The Chișinău real estate market in 2026: prices, trends, forecasts
Apartment prices are up 8% compared with 2025. The monthly rental segment remains the most active — demand exceeds supply by 35%. We look at the causes and forecast how the market will develop.
In 2026 the Chișinău real estate market has seen a steady rise in prices, driven by several structural factors: higher demand from the diaspora, a limited supply of new housing in the centre and nearby districts, and a more stable exchange rate.
Average prices by segment
One-bedroom apartments in the central sectors (Centru, Botanica) sell for 55,000–75,000 EUR, compared with 48,000–65,000 EUR in 2025. Two-bedroom apartments in premium areas have reached 75,000–100,000 EUR. The monthly rental market remains the most dynamic: studios rent for 250–350 EUR per month and two-bedroom apartments for 400–600 EUR per month.
Trends for the rest of the year
- Digital transactions — more and more buyers use online platforms for pre-contract paperwork, cutting the average transaction time from 45 to 22 days.
- Premium segment — new projects in Telecentru and Durlești attract investors from the EU.
- Short-term rentals — Chișinău is joining the business-travel map, which boosts demand for Airbnb-style apartments.
Q4 2026 forecast
Analysts expect prices to stabilise, with a residual increase of 3–5% compared with Q1 2026. The commercial sector remains under pressure as businesses move to co-working spaces.