Long term rentals Paphos: help finding and checking a rental
We shortlist homes in Paphos through a licensed estate agent, check the rental terms and handle the deposit and utilities.
For a long term rent in Paphos, water comes from EOA Pafou at 11 Charalambou Mouskou St, which supplies Paphos, Geroskipou and Peyia municipalities among others, and electricity from the EAC Supply centres in Paphos and Polis Chrysochous. We check the lease and the inventory before you pay a deposit, then move both accounts into your name.
Renting in Paphos now
Paphos average rents were €500-550 a month for a one-bedroom and €700-800 for a two-bedroom flat in July 2026, the lowest one-bedroom figure of the four main cities. Long-term listings are dominated by three-bedroom houses and villas in the villages, where INDEX.cy 12-month median asking rents were €2,950-3,500 in Emba-Tala, Peyia, Chloraka and Geroskipou; one-bedroom flats are rarely listed. Leases are usually for one year with a deposit of one to two months' rent.
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.
Areas people choose in Paphos
| Area | Suits | Why | 1-bed, median asking | 3-bed, median asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kato Paphos | retirees, couples | Harbour and tourist area by the sea, next to the Paphos archaeological park. Few long-term listings. | — | — |
| Upper town (Universal, Moutallos, centre) | families, professionals | The town above the harbour with shops and services; The International School of Paphos is listed at Anavargos and Aspire on Tombs of the Kings Avenue. | €1,075 | €2,000 |
| Chloraka | retirees, families | Coastal village just north of the town, with sea-view houses and complexes. | — | €3,500 |
| Peyia and Coral Bay | retirees, families | Hillside municipality above Coral Bay beach with villas; The Learning Centre (TLC) school is in Peyia. | — | €3,250 |
| Geroskipou | families | Municipality east of the town on the road to the airport, with newer housing. | — | €3,500 |
| Emba and Tala | retirees, families wanting a house | Hillside villages north of the town with houses and villas; a car is needed. | — | €2,950 |
| Kissonerga | retirees | Coastal village north of Chloraka with villas; very few current long-term listings. | — | — |
Living in Paphos: schools, commute and everyday life.
Offices you may deal with in Paphos
| Office | Address | Contact | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOA Pafou (Paphos District Local Government Organisation) – head office | 11 Charalambou Mouskou St, corner of Korytsas, 8010 Paphos (PO Box 60474, 8103 Paphos) | 26 81 82 02; faults 7777 7343 (24h), web@eoap.org.cy | Head office 07:30–15:00; customer service centres in Paphos, Peyia and Polis Chrysochous 08:00–13:00 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Paphos | 87 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave, 8021 Paphos | 26 20 60 00, supplypafos@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Polis Chrysochous | 6 Makarios Ave, 8820 Polis Chrysochous | 26 32 32 14 / 26 32 32 15, supplypafos@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| Citizen Service Centre (KEP) Paphos | 62 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave, 8021 Paphos | 22 30 91 00 (island-wide), keppafos@papd.mof.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
| Citizen Service Centre (KEP) Polis Chrysochous | 1 Evagora Pallikaridi St, 8820 Polis Chrysochous | 22 30 91 00 (island-wide), keppolis@papd.mof.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
How it works
- 11 day
Brief
Area, budget, move-in date and schools nearby.
- 21–3 weeks
Viewings
In person or by video; a licensed estate agent shortlists flats that fit the brief and asks the year the building was finished.
- 33–5 days
Contract check
Before you sign, an advocate can check the length, notice, deposit and rent increases. Buildings finished after 31 December 1999 are outside the Rent Control Law, so the contract alone sets these terms.
- 41 week
Sign and connect utilities
Sign the contract and connect electricity and water. A lease signed from 1 January 2026 needs no stamp duty.
The same process across Cyprus: Long-term rentals.
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Questions
How much is rent in Paphos?
In July 2026 the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council put average Paphos rents at €500-550 a month for a one-bedroom and €700-800 for a two-bedroom. Asking rents on new or furnished homes are higher.
Is it easier to rent a flat or a house in Paphos?
A house. Most long-term listings on INDEX.cy are three-bedroom houses and villas in villages, with 12-month median asking rents of €2,950 in Emba-Tala, €3,250 in Peyia and €3,500 in Chloraka and Geroskipou. One-bedroom flats are rarely listed, so a search for one can take longer.
What contract terms are usual?
Usually a one-year contract, a deposit of one to two months' rent and one to two months' notice. A licensed estate agent checks the landlord and whether pets are allowed if you need that, and an advocate can check the contract.
Sources
- Cyprus Mail (23 Jul 2026): average rents by city, quoting the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Flats for rent in Cyprus, 2026 guide (16 Jun 2026), asking-rent ranges by district, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Renting property in Cyprus, 2026 tenant's guide (13 Jun 2026), deposits, notice, Famagusta holiday lets, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy Insights: 12-month median asking rents by area (only where at least 10 listings), data to 15 October 2026, checked 23 October 2026
- CyLaw: Rent Control Law 23/1983 (consolidated text), checked 22 October 2026
- KPMG: repeal of Cyprus stamp duty laws from 1 January 2026, checked 22 October 2026
- Stamp Duty (Repeal) Law 239(I)/2025, Official Gazette 31 December 2025 (cylaw.org)
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