Areas with High Volatility
Among the areas with the most significant price increases is Stadio, where the average asking rent increased by 10.3% in one week, reaching €1,737/month, with a simultaneous increase in size and €/sq.m.
At the top of the list is the Municipality Community of Rethymno, with a volatility index of 31.0 and a total of 62 active listings. The picture is mixed: the average rental index drops to €527 per month (-9.6%), while the average price per square meter rises to €12/sq.m. (+6.1%), indicating continued demand for smaller but higher-quality apartments. Meanwhile, listings increase by 47.6%, with 28 new entries and only 8 removals, suggesting a market in a maturation phase but with room for negotiation for tenants.
The Makrygianni neighborhood in Athens also shows strong activity, with 264 listings and an increase in average rent to €1,103 (+5.5%), while the median price is €882 (+3.8%). Although total listings decrease slightly (-1.5%), the rate of new and removed listings (48 new, 52 removals) indicates a mature market for short-term and medium-term rentals, where good properties sell quickly.
Markets with Low Volatility but High Activity
In large urban zones, such as the communities of Patras, low to moderate volatility is recorded, but with very high volume of listings. The C Community of Patras with 568 listings and the D Community with 3,916 listings show relatively stable average prices around €400–€480, with small fluctuations in €/sq.m. and property sizes. For investors, this means mature markets with potentially stable returns, where choosing the right property (not just the "hot" area) makes the difference.
Similarly, areas such as Agia Triada, Martiou, and Alimos show low volatility indices, a slight upward trend in prices, and high activity in new and removed listings. These areas function more as stability hubs of the rental market, where demand remains strong and investors can aim for long-term income with relatively predictable returns.
How Renters and Investors Should Read These Data
For tenants, areas with declining average prices but increasing price per square meter, such as Rethymno, indicate markets where smaller, well-renovated apartments become more affordable compared to larger homes. Conversely, zones like Makrygianni or Stadio, where the average salary increases significantly, function more as premium areas and require a larger budget.
For landlords and investors, weekly volatility is a useful indicator of when it is worth adjusting rent or posting a new listing. Areas with high activity and low volatility can offer stable income, while markets with sharp price fluctuations may hide opportunities for those who move quickly and monitor the data closely.
If you want to see detailed data on the 15 most unstable areas for rents, including prices, €/sq.m., size, and listing activity per week, you can use the full dashboards and data of Spitigkonzalez on the website.
