Where the Cheapest Apartments in Astana Are
Based on sale listings the most affordable districts are Saryarka (median one-room — KZT 19.5m) and Baikonur (KZT 20.6m).
Among new builds the lowest average one-room prices are in Baikonur (KZT 17.38m) and Almaty district (KZT 18.69m); an economy-class square meter averaged KZT 393,950 in October 2026.
For reference: the average price per square meter of resale housing in Astana in October 2026 was KZT 742,709, and of new builds KZT 746,490 (Bureau of National Statistics). Apartments in right-bank districts and in economy class are well below these averages.
According to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026, the cheapest apartment in Astana costs KZT 3.4 million — a 14 m² unit in Saryarka — and a one-room apartment of 25 m² or more starts at KZT 6.4 million. How many cheap apartments each district has is shown below.
How Much the Cheapest Apartment in Astana Costs
A snapshot of Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026: 37,287 apartments are for sale in Astana, and only 833 of them (2.2%) cost under KZT 15 million; 325 cost under KZT 12 million and 189 under KZT 10 million. Almost all cheap options are one-room apartments: 777 of 833.
| District | Apartments for sale | Under KZT 15m | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saryarka | 3,723 | 209 | 5.6% |
| Baikonur | 1,511 | 75 | 5.0% |
| Almaty | 5,893 | 180 | 3.1% |
| Nura | 10,061 | 216 | 2.1% |
| Sarayshyk | 4,489 | 79 | 1.8% |
| Yesil | 10,447 | 36 | 0.3% |
Apartment sale listings on Krisha.kz (resale and new builds) as of November 4, 2026; about 1,200 listings without a district are not included. Prices are asking prices: actual deals often close after bargaining.
Saryarka and Baikonur, the older right-bank districts, have the most cheap apartments; Yesil has the fewest. The lowest prices are for 11–14 m² units: before buying one, check that it is registered as a separate apartment and has its own bathroom. One-room apartments of 25 m²+ for KZT 6–7 million are mostly in the Urker microdistrict on the edge of Nura — factor in commuting time and the condition of the building.
Prices by District: Listing Medians
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saryarka | KZT 19.5m | KZT 27.0m | KZT 39.8m |
| Baikonur | KZT 20.6m | KZT 30.0m | KZT 41.0m |
| Almaty | KZT 22.0m | KZT 30.0m | KZT 44.5m |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 23.4m | KZT 32.5m | KZT 53.0m |
| Nura | KZT 25.0m | KZT 36.0m | KZT 54.7m |
| Yesil | KZT 28.0m | KZT 41.5m | KZT 64.8m |
Median asking prices from Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 5), calculated by Capital Realty. The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive district for a three-room apartment is about KZT 25m.
All the most affordable districts are on the right bank — see "Astana's Left and Right Banks".
New Builds: Prices by Class and District
| Housing class | Price per m² (October 2026) | Monthly change | 36 m² one-room* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | KZT 393,950 | +11.36% | ≈ KZT 14.2m |
| Comfort | KZT 520,281 | +1.75% | ≈ KZT 18.7m |
| Business | KZT 722,246 | +1.93% | ≈ KZT 26.0m |
| Premium | KZT 1,178,556 | +11.96% | ≈ KZT 42.4m |
Prices per m² — Homsters (October 2026 results). *Our calculation: 36 m² is the most popular one-room layout in the Homsters catalog in October.
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baikonur | KZT 17.38m | KZT 52.00m* | KZT 55.99m |
| Almaty | KZT 18.69m | KZT 56.44m* | KZT 72.93m* |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 22.00m | KZT 35.27m | KZT 54.25m |
| Saryarka | KZT 23.16m | KZT 36.13m | KZT 61.12m |
| Yesil | KZT 27.00m | KZT 45.79m | KZT 69.79m |
| Nura | KZT 29.94m | KZT 44.39m | KZT 64.72m |
Average new-build apartment prices, Homsters (October 2026). *October averages for two- and three-room apartments in Almaty district and two-room apartments in Baikonur are distorted by the sample mix — do not use them as a benchmark.
Why an Apartment Is Cheaper
- Building age and condition. Older housing in Saryarka and Baikonur is cheaper than new complexes but requires checking utilities, the facade and building management.
- Housing class. Business class costs roughly twice as much per square meter as economy class.
- Location and transport. Distance from the left-bank center, LRT stations and major employers lowers the price — and may lower liquidity on resale.
- Finishing. In new builds, finishing raises the price but reduces spending after purchase; under Nauryz it also determines the down payment (10% vs 20%).
How to Buy Cheaper Without Overpaying
- Compare medians, not ads. A listing price is an asking price; actual deals often close after negotiation.
- Count the full cost of ownership: renovation, utilities, property tax and commuting.
- Check the property — encumbrances via egov.kz, the seller's documents, the building's condition; for new builds — the permit to raise buyers' funds (see "New Builds in Astana: Completion Dates and Checks").
- Choose financing: "7-20-25" covers only completed new builds, while Umai allows resale built in 2016 or later — compared in "Subsidized Mortgages 2026".
- Remember tax on resale: for housing bought from 2026 the exemption starts after two years of ownership (details).
Suburbs: Cheaper, With Caveats
Settlements around the capital (Kosshy, Talapker and others) belong to Akmola region, and apartments there are usually cheaper than in the city. But consider commuting time and infrastructure: according to Homsters (31.08.2026), KZT 145.6bn has been earmarked for water, heating, power networks and roads in suburban settlements for 2027–2028 — meaning some networks are still being completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Astana district has the cheapest apartments?
Based on sale listings — Saryarka (median one-room about KZT 19.5 million) and Baikonur (about KZT 20.6 million) — Krisha.kz data as of November 4, 2026. Among new builds the lowest average one-room prices are in Baikonur and Almaty district.
How much does the cheapest one-room apartment in Astana cost?
According to Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026 — from KZT 6.4 million for a one-room apartment of 25 m² or more (27 m² in the Urker microdistrict, Nura); 11–14 m² units sell from KZT 3.4 million. The median one-room price in the most affordable district, Saryarka, is about KZT 19.5 million; in economy-class new builds a 36 m² apartment costs about KZT 14.2 million (at the average October 2026 price per m²).
How many apartments in Astana sell for under KZT 15 million?
833 of 37,287 listings on Krisha.kz as of November 4, 2026 (2.2%), 777 of them one-room. Nura (216) and Saryarka (209) have the most such apartments, and by share Saryarka (5.6% of the district's listings) and Baikonur (5.0%); Yesil has only 36.
What does a square meter cost in economy-class new builds in Astana?
According to Homsters, KZT 393,950 in October 2026, up 11.36% from September. For comparison: comfort class — KZT 520,281, business — KZT 722,246.
Is buying a cheap apartment in an old building worthwhile?
It depends on the building's condition and location. The entry price is lower, but you should budget for renovation and check utilities; resale liquidity in older housing is usually lower than in new complexes.
Sources
- Krisha.kz: apartment sale listings in Astana — district medians calculated by Capital Realty, November 4–5, 2026 (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: apartment sale listings in Astana — snapshot of 04.11.2026 (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, October 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Inform.kz, 09.07.2026: housing prices per BNS data (in Russian) — inform.kz
- Kursiv, 26.08.2026: housing price dynamics, Halyk Finance (in Russian) — kz.kursiv.media
- Homsters, 31.08.2026: Astana development and suburbs (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz