🇬🇷 Greece · Housing
Renting and buying property in Greece — typical rents, deposits, contracts, and official tenancy rules.
Housing in Greece is mostly private rentals and purchases through agents; lease agreements are declared electronically to the tax authority (AADE). There is no general state rental portal for newcomers.
- Landlords must declare leases to AADE; tenants should confirm the lease is registered.
- Renting usually requires a deposit, proof of income and a Greek tax number (AFM).
- EU citizens rent freely; non-EU newcomers typically need a residence permit or visa first.
Official authorities
- AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue)
Independent Authority for Public Revenue — lease declaration and tax numbers (AFM).
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Typical rents by city
| Cities | 1-bedroom rent |
|---|---|
| Athens | €500–900/mo (centre); €400–700/mo (outer) |
| Thessaloniki | €450–800/mo (centre); €380–650/mo (outer) |
| Patras | €380–650/mo (centre); €320–520/mo (outer) |
| Heraklion | €450–800/mo (centre); €380–650/mo (outer) |
| Piraeus | €500–850/mo (centre); €420–700/mo (outer) |