Moscow holds eleventh place when ranked by the average size of apartments under construction, while among Russia’s largest cities, St. Petersburg records the smallest average area for new apartments. This finding comes from a report by Etazhi and was shared with News agency.
Contrary to the common belief that Moscow is dominated by small mini-housing, the current data show the capital’s average living space in new buildings is larger than in most other major Russian cities. The usual figure for Moscow stands at about 52.72 square meters per apartment, according to Tatyana Akhmetdinova, deputy director at Etazhi. The same source notes that the national average — across regional housing projects — sits at approximately 49.3 square meters per unit.
In St. Petersburg, the smallest average apartment size among prime real estate markets is 42.83 square meters. In the neighboring Leningrad region, the average is even lower, around 40.11 square meters. In the second tier of the ranking, Voronezh comes in with an average of 46.2 square meters, followed closely by Krasnodar at about 46.51 square meters per new home.
Earlier, Elena Mishchenko, who heads the city real estate department at NDV Supermarket Real Estate, advised buyers to check the seller’s debts before proceeding with resale transactions. Separately, it was reported that the Central Bank of the Russian Federation had raised the key rate to 13 percent, a move that affects financing conditions across the housing market.
These observations illustrate how regional differences shape housing outcomes in Russia. They also reflect shifting demand patterns, where larger metropolitan areas may still offer bigger living spaces on average, while nearby regions continue to deliver more compact layouts. The financial environment, including mortgage costs and lender requirements, is another key factor influencing buyers and developers alike. Market participants point to the need for clear, transparent information about project specifications and seller obligations to help prospective homeowners make informed decisions. As cities adjust to changing credit conditions and consumer preferences, the size of new housing units remains a useful proxy for broader trends in urban living and real estate strategy. [Etazhi report]