Minsk’s unfinished apartments become a surprising rental trend
A one-bedroom apartment in Minsk’s Minsk-Mir district is being rented out for $280 a month—despite being unfinished. The 23-year-old tenant, Andrei, has signed a two-year lease for the property in the Milan building on Shchemyelyova Street. This follows a growing trend of leasing incomplete flats in the city.
The apartment is part of a larger wave of rentals for unfinished homes. This trend began around the time a major residential complex was built on the site of Minsk’s old airport. While still a work in progress, the flat includes basic amenities: a toilet, bathtub, and a countertop with a sink. The bathroom also has pipes and a 220V outlet for a washing machine.
The rental of this unfinished flat highlights a shift in Minsk’s housing market. Tenants like Andrei are opting for lower-cost, long-term leases despite the lack of full renovations. The official registration of the property ensures reduced utility expenses during the lease period.
