The capital's rental market is showing relative stability. Despite the spring revival, housing prices in Kyiv are not showing a sharp increase, and in some segments they have even decreased slightly compared to the peak periods of last year. The main selection criteria for tenants remain the autonomy of housing and the security situation.
Price dynamics: 1-room apartments have "sagged"
As of the end of March 2026, the average rental cost 1-room apartment is 16 500 UAH. For comparison: in August 2025, this figure reached 20,000 UAH. Thus, in half a year the price decreased by almost 4,000 UAH.
Of 2-room apartments, the situation is as follows:
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Average offer price: 25 000 UAH
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Median price (most common value of real transactions): 20 700 UAH
Housing completion speed
Demand is gradually increasing. If in January 2026 it took an average of about 10 days, then in March this period was reduced to 8 daysThis indicates an increase in internal migration and the return of people to the capital with the beginning of the spring season.
Rental costs by district (March 2026)
The price map of Kyiv traditionally demonstrates a significant gap between the center and the outskirts:
| Area | 1-room (average price) | 2-room (average price) |
| Pechersky | 37 600 UAH | 48 700 UAH |
| Shevchenkivskyi | 27 000 UAH | 35 400 UAH |
| Holosiivskyi / Podilskyi | 20 000 UAH | 25 000 – 28 000 UAH |
| Obolonsky / Solomyansky | 15 000 UAH | 20 000 UAH |
| Dniprovsky / Darnytsky | 15 000 UAH | 18 000 – 19 000 UAH |
| Desnyanskyi | 9 500 UAH | 13 000 – 14 000 UAH |
Key influencing factors in 2026
The market remains fragmented. The value and attractiveness of properties today are influenced not only by location, but also by additional factors:
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Autonomy: The presence of generators, uninterrupted internet, and gas stoves in the house adds 10-15% to the rental cost.
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Repair status: Due to the shortage of qualified craftsmen and the rising cost of materials, apartments with high-quality new renovations are becoming scarce. The cost of housing renovation sometimes becomes commensurate with the market price of the property itself.
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Primary market: Supply in new buildings is limited due to the low rate of construction completion, which keeps prices for ready-to-move-in apartments high.
According to the infographic LUN.
