Since the beginning of 2026, interest among Ukrainians in purchasing private houses has been steadily increasing. By the end of March, demand approached the highest levels seen in the past two years. At the same time, the market situation remains heterogeneous, and the cost of houses varies significantly between cities and regions.
This is reported by Finway
“Prices vary significantly depending on the city and region.”
Lviv, Dnipro, Kyiv: Where is it Most Expensive to Buy a House
The largest price gap is currently observed between Lviv and Dnipro. In Lviv, the average price of a private house is around $210,000, while in Dnipro, it is only $55,000. Thus, the difference exceeds 280%. Over the past year, housing in Lviv has increased in price by 14%, while in Dnipro, it has decreased by 8%.
In Lviv, private houses remain premium housing and are significantly more expensive than apartments. In contrast, in Dnipro, three-room apartments often have a higher price than private houses. An important factor is also the area: in Lviv, houses are generally almost twice as large, which also affects the final price.
The capital of Ukraine retains its status as the most expensive city — here, the average price of a private house is about $230,000. Lviv also remains among the leaders in price growth rates.
Where Prices are Rising the Fastest: Market Leaders and Outsiders
Lutsk and Sumy have become cities with the most intense growth — here, prices for private houses have increased by 30% over the year. Significant growth has also been recorded in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Cherkasy.
Comparing urban and suburban markets, it is worth noting that houses in cities are appreciating more slowly than in the suburbs. In some suburban regions, prices have increased by up to 58% over the year. A striking example is the Odesa region, where the average cost of a private house has reached $60,000. Active growth is also observed in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Volyn, Chernivtsi, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
At the same time, in the southern and eastern regions, such as Mykolaiv, Poltava, and partially Dnipropetrovsk, prices remain stable or even decrease.
Experts emphasize that the final cost of a private house is influenced not only by the price per square meter but also by the total area of the property. As a result, larger houses, even with a lower price per square meter, can cost more than smaller properties.
Overall, the private real estate market in Ukraine demonstrates activity and dynamism but is characterized by significant regional differences in prices and growth rates.