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Prices for rental apartments in Kharkiv in Summer 2017

In the summer of 2017, renters prefer one and two-bedrooms apartments in the old housing stock of Kharkiv.

Prices for rental of residential property in Kharkiv in June 2017 increased by an average of 10% compared with the previous month. The demand of renters is gradually decreasing, which is argued by the departure of students from the city.

According to Kharkiv real estate agencies, renters are interested in one- and two-bedrooms apartments in the houses of the old housing stock of the city. Three-rooms renters prefer only if there is a new quality repair and affordable rental prices.

The average price range, in which renters prefer to rent housing, is 4500-5500 UAH.

In June 2017, the main requirements of renters realtors call the presence of quality conditions, as well as the necessary items of furniture and household appliances in the apartment. Customers pay attention to the location of the house. Apartments in houses that are located next to the metro station can be called a priority for renters.

Owners of housing put forward their demands for potential renters. Most often, owners do not want to put housing to clients who want to live in a rented apartment with pets, in connection with fear for the safety of expensive property. Also, some landlords refuse to conclude a deal for renting houses to families with preschool children.

According to realtors of Kharkiv, renters rent apartments in houses located in the center and close to it areas of the city – Kievskyi, Shevchenkovskyi and Pavlovo Pole. Housing in the KhTZ  (previous before last station on red line) area is of little interest to renters, which is explained by the remoteness of the array from the central part of the city.

Prices for renting apartments in houses of old housing stock

Rental housing in Soviet-built houses is in great demand among renters. Conditions for renters to such housing, the following – the presence of cosmetic repairs, as well as a minimum set of furniture and household appliances in the apartment.

The average price of proposals for renting apartments in the houses of the old housing stock in Kharkov in June 2017:

Location

1 bedroom apartment, UAH

2 bedrooms apartment, UAH

3 bedrooms apartment, UAH

Central area

6000-7500

7000-8000

8000-10000

Near center

4000-5500

4500-6000

5000-7500

Suburbs

3500-4500

4000-5000

5000-6500

Prices for rental apartments in new buildings

In most cases apartments in new buildings of Kharkiv are preferred by foreign students or entrepreneurs. Preferred options for such housing can be called apartments in houses that are located within walking distance from the metro. Requirements for apartments in new buildings are different from those that renters put forward to housing in the houses of the old housing stock. Initially, the renters are interested in what kind of furniture is available. If some furniture items in the apartment are missing, customers are looking for other options for residential properties. It is also important for renters how much quality household appliances will be provided for use.

Developers in Kharkiv mainly conduct the construction of new LCDs in the central part of the city, so on the outskirts, most of the residential facilities are Soviet-built houses.

According to real estate agencies, 50% of renters are interested in housing with an already issued subsidy to reduce the cost of payment for housing and communal services. Specially to issue a subsidy to the owners of apartments, renters do not ask.

Renters who prefer to buy apartments in Kharkiv, carefully study the current real estate database in Kharkiv.

The average price of proposals for renting apartments in new buildings in Kharkov in June 2017:

Location

1 bedroom apartment, UAH

2 bedrooms apartment, UAH

3 bedrooms apartment, UAH

Central area

6500-8000

8000-10000

12000-12500

Near center

6000-7000

7000-9000

10000-11000

Suburbs

5000-6000

6800-8500

9000-10000

The tables show the average prices for long-term rental apartments in Kharkiv. The cost of renting residential properties can vary. It depends on the area and layout of housing, as well as the general condition of the house and the local area.

Market Forecast

According to realtors, prices for rental housing in Kharkiv, in the medium term, will remain stable. Realtors suggest that a sharp decrease in tenant demand in the residential real estate market of the city can be expected in the period from June 2017. Experts predict the growth of customer demand in the second half of August-September 2017.