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Housing

Find your perfect home in Russia by browsing our listings, and learn more about your housing rights, whether you want to buy, rent, or find temporary lodging.

Buying & Selling

Settling down for good? Delve into the topic of buying and selling a home in Russia, including how to secure a mortgage and insure your property.

Real estate guide: buying a house in Russia

If you’re looking to invest in real estate in Moscow, then our useful guide to buying Moscow apartments, Moscow houses and other property in Moscow, can help you through the process.

Mortgages in Russia: home loans and interest rates in 2026

Find out what your Russian mortgage options are in 2026, including costs, rates, and how much foreigners can borrow.

Housing Basics

Start your housing hunt in Russia with the basics: whether it’s better to rent or buy, what your rights are, and where to find sustainable housing.

Russian housing: apartments, houses, and summer homes in Russia

Dairmid Gunn writes a brief account on the history of Russian housing, from kommunalki community flats to dachas along the countryside.

Renting

Renting is a popular accommodation choice for internationals in Russia. Find out where to search for a place and understand your rights as a tenant.

Finding a Russian apartment

Find the requirements to rent in Moscow and how to find Moscow apartments for rent – plus learn about your tenant rights when renting an apartment in Moscow.

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