Which districts of Lviv are currently the most popular for buying and renting housing: the center holds its positions, but competition is growing

The Lviv housing market is shifting focus: from the center to new districts with parks and residential complexes.

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14 May, 14:31

Demand for housing in Lviv continues to grow, however, the preferences of buyers and tenants have changed significantly in recent years. To find out which districts of the City of Leo are most in demand today for buying and renting housing, as well as whether prices have increased, "Tvoe Misto" interviewed realtors. Their assessments partially differ, but the general trend is clear: the market has become more multi-layered, and buyers' choices have become significantly more rational.

According to LUN data, in May 2026, renting a one-bedroom apartment in Lviv costs an average of 17.6–19.9 thousand UAH, and a two-bedroom one — over 21 thousand UAH. Regarding buying, in the secondary market, one-bedroom housing is sold for an average of 71.6 thousand dollars, and two-bedroom housing — for 100 thousand dollars. In popular districts, prices are significantly higher, and this also applies to the primary market.

Lviv City Center: stable demand and high prices

Realtor Alisa Semeniuk emphasizes that the city center remains one of the main drivers of the market.

"The city center has always been in demand. Both daily and long-term rentals are popular here, as well as home buying. People want to live close to establishments, events, and the historical part of the city. It is undoubtedly the leader," she says.

According to her, rent in the center can reach 500–1000 dollars per apartment, and the purchase price — from 1200 to 3500 dollars per square meter, depending on the building and the condition of the housing.

However, other realtors note that the center is no longer the sole leader — part of the demand has shifted to districts with better infrastructure, parking, and new residential complexes.

Districts with parks and new residential complexes are drawing part of the demand

Realtor Roman Yuskiy notes that more and more buyers are focusing not on the center, but on the quality of the living environment.

Among the most popular directions, he notes:

Frankivskyi district;
Novyi Lviv;
the beginning of Shevchenka Street;
districts near parks and modern residential complexes.

In contrast, Ryasne and partially Levandivka remain less popular due to transport accessibility and the specifics of the development.

Frankivskyi district: a balance of greenery, infrastructure, and price

Realtor Alisa Semeniuk explains that the Frankivskyi district is consistently among the top in demand.

"The area of Konovaltsia, Rudnytskoho, and Yefremova streets is very much in demand. There is greenery, good architecture, and reasonable prices. And Kulparkivska is more about modern residential complexes and youth," she says.

Rent in new buildings here starts from 400–450 dollars, and in more premium complexes it can reach 700 dollars for a one-bedroom apartment.

Novyi Lviv and Sykhiv: “a city within a city”

Realtor Olha Hrynovets notes that Sykhiv has significantly improved its image in recent years.

"Sykhiv is already a city within a city. Everything needed is there, and people don't even go to the center because everything required for life and leisure is nearby," she says.

Novyi Lviv is also actively developing thanks to new residential complexes, green zones, and convenient logistics.

Who is buying housing in Lviv: investors, displaced persons, and new workers from abroad

The main buyers of housing remain residents of Lviv and western regions of Ukraine, but the geography is gradually expanding.

Buyers from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia also remain in the market — often these are investment deals for rental purposes.

A separate trend in recent months is the emergence of foreign workers renting housing in Lviv due to work in construction and logistics.

According to realtors, demand is growing particularly from citizens of Pakistan and India. They usually look for housing in the budget or middle segment (approximately up to 400–450 dollars) and settle closer to their workplaces — in districts with logistics centers or on the outskirts of the city.

Prices continue to grow

According to LUN data, the average price per square meter in Lviv's new buildings is about 65.3 thousand UAH, and the annual growth is approaching 20%.

In the business and premium segments, the cost is even higher — from 1,400 to over 2,400 dollars per m².

Experts predict that demand for rent will remain high, especially during seasonal periods when students and temporary workers enter the market.

As a reminder, since the start of the full-scale war, Lviv remains one of the key destinations for internally displaced Ukrainians — particularly families from Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and other regions. According to realtors, demand often exceeds supply, especially in the segment of new buildings and premium housing. At the same time, over the last year, prices for purchasing apartments have risen by up to 20% in some places, while rent has increased by approximately 5%.