In autumn 2025, the rental housing market in Ukraine is expected to enter a new phase of seasonal activity and price adjustments. As analysts note, the demand for apartment rentals in major cities traditionally increases with the start of the academic year, which may lead to a rise in rental costs, especially in the budget segment.
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Price Dynamics in Different Cities
According to Yuriy Pita, a real estate market expert, the highest increase in demand is forecasted for one- and two-room apartments with rental prices around 15,000 hryvnias. In this segment, prices could rise by up to 10%. Meanwhile, in cities where there has already been a significant price increase, such a jump is not anticipated. Specifically, in Rivne and Vinnytsia, where a sharp rise in rental costs was recently observed, further price hikes are unlikely. Here, demand may decrease in the autumn, and prices will remain stable or even decline slightly.
“In cities like Rivne and Vinnytsia, rental prices have recently increased quite significantly. Probably, where they have already risen, they will not grow further in the autumn, as the increase has already occurred. In such cities, demand will be lower in the autumn, and prices will be lower,” said Pita.
Impact of Negotiations and Stability Factors
In Kyiv, no increase in rental prices was recorded during the summer, so experts predict a rise in costs starting in September. Along with seasonal factors, political events, particularly negotiations between Ukraine and Russia involving the USA, may also influence the market. If agreements facilitate the return of people to their homes in frontline areas, the demand for rental housing may decrease, leading to a price correction downward. Currently, the market is in a state of anticipation, and the further development of events depends on the geopolitical situation and the behavior of internal migrants.