Over the year, rental prices have increased by more than 20%.
Apartment rental prices have skyrocketed: only in Kiev in July, the cost increased by an average of 6%. Experts predict a further rise in price, which is pretty frightening, in particular, for the parents of future applicants. As you know, not everyone will be able to settle in student hostels, reports with reference to.
We have monitored prices for rental housing in Kiev, Lvov and Kharkov.
Rental housing: what's important
Now renting an apartment is not a big problem. The market is overflowing with various offers: rooms, apartments or houses. Housing for different wallets: fully equipped with amenities, household appliances and furniture, but there are more modest options — with the most necessary things.
Usually the premises are chosen taking into account the financial capabilities. However, the criteria are typical for most employers:
- room size
- infrastructure
- distance to metro or public transport stops
- panorama
- utility costs
Is it worth paying 50% for the services of a realtor? Here, everyone decides for themselves. However, using his services renters relieve themselves of the obligation to check the apartment. This, as well as checking the availability of all the necessary documents for the apartment, are carried out by realtors.
When renting, it is important to conclude a written agreement — without it, it is difficult, if necessary, to defend your rights. The document must contain the identification data of the parties, the address of residence, the procedure for payment, the rental period, the obligations of the parties, details. By the way, it is the lease agreement that will help to resolve possible disputes between the parties in the future. For example, on payment or premature termination of its validity.
The cost of renting housing in Kiev
Housing rent in Kiev is the most expensive. Over the year, prices increased by more than 20%, and only in July 2021 — one-room apartments increased in price by 6.6%, two-room apartments — by 4%, and three-room apartments — by 6%. The Center for Economic Strategy writes that:
- one-room apartment costs on average 11 843 UAH
- two-room apartment — 19 971 UAH
- three-room apartment — 37271 UAH
The cost of housing in Kiev is affected by:
- district of the city
- number of rooms
- repair quality
- infrastructure
- distance to metro
How much does it cost to rent a room in Kiev
Renting rooms starts from a thousand hryvnia — we are talking about a bed, when at least two people will live in the room.
The cost of a separate room in apartments is on average from UAH 3.5 thousand. This figure is approximately the same in different districts of Kiev.
Rooms with air conditioning, balcony or new renovation reach UAH 5,000 higher. Apartments near the metro — about 4 thousand UAH.
The cost of renting one-room apartments in Kiev
The cheapest one-room apartments — from 9 thousand UAH can be rented in Svyatoshinsky, Solomensky districts, on Levoberezhka, Borshagovka or Akademgorodok.
Renting an apartment in Obolon, Lukyanovka, Poznyaki, Osokorki, Lybidskaya, VDNKh, Friendship of Peoples — 10-12 thousand UAH. Apartments with good repair and walking distance to the metro — more than UAH 13,000.
More expensive than an apartment in Pechersk, the Palace of Sports, Lev Tolstoy and in the center — 15 thousand UAH and more.
Rent of two-room apartments in the capital
You can find an apartment for two rooms for at least UAH 10-11 thousand. However, such housing will be far from the metro, and there will also be a little outdated renovation.
The cost of apartments with the best conditions is from UAH 12 thousand. They are usually located within walking distance to the metro and are well equipped.
Apartments with modern renovation, as well as in new residential complexes, are much more expensive. For example, in Lukyanovka, in Goloseevo, in Pechersk or near the railway station — on average, from 17 thousand UAH. Rent can reach UAH 30 thousand.
Rent of three-room apartments
Prices for such housing start at UAH 15,000 — these are the cheapest options.
Apartments in the area of Obolon, Lukyanovka, Poznyaky, Osokorki, Lybidskaya, VDNKh, Druzhba Narodov — UAH 18-25 thousand. Here again, everything depends on the living conditions, location and infrastructure around.
The price for renting apartments for three rooms is more than UAH 50 thousand. They are located in new residential complexes in the center — for example, Novopecherskie Lipki, French Quarter, Art Hall and the like. Such apartments with modern renovation and all the necessary amenities, but also large in area — more than 100 square meters.
The cost of renting housing in Lviv
The demand for housing is also high in Lviv. However, the prices here are much lower than in the capital. Renting a room will be cheaper — an average of 2 thousand UAH. it will cost to share it with someone. Renting a separate room — 3-4 thousand UAH.
You can find a one-room apartment in Lviv from UAH 5-6 thousand. However, such premises are small in size and will not always be in good condition — with high-quality repairs.
7 thousand UAH you can rent an apartment in a new building with good furniture and renovation. Such prices are mainly in Galitsky, Shevchenko, Frankivsky, Zheleznodorozhny districts. Apartments in the historical part of the city — on average from UAH 11 thousand.
Rent of a two-room apartment starts at UAH 7-8 thousand. Apartments in new buildings, as well as with a good repair, on average cost 10 thousand UAH. Depending on the configuration and area, the price can reach 15 thousand UAH.
Rent of three-room apartments starts at UAH 10 thousand. — we are talking about housing of the «standard» class. Apartments with European-quality repair, as well as a boiler or air conditioning will be more expensive: from 13 thousand UAH and more. Apartments in the area of the center or park zone reach UAH 18 thousand.
The cost of renting rooms and apartments in Kharkov
Renting a room is cheaper in Haroqui. Sharing with someone — it costs about 2 thousand UAH. Independent rent of a room — from UAH 3 thousand. The price depends on the location of the house, as well as living conditions in the apartment and in the room.
The cost of renting a one-room apartment starts at UAH 5,000. However, such funds are asked for an apartment with an old renovation, not new furniture. Apartments with the best conditions in new buildings — from 8 thousand UAH. The cost of living in the center of Kharkov or nearby is about 10 thousand UAH.
Rent of two-room apartments starts at UAH 8,000. Apartments within walking distance to the metro will cost an average of 12 thousand UAH. The cost is again influenced by the condition of the house, and repairs in the apartment, and the availability of furniture and equipment. That is why the price can reach UAH 20 thousand.
Rent of three-room apartments in the city starts at UAH 12-13 thousand. Premises that are well equipped with furniture and appliances, as well as located close to the metro and public transport stops — more than 15 thousand UAH.
Prices for rental housing in Ukraine are growing, because over the past year, the demand for housing has also increased by 20-25%. However, he still has not reached the peak pre-coronavirus rates.