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Long-term apartment rentals in Athens
Compare 11 sites for Athens, Greece: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in Athens
Athens has plenty of apartments in mid-century blocks, many with balconies and some with Acropolis views. The Metro links the centre with Piraeus port and the airport.
Areas to look at
- Plaka and Monastiraki: under the Acropolis, busy with visitors
- Koukaki: residential, walkable to the sights
- Kolonaki: upmarket, cafés and boutiques
- Exarchia: alternative, students, cheaper
Local rules
Short-term rentals in Greece must be registered and show a property registration number (AMA) in the listing.
- Short-term rentals must be entered in the AADE Short-Term Accommodation Property Registry, and the registry number (AMA) must be shown when the property is advertised. (source, 2025-07)
- New properties could not be added to the short-term rental registry in central Athens during 2025, and the government said the freeze would stay in place until at least the end of 2026. (source, 2025-07)
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xe.gr Property
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Spiti24
Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site
HousingAnywhere
Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.
- Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site
Spotahome
Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.
Booked and paid on Spotahome: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Spotahome's terms
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
Offer from Flatio · you'll book on their site
Flatio
Furnished flats for stays from a couple of weeks to several months, often with a low or no deposit.
Booked and paid on Flatio: their prices, terms and guest protection apply.
Athens apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Athens?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere, Spotahome and Flatio. Local portals people in Greece use include Spitogatos, xe.gr Property and Spiti24.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Athens for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere, Spotahome and Flatio specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Athens.
Are short-term rentals regulated in Athens?
Short-term rentals in Greece must be registered and show a property registration number (AMA) in the listing.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.