Russians were told about the preferences of different generations in renting housing in Moscow

The average budget for long-term rentals in the Moscow region is 48.1 thousand rubles for zoomers (generation Z) and 55.5 thousand rubles for millennials (born 1981-1996). This follows from a study by Yandex. Rent and the Golden Apple.

It is specified that zoomers make up 62.2% of long—term tenants in the capital, while millennials occupy 34.4%, and representatives of generation X - only 3.4%. Most often, generation Z chooses one-room apartments, the rent of which is on average 43.1 thousand rubles, while millennials prefer two-room options at a price of 60 thousand rubles.

For zoomers, important factors when choosing a home are the possibility of settling in with pets (50%) and a stylish interior (37%). In turn, representatives of generation X emphasize the presence of a balcony or loggia (79%).

In addition, more than half of the respondents believe that fresh flowers give an apartment a special charm, especially the representatives of generation X (58%) share this opinion. Zoomers and millennials, in turn, prefer to use scented candles to create a cozy atmosphere.

As for leisure time, 49% of respondents like to relax with a cup of tea or coffee. At the same time, generation Z most often pays attention to household rituals to create a comfortable environment (46%).

"Beauty treatments also help to feel at home: almost 36% of respondents say that a bath allows them to relax, and 34% cannot imagine a comfortable time at home without hobbies. The same number say that cleaning helps to relax. Moreover, zoomers like to clean up and organize space more than other generations (40%)," the study says.

It is noted that the survey was conducted in May of this year among 2,000 people of different ages throughout Russia.

Urgent number: the demand for daily rent has increased 1.5 times in a year

Most often, apartments were rented for a day in the south of the country.

Analysts of the Yandex Rent service reported on June 4 that since the beginning of the year, all million-plus cities have shown an 8% reduction in the cost of rental housing. In their opinion, this is due to the growing supply and entry into the market of long-term rental apartments from the mass segment, including unsold secondary real estate.