lease document before any payment.
- Avoid the informal “information offices” that seek advances.
- Collaborate only with official real estate agencies, paying after the signature of a lease.
The student residence in Greece is now shaped as a particularly dynamic and durable real estate market, with prices steadily rising and the offer remains limited. Students and their families, as evidenced by expert recommendations, are called upon to move with design, calm and attention, utilizing both classic solutions and new housing options in an environment where demand continues to go far beyond supply.
Source: RES-EIA