Even the cheapest ones are burning pockets: Rents in Istanbul have skyrocketed! Here are the most expensive and cheapest districts
Residential rents in Istanbul continue to rise rapidly. According to data from the real estate data platform Endeksa for February 2025, the city's most expensive and most affordable districts have been announced. Experts warn that prices may increase even further in the coming months.
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As renting a home in Istanbul becomes more difficult every day, citizens are facing great difficulty in finding affordable housing.
Real estate data platform Endeksa has announced the cheapest and most expensive districts in Istanbul based on February 2025 data. The latest figures show that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for low-income citizens.
IMBALANCE IN THE HOUSING MARKET
Among the biggest reasons for the rapid rise in rental prices in Istanbul are housing demand exceeding supply, the increase in construction costs, and economic uncertainties.
Experts state that prices are increasing uncontrollably due to the insufficient number of rental apartments in Istanbul.
MOST EXPENSIVE AND CHEAPEST DISTRICTS ANNOUNCED
According to Endeksa's current data, Istanbul's most expensive and cheapest districts are ranked as follows:
Istanbul Districts with the Most Expensive Rental Prices
Sarıyer – 64,266 TL
Beşiktaş – 59,283 TL
Kadıköy – 52,745 TL
Bakırköy – 43,562 TL
Adalar – 36,364 TL
Avcılar – 36,364 TL
Beykoz – 34,787 TL
Şile – 33,094 TL
Üsküdar – 32,035 TL
Şişli – 30,804 TL
Istanbul Districts with the Cheapest Rental Prices
Esenyurt – 16,714 TL
Arnavutköy – 16,948 TL
Esenler – 17,400 TL
Sultangazi – 18,185 TL
Bağcılar – 19,188 TL
Bayrampaşa – 20,931 TL
Real estate experts warned that residential rental prices in Istanbul could rise even further during the summer months. Demand is expected to increase, particularly due to university students searching for rental homes and migration mobility.