Where Baikonur Is
Baikonur is a district on Astana's right bank, formed in 2018. To the south it is bounded by the right banks of the Esil (Ishim) and Akbulak rivers. It covers 18,129 ha and combines urban quarters with residential areas.
In 2026 the city administration proposed transferring 61 ha of Almaty district to Baikonur, raising its area to 18,190 ha. Under the draft, the district will officially include the Koyandy dacha area (443.9 ha), the city cemetery (460 ha) and the Zharyq LLP territory (384.6 ha). Property documents remain valid when boundaries change.
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Baikonur district had 210,549 residents on October 1, 2026 — the fifth largest of the six districts (Astana as a whole: 1,707,150). Since the start of the year the population has fallen by 7,792: more people left the district than moved in (net migration −8,690), while natural increase was +898.
Microdistricts and residential areas of the district according to OpenStreetMap: Zhastar, Ondiris. The list is not exhaustive; the citywide map and the microdistricts of other districts are in "Astana Districts 2026".
Apartment Prices in Baikonur
Latest snapshot: according to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the median one-room apartment in Baikonur district costs KZT 20.6m and a two-room apartment KZT 30.0m. By one-room price it is the second most affordable 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 20.6m | KZT 17.38m |
| Two-room | KZT 30.0m | KZT 52.00m* |
| Three-room | KZT 41.0m | KZT 55.99m |
| Four rooms and more | — | KZT 171.10m* |
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-room and four-plus-room apartments are distorted by the sample mix (KZT 29.76m and KZT 66.07m in September) — do not use them as a benchmark.
On the resale market Baikonur is Astana's second most affordable district after Saryarka. Three-room new-build apartments here are also cheaper than on the left bank (KZT 55.99m versus KZT 64.72–69.79m). All districts are compared in the Astana price index.
What Kind of District It Is
- A "city + residential areas" balance: the district has both urban quarters with apartment blocks and private-housing areas.
- The right bank is developing: the master plan provides for renovating some older right-bank neighborhoods and private housing (Homsters, 31.08.2026).
- Transport: the first LRT line runs along the left bank and through Sarayshyk; how the banks differ: "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
Who Baikonur Suits
- Budget buyers — resale here is among the cheapest in the city (district comparison).
- Buy-to-let investors ready to choose the building and neighborhood carefully: a low entry price raises gross yield, but demand varies across the district.
- What to consider: check the building's condition and documents, and for new builds the permit to raise buyers' funds (how to check).
Rents: Benchmarks
There are no official rent statistics by district. The Astana average is KZT 6,079 per m² per month (BNS, August 2026), and the median one-room rent in August 2026 was about KZT 240,000 (Krisha.kz). Compared with the median one-room price in Baikonur (KZT 20.6m), these averages suggest a gross yield above the city average — but the actual rent depends on the specific apartment.
A detailed yield calculation is in our rental business guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baikonur district of Astana formed?
In 2018. To the south the district is bounded by the right banks of the Esil and Akbulak rivers.
How much does an apartment in Baikonur cost?
Based on sale listings, the median one-room apartment costs about KZT 20.6 million, two-room KZT 30.0 million and three-room KZT 41.0 million (Krisha.kz, November 2026).
Are Baikonur's boundaries changing?
In 2026 the city administration proposed transferring 61 ha of Almaty district to it; the area will grow to 18,190 ha and officially include the Koyandy dacha area, the city cemetery and the Zharyq LLP territory.
Which bank is Baikonur on?
On the right bank of the Esil River, together with Saryarka, Almaty district and Sarayshyk.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Baikonur district (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
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, October 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Homsters, 31.08.2026: Astana development (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Inform.kz, 09.07.2026: housing and rent prices per BNS (in Russian) — inform.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