Over the past year, median prices for one-room apartments have shown an increase in almost all regional centers of Ukraine. According to current analytical data of the real estate market as of 2026, the largest increase in the cost of square meters was recorded in the western and central regions of the country. At the same time, the price range remains extremely wide: from a minimum of 12 thousand dollars in frontline zones to more than 78 thousand dollars in the most expensive locations.
Growth Leaders and Most Expensive Cities
The most expensive purchase of one-room housing today remains in Uzhhorod, where the median price has reached 78.3 thousand dollars. Traditionally high figures are also demonstrated by the capital: Kyiv ranks third in the national ranking with an indicator of 75 thousand dollars. The leader in terms of annual price growth was Khmelnytskyi, where housing went up in price immediately by 20% (to 44.7 thousand dollars). A significant increase in prices was also noted in Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Sumy and other cities of Western and Central Ukraine.
Contradictory Data
Analyzing market dynamics, experts note significant regional disparities. While most regional centers record steady price growth of 4-13%, in Rivne and Kherson analysts record a decrease in the cost of one-room apartments. In particular, Kherson showed the sharpest drop — by 14% over the year, dropping to a median mark of 12 thousand dollars. Discrepancies in expert assessments also concern the impact of the security factor: some analysts attribute low prices in the east and south solely to the proximity to the frontline, while other experts point to a general decline in purchasing power and a shortage of liquid construction objects in these regions.
Pricing Factors and Frontline Regions
In the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine, the situation on the real estate market differs significantly from the western regions. In cities such as Zaporizhzhia, the minimum price increase was only 2%, and the median cost was recorded at the level of 16 thousand dollars. The main triggers of pricing policy remain the structure of current supply and demand, as well as the level of security. Experts predict the further retention of high interest in the western region and the primary market of finished housing in safe areas.
