Tyumen apartment demand shifts to compact units

The most popular housing format in Tyumen has become apartments with an area of 40–44 square meters, according to residential real estate analysts. Last year, about half of all transactions for new build apartments were for such living spaces. Meanwhile, interest in very spacious housing continues to decline, despite a lower price per square meter.

“One-bedroom apartments are in greatest demand due to a very wide target audience — from those accustomed to living alone to couples with a child. The popularity is explained by an affordable price and convenient layout,” says Elena Chegodaeva, head of the analytics and consulting department at NDV Supermarket Nedvizhimosti (NDV Real Estate Supermarket).

Very tiny apartments — without a separate kitchen, living room, and bedroom — also remain in demand. They share first place in popularity with one-bedroom apartments and so-called Euro-two-bedroom units.

“The Tyumen new build market at the end of the year confirmed the all-Russian trend. In our projects, we focus on ergonomic layouts. Such formats account for almost 60% of all sales,” Yulia Burmakina, commercial director of developer company Sever (North) in Tyumen, told 72.RU.

In total, over 2025, developers sold 19,173 new build apartments in Tyumen. About 50% of transactions involved a discount: on average, buyers saved 579,000 rubles (approximately $5,800 at current rates). As for supply volume, it decreased by 7.1% compared to the previous year.

“Despite different market conditions, the price [of new build housing] is steadily rising. In 2026, the [Central Bank of Russia] rate will continue to decline one way or another and, according to forecasts, could be 13–15%. In terms of sales volumes, we expect the level of last year or slightly higher. The main tool [for purchasing housing] will be mortgages, which will be partially subsidized by developers,” predicts Elizaveta Lyga, head of the analytical department at Brusnika.

Representatives of the popular analytics service for developers Objektiv.RF are also optimistic about the future. “Currently, the exhibition on the Tyumen new build showcase is 1.3 million square meters. At the current sales pace, it will take about 1 year and 9 months to sell them. This allows us to conclude that the market is in a saturation stage, but not overstocked,” the company«s press service told 72.RU.