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EU Rents Surge 3.1% Amid Affordability Crisis

4/15/2026

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  • In 2025, rents in the European Union rose by 3.1%, signaling mounting affordability pressures.
  • Croatia (17.6%), Greece (10%), and Hungary (9.8%) posted double-digit increases, while Finland (1%) and Luxembourg (1.6%) posted lower rises.
  • Turkey saw rent inflation of 77.6% due to high inflation and ineffective rent controls.
  • Demand outpaces supply as high mortgage rates push first-time buyers into renting.
  • The rental market remains tight.