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.
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Almaty district had 258,833 residents on October 1, 2026 — the fourth largest of the six districts (Astana as a whole: 1,707,150). Since the start of the year the population has grown by 7,846, mostly through people moving in: net migration was +5,218 and natural increase +2,628.
Microdistricts and residential areas of the district according to OpenStreetMap: microdistricts 1, 2, 2A, 4 and 5, Zheleznodorozhny. The list is not exhaustive; the citywide map and the microdistricts of other districts are in "Astana Districts 2026".
Apartment Prices in Almaty District
Latest snapshot: according to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the median one-room apartment in Almaty district costs KZT 22.0m and a two-room apartment KZT 30.0m. By one-room price it is the fourth most expensive of the six districts; the median for the right bank as a whole is KZT 21.5m. Capital Realty calculated the median across all sale listings in the district — resale and new builds. All districts compared: "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
| Apartment | Krisha.kz listings (median) | New builds (average) |
|---|---|---|
| One-room | KZT 22.0m | KZT 18.69m |
| Two-room | KZT 30.0m | KZT 56.44m* |
| Three-room | KZT 44.5m | KZT 72.93m* |
Listings — Krisha.kz median asking price as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 5), calculated by Capital Realty; new builds — Homsters, October 2026. *October averages for two- and three-room apartments are distorted by the sample mix (KZT 29.04m and 45.91m in September) — do not use them as a benchmark.
By the average price of a one-room new-build apartment, Almaty district is one of the most affordable in Astana (KZT 18.69m; only Baikonur is cheaper). 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
Which bank of the river is Almaty district of Astana on?
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?
Based on sale listings, the median one-room apartment costs about KZT 22.0 million and a two-room KZT 30.0 million (Krisha.kz, November 2026). Among new builds the average one-room is KZT 18.69 million, the second lowest of all districts after Baikonur (Homsters, October 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
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, October 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
- Bureau of National Statistics: Astana population by district on October 1, 2026 (xlsx, in Russian) — stat.gov.kz
- OpenStreetMap: Astana district boundaries (data as of 04.10.2026) — openstreetmap.org
- Krisha.kz: apartment sale listings in Astana (snapshot as of 04.11.2026, medians calculated by Capital Realty) — krisha.kz