Business news from Ukraine

Demand for apartments in new construction projects in Kyiv in October 2026 fell by 33% compared to September, while the median price per square meter in the capital’s primary market rose by 5.8% to $1,504.

This is according to the results of a study by the DIM.RIA real estate marketplace for October 2026.

According to analysts, a decline in demand for new construction was observed in most regions of Ukraine; however, Kyiv showed the most significant drop among the indicators cited in the study.

At the same time, interest in new-construction housing increased in a number of regions. The largest growth in demand was recorded in Zakarpattia Oblast—by 15%, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast—by 12%, and Mykolaiv Oblast—by 9%.

Despite the weakening demand, the median price per square meter in new-construction housing continued to rise in most regions.

The largest price increase in October occurred in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, where the median price rose by 10.7%. In Poltava Oblast, the increase was 6.2%; in Kyiv, 5.8%; and in Kirovohrad Oblast, 5.2%.

At the same time, in the Chernivtsi region, the price per square meter in new-build properties fell by 8.3%, and in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, by 5.5%.

In Kyiv, the most expensive district for purchasing new housing remains Pecherskyi, where the median price per square meter is $2,855.

The most affordable new-construction properties are found in the Desnianskyi district, with a median price of $864 per square meter.

Thus, the difference between the price per square meter in the capital’s most expensive and most affordable districts exceeds 3.3 times.

Housing construction continues despite declining demand

According to DIM.RIA, in October 2026, 85% of new-construction sales departments in Ukraine remained operational.

The highest proportion of operational sales departments was recorded in Zakarpattia Oblast—98%—as well as in Lviv and Volyn Oblasts—97% each.

In contrast, the most challenging situation was observed in the Kharkiv region, where only 29% of sales departments were operational.

In the Zaporizhzhia region, the corresponding figure was 44%, and in the Sumy region, 46%.

During October, 14 new residential buildings were commissioned in Ukraine, comprising a total of 23 sections.

The largest number of sections commissioned was in Kyiv and the Kyiv region—14, nine of which are located directly in the capital.

Another four sections were commissioned in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and one each in the Lviv, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, and Chernivtsi regions.

Thus, despite a decline in demand, construction activity in Ukraine’s primary market continues, although its intensity varies significantly by region.

At the same time, an increase in the median asking price does not necessarily mean a corresponding increase in the value of actual transactions. Marketplace metrics reflect the structure of listings and user activity on the platform.

DIM.RIA is a Ukrainian real estate marketplace that specializes in posting and verifying listings for the sale and rental of residential properties, and regularly publishes analytical reports on the primary and secondary markets.