Rental housing prices continue to increase in Russia 13:00

Despite the seasonal recession, the average cost of renting an apartment in major cities of Russia continues to slowly increase. Property owners have not yet reduced prices, as many potential buyers are forced to continue renting due to the high cost of mortgages, writes about “Kommersant”.

According to analysts, the average rental price of a one-room apartment in the 18 largest regions in February increased by 0.2% month on month to 27.3 thousand rubles. Prices for two-room apartments decreased slightly – by 0.2% to 40 thousand rubles.

The largest increase in prices for one-room apartments was recorded in Ufa (+6.3%), Voronezh (+5.2%) and Tyumen (+3.4%). At the same time, prices in Novosibirsk are 4.6%, in St. In St. Petersburg, it fell by 1.4%.

The average rental price of a one-room apartment in Moscow increased by 0.7% monthly, reaching 57.1 thousand rubles. Analysts believe that prices should not be reduced in the foreseeable future; Demand remains high and supply is limited.

“The price of mortgages has increased noticeably in the secondary market, and the approval of loans has decreased in the primary market, where preferential rates are available,” said Olga Pavlinova, director of the Etazhi rental department.

According to him, there are a lot of mortgaged apartments for rent on the market and property owners expect to meet their bank payments by renting, so they are not ready to reduce rates.

Pavlinova notes that in many regional centers landlords do not yet feel competition for tenants and are in no hurry to reduce prices. She predicts that rental rates will increase during the peak period (late summer and autumn).

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