Istanbul
The feel
Turkey's commercial capital and only intercontinental city — a deep, liquid market with global connectivity, international schools and two major airports. The default choice for buyers who value optionality: live, let, or hold.
Key metrics
15.7M
Population
TÜİK · 20248,416 homes
Foreign home sales (2024)
TÜİK via Tekce/Turk.Estate · 2024~4–6%
Indicative gross yield
agency estimate · 2025≈30% of national GDP
Economic output
general estimateReal-estate market
TCMB/GPG (national, nominal YoY)
Istanbul carries the most citizenship-eligible inventory in Turkey, so it is the easiest market to assemble a single property — or a small portfolio — that meets the USD 400,000 threshold while staying genuinely lettable and resaleable.
Economy
Key industries
FinanceMediaLogisticsTourismManufacturingTech
Airport & connectivity
IST + Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Map & properties
Compare the five cities
| City | Foreign home sales (2024) | Avg price / m² | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | 8,223 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| Bodrum | 365 homes (Muğla) | ≈$2,825/m² | ▼ −1.0% |
| Bursa | 528 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| Istanbul | 8,416 homes | — | ▼ −1.0% |
| İzmir | 381 homes | ≈$1,150/m² | ▼ −1.0% |
Properties in Istanbul
CBI-eligible
Almis La Mer Dragos, Maltepe — Sea-View 1-Bedroom on Asian Side
1 bd82 m²Apartment
USD 475,000
CBI-eligible
Flat 24 Basın Ekspres, Bağcılar — 2-Bed Apartment, 83 m²
2 bd83 m²Apartment
USD 440,000
CBI-eligible
Hilay Mansions, Büyükçekmece — 2-Bed, 124 m², USD 490,000
2 bd124 m²Apartment
USD 490,000
CBI-eligible
Queen Residences Bomonti, Şişli — 46 m² Studio, Citizenship-Eligible
46 m²Apartment
USD 435,000
Ataköy Tower 9: Coastal Investment Apartment in Istanbul
1 bd68 m²Apartment
USD 218,000
CBI-eligible
Avrupa Konutları Şişli — 1-Bed 73 m² Residence in Central Mecidiyeköy
1 bd73 m²Apartment
USD 465,000
Avrupa Residence Oryapark – 1-Bed, Yamanevler, Ümraniye
1 bdnull m²Apartment
Price on request
CBI-eligible
Bomonti Residences by Rotana — 1-Bed, 78 m², Şişli
1 bd78 m²Apartment
USD 470,000
CBI-eligible
Boulevard Sefaköy: 3-Bed 120 m² Apartment in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul
3 bd120 m²Apartment
USD 510,000
CBI-eligible
Emaar Square Residences Üsküdar — 2BR 141 m², Citizenship-Eligible
2 bd141 m²Apartment
USD 1,065,000
CBI-eligible
Finance City Ataşehir | 2-Bed 133 m² Apartment by Istanbul IFC
2 bd133 m²Apartment
USD 620,000
CBI-eligible
Groove House Downtown — 1-Bed Apartment in Levent CBD, Istanbul
1 bd81 m²Apartment
USD 545,000
Mall of İstanbul Residence, Başakşehir — 53 m² Studio Rental Investment
53 m²Apartment
USD 140,000
FAQ
Is Istanbul property eligible for Turkish citizenship?
Yes — residential or commercial property can qualify provided the independent government-approved valuation meets the national threshold (currently USD 400,000) and the legal conditions are met.
European or Asian side — which is better?
Both work; the European side typically offers more branded-residence and prime stock, the Asian side (Kadıköy, Ataşehir) often offers value and strong owner-occupier demand.
General information, not investment or legal advice; verify independently. Source: TÜİK, TCMB, Global Property Guide.