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".
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Yesil district had 340,629 residents on October 1, 2026 — the third largest of the six districts (Astana as a whole: 1,707,150). Since the start of the year the population has grown by 19,977, mostly through people moving in: net migration was +16,794 and natural increase +3,183.
Microdistricts and residential areas of the district according to OpenStreetMap: Chubary, Zarechny, Telman, Prigorodny, EXPO-2017, plus the cottage communities BI Village, Deluxe Town, Family Village and Garden Village. The list is not exhaustive; the citywide map and the microdistricts of other districts are in "Astana Districts 2026".
Apartment Prices in Yesil
Latest snapshot: according to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the median one-room apartment in Yesil district costs KZT 28.0m and a two-room apartment KZT 41.5m. By one-room price it is the most expensive of the six districts; the median for the left bank as a whole is KZT 26.3m. 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 28.0m | KZT 27.00m |
| Two-room | KZT 41.5m | KZT 45.79m |
| Three-room | KZT 64.8m | KZT 69.79m |
| Four rooms and more | — | KZT 103.13m |
Listings — Krisha.kz median asking price as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 5), calculated by Capital Realty; new builds — Homsters, October 2026.
Yesil is Astana's most expensive district on the resale market and is among the leaders on prices of two- and three-room new-build apartments. The price per square meter depends on class: in October 2026 business class in the city averaged KZT 722,246 per m² and premium KZT 1,178,556 (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 bank of the river is Yesil district of Astana on?
On the left bank of the Yesil River. It is home to the capital's administrative and business center — Akorda, Baiterek and the ministries; the other left-bank district is Nura.
Which district of Astana is the most expensive?
By median asking prices — Yesil: a one-room apartment costs about KZT 28.0 million and a three-room about KZT 64.8 million (Krisha.kz, November 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, October 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
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, October 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
- 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