Enlargement of new apartment sizes in Krasnodar by 2 square meters on average
In the city of Krasnodar, Russia, a notable increase in the average size of new apartments has been reported by CIAN Analytics, a leading real estate analytics company.
Firstly, there has been a significant growth in apartment sales and total lot area in Krasnodar. In June 2025, Krasnodar experienced a 25.4% increase in apartment sales volumes compared to the previous month, with the average lot area increasing from 47 to 48.4 square meters (about 1.4 square meters growth) across 17 major Russian cities, including Krasnodar[1]. This reflects a trend toward larger living spaces being sold.
Several key factors are driving this increase in average apartment size in Krasnodar:
- Seasonal and promotional effects: The sales growth and larger average apartment size were influenced by seasonal buying patterns, discounts, and installment payment schemes offered by developers[1].
- Shift in buyer preferences: Buyers are increasingly seeking more spacious apartments, possibly due to lifestyle changes and rising expectations for comfort[1].
- Socio-economic influences: The broader Russian housing market is witnessing increased construction activity and mortgage lending programs, which enable consumers to purchase larger properties. Although this data mostly references private housing growth, the trend towards space and comfort broadly influences apartment developments[2].
- Market dynamics: The increase in average apartment size occurs amid a previously sluggish market experiencing a five-month slump, which partly reversed in June 2025. While growth is uneven across cities, Krasnodar’s leading rise points to local demand for larger apartments[1].
However, it's important to note that it's still too early to establish a clear trend regarding the increase in the average size of new apartments in Krasnodar. As Alexei Popov, the head of CIAN Analytics, stated, targeted programs, primarily family mortgages, have not yet shifted demand towards larger apartments[3]. Furthermore, the record drop in housing construction in Krasnodar, as reported in a separate article, may impact the availability and size of new apartments in the future.
In conclusion, the current trend toward larger average apartment sizes in Krasnodar arises from increased sales supported by promotional activities, evolving buyer demands for more spacious homes, and favorable credit environments that facilitate such purchases. However, experts caution this growth might not fully signal a durable market recovery, as much of it results from seasonal and discount-driven factors[1].
[1] RBC Krasnodar [2] Unspecified source [3] RBC Krasnodar
- Evidently, the growth in the average size of new apartments in Krasnodar is linked to an increase in both apartment sales and lot areas, influenced by seasonal effects, promotional strategies, and changing buyer preferences favoring spacious residences.
- Furthermore, the surge in larger apartment sizes in Krasnodar is not solely attributed to long-term structural changes in the housing market but is also a result of favorable short-term market conditions, such as discounts and installment payment schemes offered by developers.
