Housing in Kyiv has risen in price by a quarter: what will happen to prices in 2026

Apartment prices in Kyiv continue to grow, with the secondary market showing particularly strong dynamics even in the face of military risks. Over the year, the cost per square meter has increased by almost a quarter in both hryvnia and dollars. Find out more about how prices have changed in different districts of the capital and what it means for buyers and tenants

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The residential real estate market in Kyiv is entering 2026 with a noticeable rise in prices, especially in the secondary market. Despite the challenging security situation, periodic blackouts and general economic instability, demand for ready-made housing is not only maintained but also growing. This directly affects prices, which are rising both in the national currency and in US dollars.

The latest statistics from M2bomber show that the average cost per square meter in the secondary market in the capital has increased by almost 25% over the year, and the rate of price increase has only accelerated in the past few months. For buyers, this means a decrease in the availability of housing, and for owners, an increase in the potential value of assets. In this article, we will analyze where apartments have risen in price the most, how prices have changed in short periods, and what this means for the market as a whole.

In the previous article, we compared prices for one-bedroom apartments in different cities of Ukraine.

Price dynamics in the secondary market of Kyiv for a year, six months and a month

The secondary market in the capital demonstrates a steady and accelerated growth of prices in two currencies at once - in hryvnia and US dollars. The recorded dynamics show that the rise in prices is not only annualized, but also noticeable even over short periods of time, which is atypical for a “slow” housing market. According to market analysts, the average price of a square meter in the secondary market has already reached UAH 76,490 or USD 1,774 per square meter as of early February. USD per m².

How prices have changed over different periods:

1. For 12 months:

- in UAH: from UAH 61,160 to UAH 76,490 per sq m (≈ +25%);

- in dollars: from USD 1,467 to USD 1,774 per sq m (≈ +20.9%)

2. Over 6 months:

- in UAH: increase by about 21.9%;

- in dollars: about +17.9%.

3. Over the last month:

- in hryvnia: about +6.6%;

- in dollars: over +5%.

These rates mean that buyers are facing price increases faster than they can adapt their budgets, and owners are facing the possibility of selling at a higher price even in the short term. It is also important that the growth is occurring in parallel in hryvnia and dollars: this indicates not only the currency factor, but also a real increase in demand for ready-made housing in Kyiv.

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How much does a square meter cost in different districts of the capital?

The cost of housing on the secondary market in Kyiv varies significantly depending on the district. Traditionally, central locations and areas with developed infrastructure remain the most expensive, while prices on the outskirts are significantly lower. The current average price in the city is UAH 76,490/m² (≈ USD 1,774), but there is a significant variation between districts.

Average prices on the secondary market by Kyiv district:

- Pecherskyi - 112,682 UAH/m²

- Podilskyi - 99 299 UAH/m²

- Obolonskyi - 90,288 UAH/m²

- Shevchenkivskyi - 82,723 UAH/m²

- Solomenskyi - 82 168 UAH/m²

- Holosiivskyi - 72 645 UAH/m²

- Dniprovskyi - 68 979 UAH/m²

- Darnytskyi - 63 973 UAH/m²

- Desnianskyi - 52 410 UAH/m²

- Sviatoshynskyi - 48 278 UAH/m²

The difference between the most expensive and the most affordable neighborhoods reaches more than two times the gap. This means that the purchase budget within the same city can vary significantly depending on the location, even with a similar area and condition of the apartment. For buyers, this creates room for compromises between price, transport accessibility, and infrastructure, and for sellers in central areas, it creates an additional price premium for the location.

Average prices for new buildings and rents for comparison

To better understand how rapid the growth is in the secondary market, it is worth looking at the overall price picture in Kyiv. Data shows that finished housing is already significantly more expensive per square meter in new buildings, and rents also remain high. This puts additional pressure on buyers who are weighing between buying an apartment and renting one for the long term.

As of the beginning of February, the average figures are as follows:

1. New buildings - about USD 1,349. USD per m²

2. Secondary market - an average of USD 1,774 per m². US dollars per m²

3. Rent of a one-bedroom apartment - approximately UAH 24,000 per month

This gap between the primary and secondary markets is explained by the fact that buyers are increasingly choosing apartments that they can move into immediately, without the risk of construction delays and additional repair costs. At the same time, high rental prices are pushing some people to consider buying a home as an alternative to long-term monthly expenses. As a result, the demand for ready-made apartments remains high, which supports the growth of prices in the secondary market.

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What does the price increase mean for buyers and the market in general?

The rapid rise in the price of secondary housing in Kyiv indicates that demand for ready-made apartments remains high even in the face of military risks and general economic instability. The rise in prices in both hryvnia and dollars shows that it is not just currency fluctuations, but a real rise in the price of the asset. For the market, this means a gradual decrease in the affordability of housing for some buyers and increased competition for liquid properties in popular areas.

For those planning to buy, the current dynamics mean that postponing a decision may result in additional costs in a few months. At the same time, sellers are enjoying more favorable conditions for transactions, especially in the areas with the highest demand. The market is gradually entering a phase where the price increasingly depends not only on the condition of the apartment, but also on the location, transport accessibility and readiness of the property for immediate occupancy.

As a result, the situation on the secondary market in Kyiv shows a clear upward trend in prices, which is shaping new rules of the game for both buyers and property owners. In the future, the security situation in the capital, income levels and availability of mortgage programs will remain the key factors influencing prices.

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