In conditions when prices for buying a home in Moscow are constantly growing, it is interesting to look at the most budget options on the market. In this review, we analyzed eight of the cheapest apartments in Moscow. All properties are located in buildings with high-quality finishing, most are located within walking distance of the metro or public transport stops.

Studio in Solntsevo District (€71,464)

Moscow, Russia
$67,237
1 Rooms 27 m² 8/15 Floor

Location: MKAD 47th kilometer.

Total area: 27 m².

Price per m²: €2693.

The most spacious of the presented apartments is located in a comfort-class apartment complex. It is located on the 8th floor of a 15-story building. The layout includes a living area of ​​16 m² and is offered with pre-finishing (White box).

Advantages:

  • Linear layout.
  • Large bathroom.
  • Availability of the basic package “Smart Apartment”.
  • Developed infrastructure of the area.

Transport accessibility: Govorovo metro station (25 minutes walk) and buses that go to Troparevo or Teply Stan metro stations (9 minutes).

the courtyard of the new apartment complex top view
the courtyard in the apartment complex
a recreation space in a residential complex
residential complex
residential complex, top view
residential complex

Studio in the New Complex “Movement.Govorovo” (€57,271) 

Moscow, Russia
$67,149
1 Rooms 25 m² 14/15 Floor

Location: Moscow Ring Road, 47th kilometer. 

Area: 25 m². 

Price per m²: €2318.

New building on the 14th floor of a 15-storey Comfort+ class building from the developer. Whitebox pre-finished apartments. The living area is 17 m².

modern apartment block
new building
exterior
modern new building

Advantages:

  • Direct sale from the developer with discounts at 100% payment.
  • Pre-finishing does not require rough work.
  • Basic package “Smart Apartment” in each apartment.
  • Own commercial infrastructure on the first floors.
  • Car-free courtyards with recreation areas.
  • Bicycle parking lots and premises for washing the paws of animals.
  • Possibility of purchase under the Trade-In program.

Transport accessibility: 25 minutes on foot to the metro station “Govorovo”. Bus stop in 5 minutes walk with routes to the stations “Troparevo” and “Teply Stan” (9 minutes on the way).

Neighborhood infrastructure: Location on the border of New Moscow and South-West provides proximity to leading universities (RUDN, MIREA, MGIMO — 20 minutes by car). In walking distance to a new gymnasium and rating schools. To the shopping center “Mega Teply Stan” and “FoodCity” — 15 minutes, to the ski slope “Novo-Peredelkino” — 20 minutes.

recreation area near the residential complex
modern residential complex

Apartment Near Metro Station “Rasskazovka” (€65,585)

Rumancevo, Russia
$68,778
1 bath 23 m² 14/23 Floor

Location: Borovskoye highway.

Total area: 23 m².

Price per m²: €2852.

Secondary housing on the 14th floor of a 25-story building located near the Rasskazovka metro station. The kitchen is 6 square meters.

Advantages:

  • It is within walking distance to the metro.
  • Developed retail infrastructure (Pyaterochka, Miratorg, and Skazka shopping center).
  • Possibility of mortgage and use of maternity capital.

living room in apartment
kitchen area in apartment
living room in flat

Studio in Buninskie Kvartaly Residential Complex (€74,562) 

Kommunarka, Russia
$96,058
1 Rooms 1 bath 21 m² 11/17 Floor

Location: projected driveway № 7047, Kommunarka district. 

Area: 21 m². 

Price per m²: €3568.

New building on the 11th floor of a 17-storey comfort-class building. Completion date — 2026. Unfurnished apartment with functional layout, ceiling height 2.8 meters, balcony.

Advantages:

  • Mortgage from 1 ruble per month until the commissioning of the house.
  • Family mortgage from 3% for the entire term without appreciation.
  • Mortgage combo: 1 r./month and from 3% after the birth of a child.
  • Large windows and balcony.
  • Options with designer finishing and white box in other buildings.

Location: LCD “Buninskie quarters” is located in the actively developing area Kommunarka in New Moscow. The district is provided with modern infrastructure and has good transport accessibility to the center of the capital.

modern residential complex
flat layout in a residential complex

Apartment on Letchika Babushkina Street (€58,925)

Moscow, Russia
$61,793
20 m² 4/7 Floor

Location: Pilot Babushkina Street.

Total area: 20 m².

Price per m²: €3022.

Studio on the 4th floor of a 7-story brick building.

Advantages:

  • The repairs have been completed.
  • Built-in kitchen.
  • One adult owner.
  • Free sale.

Location: 17 minutes walk from Sviblovo metro station.

living room
large room with skylights
entrance hall
apartment bathroom

Compact Studio Near Izmailovsky Park (€37,036)

Moscow, Russia
$42,222
1 Rooms 1 bath 12 m² 4/5 Floor

Location: 14th Parkovaya Street. 

Area: 12 m². 

Price per m²: €3086.

Secondary accommodation on the 4th floor of a 5-storey building built in 1970. Apartment with a separate cadastral number and quality renovation. Combined bathroom.

Advantages:

  • Finished European renovation — you can immediately move in and live.
  • Proximity to the metro station “Pervomayskaya” (1.5 km).
  • Separate cadastral number.
  • Developed social infrastructure of the area.
  • Location next to Izmailovsky Park (310 hectares).
  • Reasonable price for Moscow.

Infrastructure: In walking distance to supermarkets, cafés, school, kindergarten, city polyclinic and MFC. A special advantage of the location is proximity to Izmailovsky Park, a specially protected natural area where you can find entertainment for every taste.

Compact Studio Near Izmailovsky Park (€37,036)Compact Studio Near Izmailovsky Park (€37,036)

Two-level Studio Near the Metro Station “Airport” (€42,682)

Moscow, Russia
$44,760
1 Rooms 1 Bedrooms 1 bath 15 m² 2 Floor

Location: 2nd Khutorskaya Street.

Total area: 15 m².

Price per m²: €2845.

The most compact of the options presented is a two-level studio near the Aeroport metro station.

Layout:

  • Lower level: 9.5 m².
  • Upper level (mezzanine): 5 m².

The property is positioned as a good solution for renting out or for student accommodation.

The stairwell of the houseBathroom of the flatLiving room in the apartment

Space for a kitchen in a flatStudio 1 room 15 m² Moscow, RussiaStudio with window

Apartment in Writers’ Town (€43,139)

Odintsovo, Russia
$45,239
1 Rooms 1 bath 23 m² 15/27 Floor

Location: Skolkovskaya street, Vnukovskoye settlement.

Total area: 23 m².

Price per m²: €1876.

Apartment on the 15th floor of a 27-storey building in a modern residential complex.

Key Features:

  • Repair according to the design project.
  • Panoramic windows.
  • Installed air conditioning.
  • Monolithic brick construction.
  • Ventilated facade.

The district’s infrastructure includes:

  • Proximity to the Skolkovo innovation center.
  • Concert complex Life arena.
  • Operating schools and kindergartens.
  • Cafés and shops on the ground floors.

Living room in the apartmentLiving room with windows on the sunny sideKitchen in the apartment

Lounge area in the flatKitchen area in the flatBathroom of the flat

Analysis of the presented objects shows that the minimum budget for buying housing in Moscow starts from €37,036. The most common format in this price segment is studios with an area of 12-27 m². The price per square meter varies from €1876 to €3568, and the most affordable options are located in the settlements of New Moscow.

Most offers include ready repair or pre-finishing and are located in areas with good transport accessibility to the metro. Developed infrastructure of the districts includes shopping centers, schools, medical institutions, and recreational areas.

All presented objects are available for purchase with the use of a mortgage, and some developers offer additional options: discounts of up to 18%, preferential mortgage from 1 ruble per month, family mortgage from 3%, installments, trade-in and special promotional conditions. The most favorable financial offers are available when buying in new buildings directly from developers.