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Property in Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, spread across two continents on either side of the Bosphorus. It suits buyers who want big-city jobs, schools, healthcare and flights to almost anywhere. Most homes and projects listed here are on the European side, in newer western districts such as Başakşehir, Beylikdüzü and Esenyurt, plus land near the new airport in Arnavutköy.

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Asking prices in Istanbul

Active listings
44
Median asking price per m²
$535
Price range
$3,460 – $928,663

Based on 44 active Buruj listings, updated Oct 7, 2026.

At a glance

Two sides
European and Asian, divided by the Bosphorus
Airports
Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen
Public transport
Metro, Metrobus, Marmaray, ferries
Business districts
Levent, Maslak, Ataşehir

Listings in Istanbul

All listings in Istanbul

Projects in Istanbul

60 projects on sale

All projects
  • Zeytinlikoy Silivri Villas – photo 1

    Zeytinliköy Silivri Villas

    Silivri, Istanbul

    Silivri district in Istanbul, one of the most beautiful areas of the economic capital in Turkey, and this area has witnessed a great advancement and urban expansion, as it has become a destination for investors and tourists, and a destination for major merchants and the…

  • Kilic Ceylan Villas – photo 1

    Kılıç Ceylan Villas

    Silivri, Istanbul

    The Gilan Rural Villas project was built on an area of 48,000 m2 in Salim Pasha, which has become a major and integrated part of the region.

  • Benesta Podio Project – photo 1

    Benesta Podio

    Bahçelievler, Istanbul

    Luxury apartments for sale in Bahçelievler, within the Benesta Podio project, in front of the Tramway station

  • Bizim Evler 11 Istanbul project – photo 1

    Bizim Evler 11

    Avcılar, Istanbul

    The Bizim Evler 11 project, which is located within the ((famous Bizim Evler projects series)), and within the series ((properties for sale in Sparta Kole)), in the European section of Istanbul, Turkey.

  • Mabeyn Sahil project in Beylikdüzü district of Istanbul – photo 1

    Mabeyn Sahil

    Beylikdüzü, Istanbul

    The Mabeyn Sahil project is located in the Beylikduzu district in the European section of Istanbul, which is one of the most famous coastal areas in Istanbul, and is known for its buildings that follow the latest European building standards. The area is characterized by its tall,

  • Burgas Konaklari Villas project in Buyukcekmece, Istanbul – photo 1

    Burgaz Konakları

    Büyükçekmece, Istanbul

    Villas with a modern design and spacious spaces suitable for nationalities, with stunning views of the Marmara Sea

Living in Istanbul

Istanbul is less one city than a collection of very different districts. The historic centre and the Bosphorus shores are dense and expensive; the newer suburbs to the west and north offer more space, residential sites with facilities and lower prices. Whichever side you choose, your daily commute will shape your life more than anything else, so think early about where you work, where the children will go to school and which metro, Metrobus or Marmaray line is close by.

What the city offers is hard to match: universities and international schools, large public and private hospitals, two international airports and a cultural life that never stops.

The western European side

Much of the city's new housing has been built here. Başakşehir is a planned district with wide roads, parks and the large City Hospital, and includes the garden suburb of Bahçeşehir, built around a pond park. Beylikdüzü has a seafront and the Metrobus, while Esenyurt offers many new apartments at lower prices, with higher density. Further north, Arnavutköy sits next to Istanbul Airport and is mainly a market for land.

Central and Asian-side districts

Şişli and Beşiktaş are close to the main business districts, with few new buildings and higher prices. On the Asian side, Kadıköy and Üsküdar combine history, ferries and neighbourhood life, Ataşehir is home to the Istanbul Finance Center, and Marmaray links the coast from Maltepe to Pendik.

Before you buy

  • Istanbul lies in an earthquake zone. Ask for the building permit date, the iskân (occupancy permit) and proof that the building meets the current earthquake code.
  • In older buildings, ask whether an urban renewal (kentsel dönüşüm) process has started.
  • For off-plan projects, check the developer's delivered projects, the building permit and the delivery date written in the contract.
  • Test the commute to work or school at rush hour before you decide.

Browse apartments in Istanbul, land in Istanbul and current projects, or read about costs and taxes when buying. Our Başakşehir branch can arrange viewings across the city.

Guides about Istanbul

Guides
  • Living in Başakşehir: family complexes, the city hospital and the metro line

    Başakşehir is a planned district on the European side of Istanbul, in the north-west of the city, known for its family residential complexes with facilities, its large city hospital, its parks and shopping centres, and a metro line linking it to Istanbul’s network. It attracts Arab families with its modernity and organisation. Before buying for residency purposes, check that the neighbourhood is not closed to registering foreigners’ addresses.

    Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026

  • Esenyurt without the gloss: low prices and what comes with them

    Esenyurt is a district in the west of Istanbul’s European side, one of the most populous in Turkey, with thousands of flats in complexes built over the last two decades at prices below most of Istanbul. The low price comes with a large supply that slows resale and limits price growth, high population density, and many neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence registrations. It suits those buying to live in on a limited budget or for local rentals, after a careful choice of complex and location.

    Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026

  • Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece: West Istanbul Between the Metrobus and the Sea

    Beylikdüzü is a modern residential district on the western European side of Istanbul, with many housing complexes and the terminus of the Metrobus line that links it to the city centre. Büyükçekmece lies further west on the Sea of Marmara coast and its lake, with a quieter feel and houses and villas alongside the complexes. Prices in both are lower than in central districts and supply is large, so the choice depends on proximity to transport, the quality of the complex, the year of construction and the neighbourhood's status for foreigners' residence permits.

    Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026

  • Istanbul Property Prices: Why They Double from One Neighbourhood to the Next

    Istanbul prices vary widely because the city is a chain of cities within a city. The most expensive are the central and Bosphorus-front neighbourhoods on both sides; the cheapest are the western and northern outskirts, where new projects are concentrated. The main price drivers: proximity to centres and the sea, access to the metro or Metrobüs, building age and quality in a high earthquake-risk city, and complex amenities. Always compare within the same neighbourhood, and see live figures on the Istanbul page.

    Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026

  • How to choose a trustworthy real estate company in Turkey: 10 checks before you buy

    A trustworthy real estate company in Turkey holds a brokerage licence and a chamber of commerce registration, has a real office you can visit, publishes the real price and puts its commission in writing before it starts, hands you the title deed in your name at the land registry, and never asks you to pay the price of the property into its own account. Ask any agency these ten questions before you sign.

    Last reviewed Oct 13, 2026

  • Security clearance and military zones: what a foreign buyer needs to know

    Foreigners cannot own property inside restricted military zones and security zones, and the law also sets a cap on foreign ownership in each administrative district and a maximum per person. In provinces where these zones have been officially mapped, a property’s status is known immediately; elsewhere, the tapu (land registry) directorate makes an enquiry to the relevant military authority, which can add time to the transaction. Find out the property’s status early, and do not pay large sums before you are sure.

    Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026

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