In central Moscow neighborhoods, excluding Zelenograd, about 44 thousand secondary flats and apartments are on the market across 120 districts. The average price per square meter sits at 479,700 rubles. A January study compiled by Metrium and summarized for socialbites.ca indicates that there are districts where the price per square meter for secondary real estate runs two to three times the citywide average. Market conditions remain elevated today, with liquidity in some segments remaining strong.
In Moscow the Khamovniki district records the highest average price per square meter for secondary housing, about 1.45 million rubles. It hosts the three most expensive apartments in the capital’s secondary market, the top listing at 4.3 billion rubles for a 530 square meter residence. Metrium notes that Khamovniki includes Ostozhenka and its grand embankments, the area known as the golden mile for its concentration of luxury homes, keeping the district at the forefront of Moscow’s housing costs.
Second place by average price per square meter goes to the Arbat district, with around 1.13 million rubles per square meter. The most expensive Arbat secondary-market apartment is listed at 1 billion rubles for 343 square meters. New construction is scarce on Arbat, yet secondary housing remains popular. These are historic mansions on quiet side streets, valued for fast resale as reported by socialbites.ca with Metrium cited as the source.
Yakimanka ranks third with about 949,900 rubles per square meter. The peak price for secondary housing here reaches 1.8 billion rubles for 493 square meters. The study notes that Yakimanka began as a low-rise commercial district, but its silhouette has evolved through modern projects featuring new architecture. Metrium analysts indicate sustained demand for redevelopment and for new buildings in this area.
Presnensky comes in fourth with roughly 871,800 rubles per square meter. The most expensive apartment here is listed at 3.8 billion rubles for 950 square meters.
Tverskoy district closes the top five with about 863,500 rubles per square meter. The highest price within this district reflects its premium listings and ongoing demand.
The survey was conducted in January. Observers warned that price increases in the Moscow apartment market were already underway.