«How andwhere to removegood apartment in Turkey long term?» This is one of the first questions asked by many foreign citizens who come to the Republic of Turkey to issue a residence permit.
This topic became especially relevant after several large-scale migration waves in 2022, when citizens from Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the former CIS and Europe poured into Turkey. The huge influx of foreigners and the imbalance between supply and demand have become the main reasons for the unprecedented rise in prices for rent and purchase of residential and commercial real estate. However, even today, renting housing in a resort country is highly popular among foreign citizens.
In our new publication we will tell youhow much it costs to rent an apartment in Turkey and how to do it correctly.
Content of the article:
- Why renting an apartment and moving to Turkey — it's profitable?
- What is long-term rental of real estate in Turkey
- Long-term housing rental in Turkey: basic rules
- How to correctly draw up a long-term lease agreement
- How to rent an apartment in Turkey
- Cost of rental housing in Turkey
Why renting an apartment and moving to Turkey — is it profitable?
Long-term rent an apartment or house in Turkey< /a> guarantees foreign citizens a number of advantages:
- Living in a developed and safe country.This is one of the main reasons why foreigners choose the Republic of Turkey as a country for relocation against the backdrop of geopolitical problems. The Turkish authorities take a neutral position and are loyal towards Russian-speaking citizens who want to live in the country.
- Ease of financial transactions. In Turkey, not only local residents, but also foreigners can use banking services. ;
- Visa-free entry. Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, Kazakhstanis have the right to visit Turkey without a visa for a period of 30 to 90 days, depending on citizenship. < /li>
- Beneficial investment programs.In exchange for the acquisition of Turkish property, foreigners receive the right to apply for permanent residence in Turkey. Guaranteed residence permit (tourist or based on TAPU) all owners receive. When purchasing a home worth $400,000 or more, investors can apply for citizenship using a simplified procedure.
- Wonderful climate. Accommodation on the Mediterranean coast, 300 sunny days a year, warm and short winter — weighty arguments for many investors.
Loyal conditions for foreign businessmen. Opening your own business in Turkey is quite simple and profitable, since the Republic of Turkey is the world's largest export and import hub goods of various categories.
What is long-term real estate rental in Turkey
Short-term and long-term rental housing is practiced in the Republic of Turkey.
Short-term rentals in Turkey are legally permitted to be carried out exclusively by legal entities with the appropriate license. This type of rental is usually used by tourists coming to the eastern country for vacation, treatment, or on a business trip. In tourist regions, the price tag for apartment rentals often depends on the season.
Long-term apartment rental in Turkey — this is a rental whose period exceeds 100 days (in accordance with Law No. 7464 of October 25, 2023).
In this case, both local residents and foreign owners of real estate can engage in the rental business. But in most cases, apartment owners aiming for stable passive income prefer to enter into guaranteed rental agreements with the real estate company or developer from whom they purchased the property. Since, according to the terms of the contract, all issues related to apartment management and the search for tenants, is taken over by the agency or developer.
Long-term rental housing in Turkey: basic rules
If you are planning to rent a house in Turkey for a long period, remember that:
- A correctly drawn up agreement is a guarantee of the legality and safety of both the tenant and the landlord. Its text must indicate the rental period. The document itself must be certified by a notary office.
- Payment for accommodation is paid by residents monthly, one month in advance.
- When signing a lease, please note that in addition to the first month's payment, you will need to pay a deposit. As a rule, this is the amount for the last month of residence. Upon expiration of the lease agreement, the money is returned to the tenants. If the fact of property damage has been established, then part or all of the amount will be used to compensate for the damage caused.
- At the end of the validity period, the contract will be considered renewed automatically, unless other information is indicated in the text and both parties to the transaction agree.
- The main factors on which determinehow much it costs to rent a house in Turkey, several. But despite any changes occurring in the housing market, the owner of the apartment does not have the right to raise the rent by more than 25% per year.
- Utility bills are paid by the tenants. Often in Turkey there is a practice of re-issuing subscription contracts for the provision of utilities to residents. Especially if the lease contract is for a year or more. But who will pay aidat or the fee for maintaining the internal infrastructure of the residential complex, — the parties agree separately.
- If something breaks in the apartment through no fault of the tenants, then the landlord must pay all repair costs. But this point must be fixed in the lease agreement.
- Accommodation in resort cities of Turkey — These are objects that are completely ready to move and live in. Often, owners equip apartments with a standard set of necessary furniture and equipment for tenants.
Important to know!
In Turkey, landlords use so-called sennets. These are promissory notes that are issued for each month the tenants stay. They state that the tenant agrees to pay rent on time, according to the terms of the agreement. Upon receipt of payment, the lessor returns one sennet. And so on every month during the entire stay.
Despite the fact that this practice is unusual for Russian-speaking citizens, we recommend that you treat it with understanding. Since in this way you will not only clearly control your mutual payments, but also have proof of payment in your hands if any unforeseen situations arise.
How to draw up a long-term lease agreement
The lease agreement guarantees both parties to the transaction compliance with all obligations and protection under the law. That is why it is important to be extremely careful when drafting the document.
If you do not have relevant experience and do not know Turkish, the simplest solution — seek help from an experienced real estate agency, whose specialists will help you draw up a competent contract and represent your interests.
Here are some of the most important conditions that should be taken into account when drawing up a legal lease agreement:
- Personal data of the tenant and the landlord must fully correspond to the passport data.
- It is important to correctly indicate the address of the property, as well as the rental period, cost and payment methods. As we wrote above, the text of the contract also mentions the number of sennets compiled.
- Deposit information — exact amount and terms of return.
- What rights and responsibilities are assigned to both parties to the transaction. It is also important to indicate penalties in case any terms of the contract are violated. In particular, we are talking about unilateral termination of the contract.
Both are unfurnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2009, located 250 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies (one with a sea view).
2+1
110 m²
10782
Mahmutlar studio 0+1, 35 m², furnished, with built-in kitchen units and appliances, with a glazed balcony, located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with a bathroom and a sitting area.
1+0
35 m²
10781
Kargicak 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² with furniture and appliances, located on the 3rd floor of a complex built in 2023, with an equipped bathroom and a balcony overlooking the surrounding area and mountains, 200 m from the center of the area and 500 m from the sea.
1+1
55 m²
10780
Demirtaş, 2+1 apartment with an area of 125 m² without furniture, located on the 3rd floor of a complex built in 2010, with two equipped bathrooms, two glazed balconies overlooking the sea and banana groves, 50 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area.
2+1
125 m²
10779
Alanya city center, 1+1 apartment with an area of 59.5 m², unfurnished, on the 1st floor of a complex built in 2022, with one equipped bathroom and a balcony overlooking the surrounding area, 600 m from the sea and 250 m from the center of the district.
1+1
60 m²
10778
Tosmur, furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 300 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the district, with an equipped bathroom, a corner balcony and modern residential infrastructure.
1+1
55 m²
10777
Both are furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a building built in 2012, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with an equipped bathroom and a glazed balcony designed as an additional recreation area.
1+1
60 m²
10776
Mahmutlar apartment 2+1 layout, 125 m², furnished, in a building built in 2015, located 400 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies and a convenient family layout.
2+1
125 m²
10775
Mahmutlar 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2025, located 500 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with an equipped bathroom, a balcony with a partial sea view and premium infrastructure.
1+1
70 m²
10774
Alanya city center, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2021, located 650 m from the sea and 500 m from the center, with two bathrooms, two balconies and well-developed internal infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10773
The Turkler apartment, a 2+1 layout with an area of 129 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2025, is located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the district, with two bathrooms, two large balconies and infrastructure of a five-star hotel, suitable for a residence permit and obtaining citizenship.
2+1
129 m²
10772
In the Oba area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 40 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2023, located 1350 m from the sea and 350 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and spa-level infrastructure.
1+1
40 m²
10771
In the Obagol district, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2017, located 150 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the district, with a balcony and complex infrastructure, suitable for a residence permit.
1+1
55 m²
10770
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 m² without furniture in a complex built in 2017, located 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the center of the area, with a large balcony and complex infrastructure.
1+1
70 m²
10769
Mahmutlar apartment 2+1 layout, 110 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2016, located 600 m from the sea and 250 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies and the infrastructure of a residential residence.
2+1
110 m²
10768
In the center of Alanya, a 2+1 apartment of 90 m² with furniture in a complex built in 2025, located 450 m from Cleopatra Beach and 100 m from the center of Alanya, with two balconies, mountain views and the possibility of short-term rental.
2+1
90 m²
10767
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 45 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2023, located 500 m from the sea and 300 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and complex infrastructure.
1+1
45 m²
10766
In the Mahmutlar area, a furnished 1+1 apartment in a residential complex with a swimming pool, located just 100 m from the sea on one of the main streets of the area, on the 1st floor of a two-block building.
1+1
50 m²
10764
In the Tosmur area, a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2009, located in a well-maintained residential complex with infrastructure and the possibility of obtaining a residence permit.
2+1
120 m²
10763
Tosmur, 2+1 apartment with an area of 110 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2008, located 600 m from the sea and 400 m from the center of the area, with two balconies and complex infrastructure.
2+1
110 m²
10762
Often, the text of the contract is supplemented with an inventory of the property and condition of the housing at the time the tenants move in, and this is important for both parties.
Note: In Turkey, standard rental agreement templates or kira sözleşmesi can be purchased at regular office supply stores. If you have no other options, you can use a standard contract, having first double-checked its text through Google Translator.
After signing, the contract is certified by a notary. Do not neglect notarization, since the signature of a specialist guarantees you official legal protection, and therefore a quiet stay in the rented apartment. When submitting documents for a tourist ikamet, one of the mandatory conditions is that the applicant has a notarized lease agreement.
The list of documents required for renting housing in the Republic of Turkey for a long and short period is different. Foreign tenants who are looking for an opportunityhow to rent an apartment in Turkey fora week or month, that is, for a short period of time, you will only need a foreign passport.
If a foreign citizen plans to stay in Turkey for a longer period, he will need:
- international passport;
- individual tax numberissued by the Turkish tax office.
How to rent an apartment in Turkey
There are two ways to rent housing in Turkey for a long period:
- On your own — through specialized Internet portals, acquaintances.
- Seek help from a real estate agency.
We recommend starting your independent search by studying the city where you plan to stay, as well as its districts and infrastructure.
Sometimes good options can be seen directly on the street. So in Turkey it is practiced to post rental advertisements directly on balconies with the words “Kiralık” or "Sahibinden". In the second case, this means that the apartment is rented out by the owner, and not by the agency. Everything you need to do — dial the owner of the apartment and arrange a meeting.
But the easiest and most reliable option is to find living space on your own — recommendations from friends and acquaintances who already live in Turkey.
To search for real estate via the Internet, we recommend using popular portals Sahibinden or Emlakjet. Some of the advertisements presented are posted by the owners. Using site navigation, you can filter objects by price and other characteristics.
For foreign citizens who do not speak Turkish or English and are not familiar with the nuances of Turkish legislation and the housing market, it is better to contact a reliable real estate agency. < /span>
Experienced real estate companies perform not only intermediary functions, but also:
- will protect all the rights of their clients;
- will help you choose the best housing option;
- will agree on a favorable price;
- will take care of the correct drafting of the contract.
Of course, agency clients are charged additional fees for services provided. However, these expenses are paid off primarily by your safety, saving personal time and guaranteed living comfort.
Cost of rental housing in Turkey
How much does it cost long-term rent an apartmentor a housein Turkey? The following factors are of decisive importance:
- Location — city, district.
- Distance from beach.
- Area and layout.
- Number of floors, view characteristics, orientation to cardinal points.
- Level of infrastructure development of the area.
- The quality of repairs and the readiness of housing for rent.
- Lease duration: the longer the contract period, the more willing the owners are to make concessions on cost.
Against the backdrop of continued high demand from potential tenants, the estimated prices for rental housing in popular cities in Turkey are as follows:
- Standard apartments in Alanya layout 1+1, 2+1 — about 1,000–1,600 € per month.
- Comfortable apartments 2+2, 3+2 in one of the prestigious well-maintained Alanya districts in new residential complexes — 2,000–3,000€ per month.
- Apartments in Antalya 1+1, 2+1 — from 600–1 000 € per month.
- Residential real estate in Istanbul with layout 1+1, 2+1 — from 800–900 € per month.
The prices given are indicative. The cost may change, so we recommend checking the latest information by directly contacting the staff of the Point Property real estate agency.
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes; they are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property — is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support in re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.
Both are unfurnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2009, located 250 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies (one with a sea view).
2+1
110 m²
10782
Mahmutlar studio 0+1, 35 m², furnished, with built-in kitchen units and appliances, with a glazed balcony, located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with a bathroom and a sitting area.
1+0
35 m²
10781
Kargicak 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² with furniture and appliances, located on the 3rd floor of a complex built in 2023, with an equipped bathroom and a balcony overlooking the surrounding area and mountains, 200 m from the center of the area and 500 m from the sea.
1+1
55 m²
10780
Demirtaş, 2+1 apartment with an area of 125 m² without furniture, located on the 3rd floor of a complex built in 2010, with two equipped bathrooms, two glazed balconies overlooking the sea and banana groves, 50 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area.
2+1
125 m²
10779
Alanya city center, 1+1 apartment with an area of 59.5 m², unfurnished, on the 1st floor of a complex built in 2022, with one equipped bathroom and a balcony overlooking the surrounding area, 600 m from the sea and 250 m from the center of the district.
1+1
60 m²
10778
Tosmur, furnished 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 300 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the district, with an equipped bathroom, a corner balcony and modern residential infrastructure.
1+1
55 m²
10777
Both are furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a building built in 2012, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with an equipped bathroom and a glazed balcony designed as an additional recreation area.
1+1
60 m²
10776
Mahmutlar apartment 2+1 layout, 125 m², furnished, in a building built in 2015, located 400 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies and a convenient family layout.
2+1
125 m²
10775
Mahmutlar 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2025, located 500 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with an equipped bathroom, a balcony with a partial sea view and premium infrastructure.
1+1
70 m²
10774
Alanya city center, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2021, located 650 m from the sea and 500 m from the center, with two bathrooms, two balconies and well-developed internal infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10773
The Turkler apartment, a 2+1 layout with an area of 129 m², unfurnished, in a complex built in 2025, is located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the district, with two bathrooms, two large balconies and infrastructure of a five-star hotel, suitable for a residence permit and obtaining citizenship.
2+1
129 m²
10772
In the Oba area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 40 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2023, located 1350 m from the sea and 350 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and spa-level infrastructure.
1+1
40 m²
10771
In the Obagol district, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2017, located 150 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the district, with a balcony and complex infrastructure, suitable for a residence permit.
1+1
55 m²
10770
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 70 m² without furniture in a complex built in 2017, located 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the center of the area, with a large balcony and complex infrastructure.
1+1
70 m²
10769
Mahmutlar apartment 2+1 layout, 110 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2016, located 600 m from the sea and 250 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms, two balconies and the infrastructure of a residential residence.
2+1
110 m²
10768
In the center of Alanya, a 2+1 apartment of 90 m² with furniture in a complex built in 2025, located 450 m from Cleopatra Beach and 100 m from the center of Alanya, with two balconies, mountain views and the possibility of short-term rental.
2+1
90 m²
10767
In the Mahmutlar area, a 1+1 apartment with an area of 45 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2023, located 500 m from the sea and 300 m from the center of the area, with a balcony and complex infrastructure.
1+1
45 m²
10766
In the Mahmutlar area, a furnished 1+1 apartment in a residential complex with a swimming pool, located just 100 m from the sea on one of the main streets of the area, on the 1st floor of a two-block building.
1+1
50 m²
10764
In the Tosmur area, a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m², furnished, in a complex built in 2009, located in a well-maintained residential complex with infrastructure and the possibility of obtaining a residence permit.
2+1
120 m²
10763
Tosmur, 2+1 apartment with an area of 110 m² unfurnished in a complex built in 2008, located 600 m from the sea and 400 m from the center of the area, with two balconies and complex infrastructure.
2+1
110 m²
10762
