How Many Districts Astana Has
Astana has six administrative districts: Yesil and Nura on the left bank, and Saryarka, Baikonur, Almaty and Sarayshyk on the right. The youngest, Sarayshyk, was formed on January 29, 2025 from the southern part of Almaty district.
Resale prices are highest in Yesil and lowest in Saryarka and Baikonur.
Update, September 13, 2026. This article previously referred to five districts and gave prices as editorial ranges. It has been reworked: Sarayshyk was added, prices were replaced with Krisha.kz and Homsters data, and unverifiable estimates were removed.
Astana's Six Districts: Comparison Table
| District | Bank | Area | Character | Resale 1-room (median) | New-build 1-room (average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesil | Left | ≈200 km² | Administrative and business center, modern complexes | KZT 27m | KZT 26.27m |
| Nura | Left | ≈193 km² | New neighborhoods and active construction (since 2022) | KZT 24.5m | KZT 28.87m |
| Sarayshyk | Right | ≈70 km² | The youngest district (since 2025): railway station, 5 LRT stations, parks | KZT 21.9m | no data |
| Almaty | Right | ≈85 km² | Dense infrastructure, short distances | KZT 20.55m | KZT 17.35m |
| Baikonur | Right | ≈181 km² | Urban quarters and residential areas (since 2018) | KZT 18.9m | KZT 34.88m* |
| Saryarka | Right | ≈68 km² | Historic center, established neighborhoods | KZT 18.5m | KZT 17.95m |
Area — rimo.kz and Wikipedia; resale — Krisha.kz (2026); new builds — Homsters (August 2026). *Baikonur's average one-room price is distorted by the supply mix.
The Left and Right Banks
The left bank is the capital's new center: Yesil's administrative and business quarters and fast-growing Nura. The right bank is the historic city: Saryarka, Baikonur, Almaty district and Sarayshyk with Nurly Zhol station.
On the resale market a median one-room apartment costs KZT 24.5–27m on the left bank and KZT 18.5–21.9m on the right. Detailed comparison: "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
Which Districts the LRT Connects
The first LRT line, opened on May 16, 2026, runs 22.4 km from the airport through Nura and Yesil to Nurly Zhol station in Sarayshyk. According to the National Bank, after the launch asking prices near stations rose more than 1.5–2 km from the line — by 4.6% to 10.5% depending on the segment and distance (details).
How District Boundaries Are Changing
- 2022: Nura district was formed from part of Yesil district.
- 2025: Sarayshyk was formed from the southern part of Almaty district.
- 2026 (draft): Saryarka may receive 369 ha of Nura's territory and Baikonur 61 ha of Almaty district. Property documents remain valid when boundaries change.
How to Choose a District
- Start with your routes: work, school, the railway station or airport — commuting time affects quality of life more than a district's prestige.
- Set a budget and compare median prices: the gap between the cheapest and most expensive district for a three-room apartment is about KZT 27m.
- Choose the housing type: new builds are concentrated on the left bank and in developing parts of the right bank, older housing in Saryarka and other right-bank districts.
- Check the specific building — documents, condition, and for new builds the permit to raise buyers' funds.
- For investment, calculate yield from the entry price and rent rather than the district's prestige — the calculator helps.
The most affordable options are in "The Cheapest Apartments in Astana", and the overall price picture in the price index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many districts does Astana have?
Six: Almaty, Baikonur, Yesil, Nura, Sarayshyk and Saryarka. Sarayshyk was formed on January 29, 2025 from part of Almaty district, and Nura in 2022 from part of Yesil.
Which Astana districts are on the left bank and which on the right?
Yesil and Nura are on the left bank. Saryarka, Baikonur, Almaty district and Sarayshyk are on the right.
Which district of Astana is the most expensive?
By median resale asking prices — Yesil: a one-room apartment costs about KZT 27 million (Krisha.kz, 2026). Among new builds the highest average one-room price is in Nura (KZT 28.87 million, Homsters, August 2026).
Which district of Astana is the cheapest?
On the resale market — Saryarka (one-room about KZT 18.5 million) and Baikonur (about KZT 18.9 million). Among new builds the lowest average one-room price is in Almaty district (KZT 17.35 million).
Which districts does the LRT run through?
Nura and Yesil on the left bank and Sarayshyk on the right, where the Nurly Zhol terminus is located.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Sarayshyk district (in Russian) — ru.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia: Nura district (Astana) (in Russian) — ru.wikipedia.org
- Rimo.kz, 26.01.2026: Astana districts (in Russian) — rimo.kz
- Krisha.kz: Astana district boundaries to change (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: where the cheapest apartments in Astana are (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, August 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Tengrinews: National Bank study on LRT and prices (in Russian) — tengrinews.kz