Living in Athens: How to Find the Perfect Roommate and Beat High Rents

The "500 Euro" Reality Check If you have tried searching for an apartment in Athens lately, you know the shock. The days of finding a renovated studio in Koukaki or Pagrati for €350 are gone. In 2026, the new normal for a decent solo apartment starts at €500—often without bills included. For students and young professionals, the math is brutal: spending 60% of your income on rent leaves nothing for actually living in this beautiful city.

The Solution? Don’t Downsize. Share. The knee-jerk reaction to expensive rent in Athens is usually to find a smaller, worse apartment further from the center. Don't do that. The smart hack is Flatsharing (Syngkatoikisi). By splitting a €800 two-bedroom apartment, you pay €400. But the real savings are in the hidden costs: shared internet, shared electricity, and shared building fees (koinochrista). You upgrade your lifestyle while downgrading your expenses.

How to Find "The One" (Without the Drama) We’ve all heard the horror stories: roommates who steal food, refuse to clean, or party on Tuesday nights. The old way of finding a roommate—random Facebook posts or flyers—is a gamble. This is where StayDuo changes the game.

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• How do you handle guests? Our Lifestyle Matching feature connects you with people who live like you do. Because saving money shouldn't mean sacrificing your peace and quiet.

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Conclusion Living in Athens should be an adventure, not a financial burden. Don't let high rents push you out of the city center. Download StayDuo, claim your free Premium, and start living smarter today.

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