At the beginning of January 2026, rental prices in Ukraine reached record levels in the western regions. According to current data, the highest prices were recorded in Uzhhorod, where the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is 21,300 hryvnias per month. This is 30% higher than in Kyiv, where the average rent for a similar apartment remains at 17,000 hryvnias. Renting a home in Lviv is slightly cheaper, with prices reaching 17,600 hryvnias.
This is reported by Business • Media
Reasons for the Increase in Rental Prices in Uzhhorod
The main reason for the rapid increase in rental rates in Transcarpathia is the high demand for housing. Uzhhorod is considered one of the safest cities in the country, attracting both internally displaced persons from the eastern and southern regions and residents of the capital. Kyiv has recently been subjected to massive shelling and widespread power outages, prompting an outflow of the population. As a result, the rental market in the capital is experiencing a decline: throughout the autumn, the average rental price for one-bedroom apartments in Kyiv decreased by 20%.
“The price difference for rental housing between Uzhhorod and Kyiv is about 30%.”
Trends and Forecasts for 2026
Analysts predict that in 2026, the long-term rental market in Ukraine will continue to be shaped by security factors. Apartments with a high level of autonomy, located away from strategically important sites, will be in the highest demand. The trend of tenants moving from megacities to suburbs and smaller towns continues. It is expected that these settlements will become the main growth points for rental demand throughout 2026.