Where Yesil Is
Yesil district is the center of Astana's left bank, with administrative and business quarters and large public spaces. The district covers about 200 km². In 2022 Nura district was formed from part of its territory.
The first LRT line runs through Yesil, including stations at the administrative center — Baiterek and House of Ministries. How the banks differ in prices and housing stock: "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
Apartment Prices in Yesil
| Apartment | Resale (median) | New builds (average) |
|---|---|---|
| One-room | KZT 27m | KZT 26.27m |
| Two-room | KZT 39.9m | KZT 45.31m |
| Three-room | KZT 64m | KZT 70.96m |
| Four rooms and more | — | KZT 101.43m |
Resale — Krisha.kz median asking price (2026); new builds — Homsters, August 2026.
Yesil is Astana's most expensive district on the resale market and leads on prices of two-, three- and larger new-build apartments. The price per square meter depends on class: in August 2026 business class in the city averaged KZT 720,452 per m² and premium KZT 1,060,789 (Homsters).
Residential Complexes by Major Developers
| Complex | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Asyl Besterek | BI Group | Completed |
| Nexpo Global | BI Group | Under construction |
| Adamant Life | BAZIS-A | Completed |
| Sensata Park, S Club, Talmas | Sensata Group | Completed |
| Manar | Sensata Group | Under construction |
| Arai Towers, Triumph Exclusive, Royal Expo Apartments, Asylym Park 1 | NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | Completed |
| Europe City | Orda Invest | Completed |
Based on developer pages in the Krisha.kz catalog (September 2026). Not an exhaustive list.
BI Group is building 16 business-class complexes in Yesil district and adjacent left-bank areas; planned 2026–2027 completion dates are in "New Builds in Astana: Completion Dates", and a selection of ongoing projects in "Left-Bank Residential Complexes".
The LRT and Transport
According to the National Bank, the LRT launch added 4.6% to 10.5% to asking prices near stations depending on the segment and distance. On the central Astana Zhuldyzy — Mynzhyldyq Alley segment, which also passes through the administrative center, the effect was +4.9% within 300 m — less than on outlying segments where access was weaker before the launch.
Full analysis: "The LRT and Apartment Prices".
Who Yesil Suits
- People working in the administrative and business center who want a shorter commute.
- Buyers who value liquidity and a finished urban environment: large public spaces and new residential complexes.
- What to consider: the highest entry price in the city. For a buy-to-let investor that means a lower yield per tenge invested than in more affordable districts; compare options in the price index and the ROI calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district of Astana is the most expensive?
By median resale asking prices — Yesil: a one-room apartment costs about KZT 27 million and a three-room about KZT 64 million (Krisha.kz, 2026).
How does Yesil differ from Nura?
Yesil is the left bank's administrative and business center; Nura was formed in 2022 from part of Yesil district and is being actively built up. Yesil is pricier on the resale market, while the average one-room new build is pricier in Nura (Homsters, August 2026).
Which new builds are in Yesil district?
Projects by major developers include Nexpo Global (BI Group, under construction) and Manar (Sensata Group, under construction); completed ones include Asyl Besterek, Adamant Life, Sensata Park, S Club, Talmas, Arai Towers, Triumph Exclusive, Europe City and others.
Does the LRT run through Yesil?
Yes, the first LRT line runs through Yesil district, including Baiterek and House of Ministries stations.
Sources
- Krisha.kz: resale prices by district (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, August 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Rimo.kz, 26.01.2026: Astana districts (in Russian) — rimo.kz
- Wikipedia: Nura district (Astana) (in Russian) — ru.wikipedia.org
- Tengrinews: National Bank study on LRT and prices (in Russian) — tengrinews.kz
- BI Group: new builds in Astana (in Russian) — bi.group
- Krisha.kz: Sensata Group developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: Nur Astana Kurylys developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz