Where to buy a one-room apartment for up to $40,000 in Ukraine: current prices by region

The housing market in Ukraine is changing amid economic instability and war. Find out in which regions you can still buy a one-room apartment for up to $40,000, how prices, demand, and supply are changing

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Economic turbulence and prolonged war have significantly affected the real estate market in Ukraine. Despite the general rise in housing prices, the demand for affordable apartments remains high. More and more Ukrainians are wondering whether it is possible to buy a one-bedroom apartment for less than $40,000 today and in which regions this is possible.

Analysts at the Dim.Ria marketplace have analyzed the situation on the secondary housing market — prices, supply, and demand in different regions of the country. The data shows that even in 2025, budget options will still be available, although the geography of such offers is gradually narrowing.

How much does secondary housing cost in Ukraine

In general, apartment prices on the secondary market continue to rise in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to a reduction in supply, inflationary pressure, and a gradual recovery in demand in relatively safe regions.

At the same time, four regions have seen a monthly decline in prices ranging from 3% to 7%. These are Zhytomyr, Chernivtsi, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The decline in prices in these regions is associated with local fluctuations in demand and security factors.

The cheapest regions to buy a one-bedroom apartment

The lowest average prices for one-bedroom apartments are currently recorded in the frontline and southern regions. According to Dim.Ria, the situation is as follows:

● Zaporizhzhia region — about $16,500

● Kherson region — $17,000

● Mykolaiv region — $19,000

● Sumy region — $20,000

● Kharkiv region — almost $25,000

Prices are higher in the central and northern regions, but still fit within a budget of up to $40,000:

● Kirovohrad region — $32,000

● Poltava region — $35,000

● Chernihiv region — $35,500

● Khmelnytskyi region — $38,500

These regions remain the main destinations for finding affordable housing on the secondary market today.

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Kyiv — the leader in housing prices

The capital traditionally ranks first in terms of real estate prices. In November, the average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Kyiv was $95,500, which is more than double the maximum budget of $40,000.

The distribution of prices by district shows a significant contrast:

● Pecherskyi district is the most expensive, with an average price of about $200,000 for a one-room apartment;

● Desnianskyi district is the most affordable in the capital, but even here the average cost is about $50,000.

Thus, it is practically impossible to find a one-room apartment for less than $40,000 within Kyiv.

Supply and demand in the secondary market

Analysts note that in November, demand in the secondary market began to gradually recover. The largest increase in search activity was recorded in:

● Ivano-Frankivsk region — +20%;

● Cherkasy region — +13%;

● Chernihiv region — +11%.

In contrast, interest in buying housing is declining in the frontline regions. The largest drop in demand was observed in:

● Zaporizhzhia region — −13%;

● Kherson region — −12%.

Despite the revival in demand, the number of advertisements for the sale of secondary housing continues to decline in most regions. The largest drop in supply over the month was recorded in:

● Kirovohrad region — −11%;

● Zakarpattia region — −9%;

● Ivano-Frankivsk region — −8%.

Some regions saw a slight increase in supply of 1–2%, with Kyiv showing the most positive dynamics — +6% of ads in November.

We remind you! Housing and rental prices in Ukrainian cities vary significantly. Read about where buying an apartment pays off in 9–12 years, and where renting remains more profitable.

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