The average price per square meter of commercial housing: if in the regions it is still acceptable, in Minsk it has exceeded 6,000 Belarusian rubles, and for some types — already 9,000. Renting an apartment in the capital today costs one and a half thousand Belarusian rubles. For a young specialist, admit it, with a good salary giving up at best half — not a great option. The state understands this and is betting on rental housing.

In Belarus in 2026, they plan to build 650 thousand square meters of rental apartments

The state rental housing program addresses four major pain points at once. First, moving to the regions is no longer hindered by the housing issue. Enterprises and the public sector get a powerful trump card, filling vacancies in just a few days. Meanwhile, state-owned housing pays for itself: rental payments generate a stable stream of funds that goes toward expanding and maintaining the housing stock. And, perhaps most importantly, the project relieves immense pressure on the lending market, giving young families a strong start without a mortgage.