Renting an apartment in Ukraine is a technically simple process, but due to high demand in relatively safe regions and constantly rising prices, finding housing can be challenging.

It’s worth noting that renting a flat for a short period or daily is usually easier — except in tourist cities during holidays and weekends. If you plan to visit a Ukrainian city popular among tourists, such as Lviv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, Kyiv, or Kamianets-Podilskyi, you should arrange your short-term rental in advance — sometimes even several months ahead.

Renting for a longer term (from 2–3 months or more) can be a bit more complicated, since property owners tend to consider many details: whether you can guarantee regular payments, if you plan to live with children, whether you have pets, and if you are willing to provide personal documents as proof of reliability and financial stability.

Where should you look if you need to rent an apartment in Ukraine?
As in many countries, Ukraine has several online platforms you can use to find housing that fits your needs and preferences.

  • Booking.com — You can search by the number of guests, check-in and check-out dates, and other criteria. It’s best suited for short-term rentals. A major advantage of this platform is its English-language interface.

  • olx.neruhomist and dim.ria— These are the most popular websites among Ukrainians, offering advanced search options and a wide range of listings. You can view rental prices in Ukrainian hryvnias (UAH), US dollars (USD), or euros (EUR). The downside is that both platforms lack an English interface.

  • Bird — This app compiles the most up-to-date listings from 24 real estate websites. It does have an English-language interface.

In addition, you can always use general search engines to find real estate agencies that assist with renting apartments and offer English-language websites and support.