At the start of October, Nekrasovka in the southeast corner of Old Moscow stood out as the most affordable district for renting an apartment. The typical monthly rent there averages 59.9 thousand rubles. These numbers come from the Yandex Rental service press office, provided at the request of socialbites.ca. Data from the Yandex Rental service confirms this ranking. Nekrasovka has seen ongoing development for several years, bringing new housing projects and better transport links to the area. Local infrastructure has grown too, with more shops, kindergartens, and clinics available within easy reach, making it a practical choice for families and young professionals alike.
In second place is Southern Butovo in the southwest, where the average rent clocks in around 63.4 thousand rubles per month. Third on the list is Veshnyaki, with an average near 64.7 thousand rubles. Both districts offer established amenities and convenient access to public transit, schools, clinics, shopping centers, and cultural venues. The pricing pattern reflects a broader market reality in Moscow: more peripheral districts can deliver lower rents while still providing essential social and commercial infrastructure. The data supports this ranking from the Yandex Rental service.
Experts point out that the districts with the lowest average prices are often a bit remote, yet they are well-developed residential zones. Nekrasovka leads this tier, with active development continuing over recent years. The minimum cost of rental housing in Nekrasovka starts at 33 thousand rubles. According to Roman Zhukov, head of the Yandex Rental service, the combination of price and infrastructure explains why these districts attract both tenants and investors. Renters value reliable services, schools, clinics, and cultural centers that are readily accessible from these areas.
As of October 1, the minimum cost to rent an apartment in South Butovo is 40 thousand rubles per month. In Veshnyaki, the cheapest rent sits at 44 thousand rubles. These figures underscore how affordability shifts as distances from central Moscow grow, even as neighborhoods continue to offer robust social and commercial ecosystems. In these districts, residents enjoy established amenities including schools, clinics, and local markets that reduce daily commuting and add practical value.
Turning to long-term land rentals in New Moscow, the most affordable plots were in Ryazanovskoye, Desenovskoye, and Vnukovskoye settlements. The average long-term rental rates there were 54.9 thousand rubles, 55.2 thousand rubles, and 68.8 thousand rubles, respectively. The spread reflects how suburban land options vary in value, with Ryazanovskoye and Desenovskoye offering more accessible price points while Vnukovskoye remains pricier due to location, infrastructure, and ongoing development. The data points come from the same October study.
The study was conducted in October and provides a snapshot of how rental markets are performing across central and outer Moscow. It highlights price stability in some districts and noticeable shifts in others, influenced by new housing developments and improved transit routes. The findings illuminate which neighborhoods show price resilience and where discounts are still possible, shaping the overall affordability landscape for tenants in both Old Moscow and the New Moscow zones.
The analysis also notes where residential rental prices have risen most in recent periods, signaling evolving demand patterns and investment activity across the capital. Builders and landlords respond to this movement with a mix of promotions and longer-term lease offers, shaping the overall affordability landscape for tenants in both Old Moscow and the New Moscow zones.