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Airbnb prices are not what they used to be, because it has become a real business for many getting loans to buy property and then put them on Airbnb and asking high prices. You must be patient when looking, some good deals sometimes, but very very rare.
It's becoming increasingly harder for solo players to afford expensive apartments in the center of cities.
The good thing is that there will be less competion, as most Casanovas won't be able to adapt to the new reality of Airbnb / Booking.com
The only solution is to increase your budget and adapt if you live the playboy lifestyle. Other solution to pipeline hard, avoid weekdays if possible, they seem to be completely dead for most places, get an Airbnb for Friday -Sunday, then stay somewhere more budget friendly on weekdays.