Where Almaty District Is After 2025
Almaty district is the eastern part of Astana's right bank. On January 29, 2025 Sarayshyk district was formed from its southern part, while the northern part kept the name Almaty. According to the architecture department, the district covers about 8,518 ha after the split, with a population estimated at over 200,000 at the time of the decision.
The boundary with Sarayshyk runs along Sarayshyk Street from the bridge between the left and right banks, then along Koshkarbayev Avenue to the railway and along the railway to the city limits. That is why Nurly Zhol station, the Presidential Park and the National Museum now belong to Sarayshyk — more in the Sarayshyk review.
In 2026 the city administration proposed another boundary adjustment: 61 ha of Almaty district are to be transferred to Baikonur. Property title documents remain valid when boundaries change — only the district services residents are assigned to change.
Apartment Prices in Almaty District
| Apartment | Resale (median) | New builds (average) |
|---|---|---|
| One-room | KZT 20.55m | KZT 17.35m |
| Two-room | KZT 29.9m | KZT 26.64m |
| Three-room | KZT 42.5m | KZT 39.82m |
Resale — Krisha.kz median asking price (2026); new builds — Homsters, August 2026.
By the average price of a one-room new-build apartment, Almaty district is the most affordable in Astana (KZT 17.35m). On the resale market it sits in the middle: cheaper than Yesil, Nura and Sarayshyk but more expensive than Baikonur and Saryarka. All districts are compared in the Astana price index.
What Kind of District It Is
- An established urban district with dense infrastructure and short distances to everyday services.
- A right-bank growth area. Under the master plan, the city's further right-bank development is tied to Almaty and Sarayshyk districts (Homsters, 31.08.2026).
- Transport: the first LRT line runs through neighboring Sarayshyk, including Nurly Zhol station; the banks are compared in "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
Residential Complexes by Major Developers
| Complex | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | BAZIS-A | Completed |
| AYLET | NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | Completed |
| Ainakol | NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | Completed |
| La Vie | Orda Invest | Under construction |
| Nur Aspan 2 | Orda Invest | Under construction |
Based on developer pages in the Krisha.kz catalog (September 2026). Not an exhaustive list.
Before buying in a building under construction, check the developer's permit to raise buyers' funds and the protection method — checklist in "New Builds in Astana: Completion Dates and Checks".
Who Almaty District Suits
- Families on a budget who care about the entry price of a new build: the average one-room apartment here is cheaper than in any other district of the capital.
- Buy-to-let investors — provided the apartment is near transport and services: average rent in Astana is KZT 6,079 per m² per month (BNS, August 2026), while entry prices here are lower than in Yesil, Nura and Sarayshyk.
- What to consider: the housing stock is mixed — older series stand next to new buildings; check the building's condition and documents using our legal due diligence checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Almaty district in Astana?
On the right bank, in the eastern part of the city. After Sarayshyk was formed on January 29, 2025, Almaty district kept the northern part of its former territory — about 8,518 ha.
Which district of Astana is Nurly Zhol station in?
Sarayshyk district. Before the 2025 split this area belonged to Almaty district, which is why older sources list the station there.
How much does an apartment in Almaty district cost?
On the resale market the median one-room apartment costs about KZT 20.55 million and a two-room KZT 29.9 million (Krisha.kz, 2026). Among new builds the average one-room is KZT 17.35 million, the lowest of all districts (Homsters, August 2026).
Which complexes are under construction in Almaty district?
Projects by major developers include La Vie and Nur Aspan 2 by Orda Invest. Completed complexes in the district include BAZIS-A's Austria and NAK's AYLET and Ainakol.
Sources
- Inform.kz, 15.05.2024: where the new district boundary will run (in Russian) — inform.kz
- Krisha.kz: Astana district boundaries to change (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: resale prices by district (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, August 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Homsters, 31.08.2026: Astana development (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Rimo.kz, 26.01.2026: Astana districts (in Russian) — rimo.kz
- Krisha.kz: developer catalog pages (in Russian) — krisha.kz