How Much It Costs to Rent an Apartment in Astana
According to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, half of the one-room apartments in Astana are offered for less than KZT 240,000 a month and half of the two-room apartments for less than KZT 320,000.
Renting is most expensive in Yesil district (median one-room rent KZT 250,000) and cheapest in Saryarka (KZT 200,000). Rents are rising faster than other prices: according to the Bureau of National Statistics, they grew 17.4% across Kazakhstan in the year to October 2026, while inflation in Astana was 10.0%.
Rent Prices by District
| District | Bank | 1-room, a month | 2-room, a month | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesil | Left | KZT 250,000 | KZT 350,000 | 2,019 |
| Nura | Left | KZT 250,000 | KZT 300,000 | 1,270 |
| Sarayshyk | Right | KZT 230,000 | KZT 300,000 | 338 |
| Almaty | Right | KZT 220,000 | KZT 300,000 | 635 |
| Baikonur | Right | KZT 200,000 | KZT 270,000 | 122 |
| Saryarka | Right | KZT 200,000 | KZT 280,000 | 338 |
The median is the price below which half of the apartments with that number of rooms are offered: all monthly rental listings in the district on Krisha.kz as of November 4, 2026, calculated by Capital Realty to the nearest KZT 10,000. Baikonur has fewer than 80 one-room rental listings, so its median is less precise.
The gap between districts is smaller than for purchases: a one-room apartment in the most expensive district rents for about 25% more than in the most affordable one, while it costs 44% more to buy. District reviews are linked in the table.
Left or Right Bank: Where Renting Is Cheaper
On the left bank (Yesil and Nura) the median one-room rent is KZT 250,000 a month; on the right bank (Saryarka, Baikonur, Almaty, Sarayshyk) it is KZT 220,000. Two-room apartments: KZT 330,000 versus KZT 300,000. The left bank accounts for 70% of all rental listings.
How the banks differ beyond price: "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
How Rents Are Changing
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, after three months of growth the average rent in Astana peaked in September at KZT 6,388 per m² a month (KZT 6,079 in August) and dipped slightly in October to KZT 6,352; rents in the capital are up 20.1% year on year. Across Kazakhstan, housing rents rose 17.4% in the year to October — almost twice as fast as overall inflation in Astana (10.0%).
Demand is seasonal: students and the start of the academic year push it up in August and September, so it pays to search before or after the peak. Supply grows at the same time: when large residential complexes are completed, many apartments enter the market at once.
Rent and Salaries
The average salary in Astana in Q2 2026 was KZT 647,920, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. A median one-room apartment takes about 37% of that salary and a two-room about 49%. The average salary is higher than a typical one, so for many people the share is larger.
Other living costs: "Cost of Living in Astana 2026"; if you are planning a move: "Moving to Astana".
What Renting Out an Apartment Earns
Comparing the median one-room rent with the median price of buying one in the same district gives a gross rental yield of 10.7% to 12.3% a year.
| District | Buy 1-room (median) | Rent 1-room a month | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saryarka | KZT 19.5m | KZT 200,000 | 12.3% |
| Nura | KZT 25.0m | KZT 250,000 | 12.0% |
| Almaty | KZT 22.0m | KZT 220,000 | 12.0% |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 23.4m | KZT 230,000 | 11.8% |
| Baikonur | KZT 20.6m | KZT 200,000 | 11.7% |
| Yesil | KZT 28.0m | KZT 250,000 | 10.7% |
Rent × 12 ÷ purchase price; both are medians of Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026. These are asking prices, not deals, and the yield is before vacancies, repairs, furniture, utilities and taxes.
Net yields are noticeably lower. How to calculate them, which taxes landlords pay and how to rent out legally: "Rental Business in Astana"; renting versus a mortgage: "Renting or a Mortgage".
How to Rent an Apartment Safely
- A written contract. Fix the amount, term, deposit, who pays utilities and how the deposit is returned.
- Check the owner. Ask for the ownership documents and ID; if someone else is renting it out — a power of attorney.
- Mind the season. Demand peaks in late summer and early autumn; off-season it is easier to negotiate.
- Foreigners with a visa-free period of up to 90 days must register at their address no later than the 30th day after entry; the owner confirms the registration. Details: "Kazakhstan Without a Residence Permit".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a one-room apartment in Astana?
According to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the median is KZT 240,000 a month: from KZT 200,000 in Saryarka to KZT 250,000 in Yesil.
How much does a two-room apartment rent for in Astana?
The median is KZT 320,000 a month (Krisha.kz, November 4, 2026); KZT 330,000 on the left bank and KZT 300,000 on the right.
Which Astana district has the cheapest rent?
Saryarka: the median one-room rent is KZT 200,000 a month. Overall the right bank is cheaper than the left: KZT 220,000 versus KZT 250,000.
How much have rents risen over the year?
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, housing rents in Kazakhstan rose 17.4% in the year to October 2026. In Astana the average rent in October 2026 was KZT 6,352 per m² a month (+20.1% year on year).
Is renting out an apartment in Astana profitable?
The gross yield on a one-room apartment at asking prices is 10.7%–12.3% a year before vacancies, repairs and taxes; the net yield is noticeably lower.
Does a foreigner renting an apartment need to register?
Yes, if they stay longer than 30 days: since July 1, 2026 foreigners from countries with a visa-free period of up to 90 days register no later than the 30th day after entry, and the apartment owner confirms the registration in an app.
Sources
- Krisha.kz: monthly apartment rentals in Astana (snapshot as of 04.11.2026, medians calculated by Capital Realty) — krisha.kz
- Bureau of National Statistics: inflation in Kazakhstan, October 2026 (in Russian) — stat.gov.kz
- Inform.kz: how new-build, resale and rent prices changed (BNS data, in Russian) — inform.kz
- National Business, 10.10.2026: Astana rents in September per BNS (in Russian) — nationalbusiness.kz
- 24.kz, 09.11.2026: October housing prices and rents per BNS (in Russian) — 24.kz
- Bureau of National Statistics: average monthly salary, Q2 2026 (in Russian) — stat.gov.kz