The average price per square meter requested by real estate developers and owners for residential units in Romania increased by 15% in 2025, with the highest rise seen in Craiova, according to a survey conducted by Imobiliare.ro, as reported by Profit.ro.

The 21% increase propelled the southern Romanian city to fourth place in the top of the most expensive in the country, after Cluj-Napoca, Brasov, and Bucharest. With an average asking price of EUR 2,095/sqm, Craiova is currently a short distance from Bucharest (EUR 2,178/sqm, +17%). 

The capital city also saw significant price increases this year. On average, the price requested by owners and developers from buyers increased by about 17%, the second-highest advance recorded in 12 months nationwide. 

Buyers in Cluj-Napoca pay, on average, the highest price in the country – EUR 3,207/usable square meter to purchase an apartment. The slower advance, still in the double-digit region (+11%),  is understandable, as the other large cities in the country are struggling in 2025 to narrow the gap with the market leader.

iulian@romania-insider.com

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