"I felt like a fish out of water in that place," said a 22-year-old French student when our staff member asked him why he wanted to move out of his current place in Athens.

The apartment is fine.

But my flatmates. How should I put it delicately…

Let's just say they're in much different stage of their lives to enjoy the same things as I do".

Renting a room in a shared apartment has been a preferred housing option for many Erasmus students in Athens.

And after renting our rooms to thousands of Erasmus students in the past ten years... we created a simple checklist with the seven most essential things for renting your ideal place in Athens.

In conclusion:

Don't shy away from asking questions! Better safe than sorry. Know as much as you can about your rental, flatmates, building rules, and enjoy a fun, pleasant stay.

Got any questions?

We are here to help! Get in touch with our team and find out what we have available for Erasmus students now.

We're looking forward to hosting you in Athens!