«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.
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located in Verkhnyaya Oba, on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The building was built in 2023. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1
55 m²
11151
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is offered furnished and comes with a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. The building was built in 2009. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
2+1
115 m²
11150
This 90 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Cikcilli is located on the ground floor, on the garden level, and is delivered furnished. It has two bathrooms and a balcony. The building, built in 2007, is 1000 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center.
1+1
75 m²
11149
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 52 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 in the Kargicak district. The layout includes a bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
52 m²
11148
This furnished 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2004 in the Saray district of Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features one balcony and one bathroom. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
45 m²
11146
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Avsallar district of Alanya is located on the ninth floor of a building built in 2025 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and to the city center is 800 m.
1+1
60 m²
11145
This 154 sq m three-bedroom apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba is located on the second floor of a building built in 2019 and is being delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and a balcony. Underfloor heating is provided. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 450 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Ownership is registered with a single document, and an expert appraisal report is available.
3+1
154 m²
11144
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
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.
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located in Verkhnyaya Oba, on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The building was built in 2023. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1
55 m²
11151
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is offered furnished and comes with a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. The building was built in 2009. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
2+1
115 m²
11150
This 90 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Cikcilli is located on the ground floor, on the garden level, and is delivered furnished. It has two bathrooms and a balcony. The building, built in 2007, is 1000 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center.
1+1
75 m²
11149
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 52 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 in the Kargicak district. The layout includes a bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
52 m²
11148
This furnished 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2004 in the Saray district of Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features one balcony and one bathroom. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
45 m²
11146
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Avsallar district of Alanya is located on the ninth floor of a building built in 2025 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and to the city center is 800 m.
1+1
60 m²
11145
This 154 sq m three-bedroom apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba is located on the second floor of a building built in 2019 and is being delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and a balcony. Underfloor heating is provided. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 450 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Ownership is registered with a single document, and an expert appraisal report is available.
3+1
154 m²
11144
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
