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title: "Primary Housing Market in Ukraine: Where the Square Meter Rose by 8% and Where It Dropped"
description: "Over half a year, the median price per square meter in the primary market has grown in most Ukrainian cities: in Vinnytsia and Kropyvnytskyi by 8%, in Rivne by 7%. In Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia, new buildings have conversely become cheaper."
date: 2026-11-10T14:31:46.019Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/primary-housing-market-ukraine-prices-2026
tags: [ukraine, real-estate, housing-market, property-prices, primary-market]
author: "Darya Fomina"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Primary Housing Market in Ukraine: Where the Square Meter Rose by 8% and Where It Dropped

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## Key Points

- The median price per square meter in the primary market has grown in most Ukrainian cities over the past half-year
- The highest growth is in Vinnytsia and Kropyvnytskyi (+8%), Rivne (+7%); a decline was recorded in Kharkiv (-5%), Sumy (-3%), and Zaporizhzhia (-2%)
- The most expensive square meter is in Lviv ($1,550), the cheapest is in Zaporizhzhia ($530)
- The number of residential complexes for sale grew in Uzhhorod, Lutsk, and Vinnytsia, and decreased in Sumy, Rivne, and Zhytomyr

Over the past six months, the median starting price per square meter in the primary housing market has increased in most Ukrainian cities. According to data from the LUN analytical service published by RBC-Ukraine, the highest price growth was recorded in Cherkasy and Ternopil, while in a number of southern and eastern cities, new buildings have conversely dropped in price. The price gap between regions remains significant: ranging from $530 per square meter in Zaporizhzhia to $1,550 in Lviv.

### Where New Buildings Rose in Price the Most

Among cities with sufficient data volume, the most noticeable increase in the median starting price per square meter was recorded in Vinnytsia and Kropyvnytskyi — in both cases, the figure grew by 8%. In Vinnytsia, a square meter in the primary market now costs $1,200, and in Kropyvnytskyi — $1,030. In Rivne, the increase was 7%, bringing the price to $1,120 per square meter. Thus, the trend toward rising primary housing prices continues and accelerates in the central and western regions of the country.

### Anomaly in the South and East: Three Cities with Price Drops

At the same time, the median cost per square meter in the primary market decreased in three cities. In Kharkiv, the price dropped by 5%, falling to $620 per square meter. In Sumy, the decline was 3%, down to $570, and in Zaporizhzhia — 2%, down to $530. In Dnipro, the price remained unchanged over the half-year, holding at $1,100 per square meter. Experts attribute this dynamic to local oversupply and declining consumer demand in regions affected by hostilities.

### Leaders in Cost: From Lviv to Zaporizhzhia

The highest median starting price per square meter among cities with a sufficient database was recorded in Lviv at $1,550. Kyiv takes second place with $1,440. The top 5 most expensive cities also include Uzhhorod ($1,220), Vinnytsia and Chernivtsi ($1,200 each), and Odesa ($1,190). At the opposite end of the scale are Zaporizhzhia ($530), Sumy ($570), and Kharkiv ($620), where the square meter in the primary market remains the most affordable in the country.

### How Much the Cheapest Apartment Costs and Where There Are the Most

According to LUN, the median price of the cheapest apartment in the primary market is highest in Lviv at 3.3 million hryvnias. In Kyiv, this figure is 3.1 million hryvnias, and in Vinnytsia — 2.5 million hryvnias. The most affordable options are offered in Zaporizhzhia, where the median price of a minimal apartment is 1.1 million hryvnias. In Sumy and Mykolaiv, the figure is 1.2 million hryvnias each, and in Kharkiv — 1.3 million hryvnias. As for the volume of supply, the largest number of residential complexes with apartments for sale is in Kyiv with 168 objects. In Lviv, there are 148 such complexes, and in Odesa — 70. Over the past half-year, the supply of residential complexes grew in Uzhhorod by 16% (to 44 complexes), in Lutsk by 14% (to 16), and in Vinnytsia by 12% (to 29). Simultaneously, in Sumy, the number of complexes decreased by 17% (to 5), in Rivne by 16% (to 21), and in Zhytomyr by 14% (to 19).

### Context: Secondary Market and Rent Are Also Rising

The trend toward rising housing prices is not limited to the primary market. According to available data, houses on the secondary market have risen in price over the year in almost all regions of Ukraine, with the largest price jump — 38% — recorded in Vinnytsia and Ternopil regions. In the rental market, dynamics also remain upward: in Kyiv region, the cost of renting houses has grown by 120% over three years. Currently, a suburban house is rented for an average of 99.1 thousand hryvnias per month, and similar objects in Kyiv itself cost 104 thousand hryvnias monthly. The combination of these factors points to a steady increase in the cost of housing services in the country, despite local corrections in certain regions.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Новостройки в Украине подорожали до 12% за полгода: где цены выросли больше всего](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/novobudovi-ukrayini-podorozhchali-12-piv-1794315984.html) - All numerical data (prices per sq. m, growth/decline percentages, number of residential complexes, apartment prices) are taken from the text of the primary source. The source refers to the LUN analytical service.

## FAQ

### In which Ukrainian cities have new buildings risen in price the most over the past half-year?

The highest growth in the median starting price per square meter was recorded in Cherkasy and Ternopil. Among cities with concrete figures, Vinnytsia and Kropyvnytskyi lead (+8%), as well as Rivne (+7%).

### Where has the square meter dropped in price in the primary market?

A decrease in the median price was recorded in Kharkiv (-5%, down to $620), Sumy (-3%, down to $570), and Zaporizhzhia (-2%, down to $530). In Dnipro, the price remained unchanged at $1,100 per sq. m.

### Which Ukrainian city has the most expensive square meter in the primary market?

In Lviv, the median starting price is $1,550 per square meter. In second place is Kyiv ($1,440), followed by Uzhhorod ($1,220), Vinnytsia and Chernivtsi ($1,200 each), and Odesa ($1,190).

### How many residential complexes are for sale in Kyiv and Lviv?

There are 168 residential complexes with apartments for sale in Kyiv, 148 in Lviv, and 70 in Odesa. Over the half-year, the largest increase in the number of complexes was recorded in Uzhhorod (+16%), Lutsk (+14%), and Vinnytsia (+12%).