Bahçeşehir is a planned garden suburb on Istanbul's European side, laid out around a large pond park, with villas, low-rise sites and newer apartment complexes. It is greener and calmer than most of the city and suits families who want space, schools and parks close to home.
2 projects on sale
Bahçeşehir, Istanbul
Off-plan
The 12th project in İhlas Holding's Bizim Evler series: 473 apartments in 7 blocks on 43,000 m² of land, 32,500 m² of it green space, with lake and Canal Istanbul views. Delivery December 2028; eligible for Turkish citizenship.
Bahçeşehir, Istanbul
Price from ₺7,784,000approximately $156,000
Natura by Fırat Group, Üstün Yapı and BCM İnşaat: 2,482 homes in 15 blocks on 68,000 m²; 2+1 from TRY 7,784,000 and 3+1 from TRY 10,008,000 (VAT included), installments up to 36 months at 1.99%.
Bahçeşehir was designed as a garden town, and the pond park at its heart, with walking paths and cafés, is still the centre of local life. Streets are quieter than in most of Istanbul, with villas and low-rise sites in the older parts and taller complexes on the edges. Schools and shops are close by, but the centre of Istanbul is far, so test your commute at rush hour.
For villas, check the title deed, the condition of older buildings and whether any additions are licensed. For apartments, compare site fees (aidat), facilities, the building's age and its earthquake compliance. Also ask how security, parking and garden upkeep are handled in the complex. Neighbouring Başakşehir and Esenyurt offer more new-build choice.
Istanbul offers four main options: free Turkish state schools, Turkish private schools, international schools with foreign curricula, and schools that teach an Arabic curriculum. Before enrolling, check what type of licence the school holds from the Turkish Ministry of Education, whether your home country recognises its certificates, and how far it is and what school transport it offers, because the school may decide which neighbourhood you buy in.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026
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 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
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