Finding a real estate kiev accommodation is not the easiest thing to do.  I wasn't asking for much. I sent the mail below to several agencies.

"I am looking to rent a 1 room (real estate kiev) for 1 month in Kiev. Arrival would be in early to mid December 2006. I am looking for a studio rental in good to excellent condition. The size is not very important neither is the presence of a lift. I would however like the apartment (real estate kiev) to be in a decent building (fair condition).

The general area I am looking to rent (real estate kiev) around is the Golden Gate . The studio would have to be between the Kontraktova ploscha metro, Vokzal’na metro , Respublikans’kyi metro  and Arsenal’na metro stations. The monthly budget is around 700 USD all fees included. Could you please confirm you have something that is available. "

The answers were the following:

"Sorry, but it's impossible to get a Studio (real estate kiev) right in Kiev downtown for $700/month (for just 1 month) especially when New Year holidays are included. $1100 - 1300 USD is more realistic range."

"Sorry, but all our apartments (real estate kiev) already have bookings for December (we operate our apartments on a daily basis primarily) so we are unable to provide anything for 1 month stay. Also, our monthly prices start from 1000.00 - 1300.00 US$ per month for the central studio apartment."