Where apartment prices rose the most in 2025: the primary and secondary markets in Ukraine

The residential real estate market in Ukraine in 2025 showed active price growth in most regions. Find out where apartments have risen in price the most in the primary and secondary markets and which regions remain the most expensive and affordable

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The residential real estate market in Ukraine in 2025 showed uneven but generally upward dynamics. Despite the war, economic uncertainty, and regional risks, apartment prices rose in both the primary and secondary markets in most regions. This is evidenced by the analytical report of the verified real estate marketplace DIM.RIA, which summarized the results of 2025.

Below is a structured overview of key trends: where prices rose the fastest, which regions remain the most expensive, and where housing is still the most affordable.

How many new buildings were commissioned in 2025

During 2025, 226 residential buildings were commissioned in Ukraine, comprising a total of 423 sections. The greatest construction activity was traditionally concentrated in relatively safe regions and around the capital.

The leaders in terms of the number of new buildings commissioned were:

● Kyiv region — 67 buildings;

● Lviv region — 48 buildings;

● Kyiv — 20 buildings.

These regions remain key points of attraction for both internal migrants and investors, which directly affects price dynamics.

Primary market: where prices grew the fastest

In 2025, prices for new buildings grew in almost all regions of Ukraine. At the same time, the pace of this growth varied significantly depending on the region.

Regions with the highest annual growth in prices for new buildings:

● Zhytomyr region — +28.3%;

● Ternopil region — +20.4%.

This growth is explained by a combination of pent-up demand, limited supply, and increased interest in regions that are considered relatively safe.

The most expensive and cheapest regions of the primary market

Kyiv remains the most expensive city in the country: the average cost per square meter in December 2025 was $1,445/m². The lowest prices were recorded in the frontline regions — in particular, in the Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Chernihiv regions.

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Secondary market: how supply changed in 2025

The situation on the secondary market was more mixed. In most regions, the number of listings for sale increased, but not everywhere. Regions with the highest growth in supply:

● Volyn region — +74%;

● Kyiv region — +32%;

● Vinnytsia region — +32%.

Regions with a decline in supply:

● Chernihiv region — −18%;

● Sumy region — −16%;

● Kirovohrad region — −15%.

The decrease in the number of offers in these regions is associated with security risks and a decline in buyer interest.

Prices for secondary housing: growth leaders

In 2025, the secondary market also showed growth in most regions. The highest annual price growth rates were recorded in:

● Ivano-Frankivsk region — +29%;

● Rivne region — +28%;

● Kherson region — +23%.

The lowest average price for a one-room apartment in December 2025 was recorded in Zaporizhzhia region — $16.5 thousand. The most expensive housing is traditionally in Kyiv — the average cost of an apartment is $98 thousand.

Kyiv: the difference between districts remains enormous

The capital shows significant internal price differentiation:

● Pecherskyi district — the most expensive: the average price of a one-room apartment is $207,000.

● Desnianskyi district — the most affordable: the average price is $50,000.

In most districts of Kyiv, prices for secondary housing rose during the year. The exception was the Svyatoshinsky district, where an annual decline in value was recorded.

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