Where Nura Is
Nura is a district on Astana's left bank, formed in 2022 from part of Yesil district. It covers about 193 km² (19,336 ha). It is an area of new neighborhoods and active construction: new phases keep rising next to completed buildings.
In 2026 the city administration proposed transferring 369 ha of Nura to Saryarka district. If approved, residents of the affected area will be served by different district offices, while property title documents remain valid.
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, Nura district had 343,347 residents on October 1, 2026 — the second largest of the six districts (Astana as a whole: 1,707,150). Since the start of the year the population has grown by 39,211, mostly through people moving in: net migration was +34,883 and natural increase +4,328.
Microdistricts and residential areas of the district according to OpenStreetMap: Karaotkel-2, Urker. The list is not exhaustive; the citywide map and the microdistricts of other districts are in "Astana Districts 2026".
Apartment Prices in Nura
Latest snapshot: according to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the median one-room apartment in Nura district costs KZT 25.0m and a two-room apartment KZT 36.0m. By one-room price it is the second 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 | New builds (average) | Krisha.kz listings (median) |
|---|---|---|
| One-room | KZT 29.94m | KZT 25.0m |
| Two-room | KZT 44.39m | KZT 36.0m |
| Three-room | KZT 64.72m | KZT 54.7m |
| Four rooms and more | KZT 94.05m | — |
New builds — Homsters, October 2026; listings — Krisha.kz median asking price as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 5), calculated by Capital Realty.
Among new builds, Nura leads all districts by average one-room price (KZT 29.94m), and on the resale market it is second only to Yesil. The gap between new builds and resale is noticeable here because much of the supply is new buildings. How to choose between them: "New Build or Resale".
Residential Complexes by Major Developers
| Complex | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Garden, Arena City | BI Group | Completed |
| HORIZON, Fortis | BAZIS-A | Under construction |
| Central Park | Sensata Group | Completed |
| W Towers, Ayala | Sensata Group | Under construction |
| Dariya, Eco Park | NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | Completed |
| Dala Jusan | NAK (Nur Astana Kurylys) | Under construction |
| Sport Towers, Baisanat | Orda Invest | Completed |
| Liberty, Asem Tas 2 | Orda Invest | Under construction |
Based on developer pages in the Krisha.kz catalog (September 2026). Not an exhaustive list.
All five of the capital's largest developers work in Nura. A selection of ongoing left-bank projects and a checklist are in "Residential Complexes on Astana's Left Bank".
The LRT: the Strongest Effect on the Left Bank
The first LRT line starts at the airport and runs along the left bank, including Nura station. According to the National Bank, the launch had the strongest effect on asking prices on the Airport — Mangilik El segment: +8% within 300–700 m and +10.5% within 700–1,000 m of stations compared with a control group 1.5–2 km away.
A likely explanation is that transport access here was weaker than in the center before the launch. The study's sample is limited, so treat the estimates as a benchmark (full analysis).
Who Nura Suits
- Buyers of new apartments who value modern buildings and courtyards and accept that district infrastructure develops in stages.
- People who often travel to the airport or around the left bank — thanks to the LRT line.
- What to consider: active construction nearby may affect noise and roads; when buying in a building under construction, check the permit to raise buyers' funds and the protection method (how to check).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bank of the river is Nura district of Astana on?
On the left bank of the Yesil River, next to Yesil district, from part of which Nura was formed in 2022. The first LRT line runs through the district.
When was Nura district of Astana formed?
In 2022, from part of Yesil district's territory. The name Nura was approved by the Astana maslikhat in December 2022.
How much does an apartment in Nura cost?
According to Homsters for October 2026, an average one-room new-build apartment in Nura costs KZT 29.94 million and a two-room KZT 44.39 million. Based on sale listings, the median one-room is about KZT 25.0 million (Krisha.kz, November 2026).
Which complexes are under construction in Nura?
Projects by major developers include HORIZON and Fortis (BAZIS-A), W Towers and Ayala (Sensata Group), Dala Jusan (NAK), and Liberty and Asem Tas 2 (Orda Invest).
How did the LRT affect prices in Nura?
According to the National Bank, on the Airport — Mangilik El segment asking prices rose 8% more within 300–700 m and 10.5% more within 700–1,000 m of stations than in the control group — the strongest effect along the line.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Nura district (Astana) (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
- Tengrinews: National Bank study on LRT and prices (in Russian) — tengrinews.kz
- Krisha.kz: BAZIS-A developer page (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: Orda Invest 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