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Moscow home rents fell 13% in the third quarter of 2026
Renting a home in Moscow became 13% cheaper in the third quarter of 2026, from July through September.
The figures were reported by Dom.RF.
During the quarter, 105,000 rental listings were closed and 98,000 new ones appeared.
By early October, 112,000 homes were listed, 12% below the peak reached in the first quarter.
The supply of rental homes had been shrinking since its spring high.
In St. Petersburg, rents were down 9% year on year.
The figures show that rents and available listings both fell in Moscow, but give no forecast or next steps.
Rents in Moscow fell 13% in the third quarter of 2026, according to Dom.RF, Vedomosti reported, citing TASS.
Tenant and landlord activity declined from July through September.
A total of 105,000 rental listings were closed, while 98,000 new listings appeared.
At the start of October, 112,000 properties were offered for rent, 12% below the first-quarter peak.
Rents in St Petersburg fell 9% year on year.
- Who
- Dom.RF reported the change in rents. Tenants and landlords reduced their activity.
- What
- Moscow housing rents fell 13% in the third quarter of 2026.
- When
- July to September 2026.
- Where
- Moscow, Russia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Tenant and landlord activity declined, 105,000 listings were closed and 98,000 new listings appeared.
There were 112,000 properties offered for rent in Moscow, 12% below the first-quarter peak.
- Rent change
- Moscow rents fell 13% in the third quarter of 2026.
- Closed listings
- 105,000 in July–September 2026.
- New listings
- 98,000 in July–September 2026.
- Properties offered
- 112,000 at the start of October 2026.
- First-quarter peak comparison
- The October number was 12% below the peak.
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