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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Zeytinburnu, Istanbul
Under construction
BOSS4's Merkezefendi project: 467 apartments from 1+1 to 7+1 plus duplexes on 17,928 m², with indoor pool, hammam, sauna and 24/7 security, 650 m from Cevizlibağ metrobus. Title deeds ready, delivery 2026, eligible for citizenship and residence.
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.
Başakşehir, Istanbul
Under constructionPrice from $314,000
A boutique project of 3 blocks and 74 apartments in Kayaşehir, with 80% of the land given to greenery and separate men's and women's sauna, hammam and gym. 2+1 and 3+1 apartments from $314,000, delivery July 2027, citizenship eligible.
Eyüpsultan, Istanbul
Under constructionPrice from $307,000
Rams City on the Golden Horn in Eyüpsultan: 1,540 apartments from 1+1 to 4+1 around 15,000 m² of landscaping, 2 minutes from metro and tram. Prices from $307,000 with 50% down and installments; 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%.
Esenyurt, Istanbul
Price from $414,000
A commercial-industrial project by Hasanoğlu Group and Çiftçi Modern Yapı: 187 units from 126 to 1,274 m² with 6 m ceilings and truck access to every floor, near Mercedes-Benz, Baykar and Trendyol. From $414,000, strong rental yield, citizenship eligible.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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 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
Istanbul’s Asian side is generally calmer than the European side. It brings together historic districts such as Üsküdar and Kadıköy, a modern financial centre in Ataşehir, a long residential coastline from Maltepe to Kartal, Pendik and Tuzla, and new inland districts such as Sancaktepe. It is linked to the European side by the Marmaray line under the Bosphorus, ferries and bridges, and it is home to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Choose your district by how close it is to a rail or metro line.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026
Trabzon is about 1,050 km from Istanbul by road, roughly 13 hours of non-stop driving. Flying is the fastest option: a direct flight from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen to Trabzon Airport takes 1 h 40 min to 1 h 50 min, with several flights a day. By bus the trip takes 12.5 to 17.5 hours.
Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026
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