What a Square Meter Costs in Astana
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, in October 2026 the average price per square meter in Astana was KZT 746,490 for new builds (+0.1% month on month) and KZT 742,709 on the resale market (+0.2%), and rent was KZT 6,352 per m² per month (−0.6% after the September peak of KZT 6,388). That is above the Kazakhstan averages of KZT 629,463, KZT 639,009 and KZT 5,451 respectively.
Over the year new builds in Astana rose 10.2%, resale 9.5% and rents 20.1%; annual inflation in the capital was 10.0% in October. Apartments are rising roughly in line with prices overall, while rents are rising twice as fast. The price of a specific apartment depends heavily on district and housing class — the breakdown is below.
New-Build Price per m² by Housing Class
| Class | August 2026 | September 2026 | October 2026 | Month on month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | KZT 356,800 | KZT 353,750 | KZT 393,950 | +11.36% |
| Comfort | KZT 512,291 | KZT 511,333 | KZT 520,281 | +1.75% |
| Business | KZT 720,452 | KZT 708,549 | KZT 722,246 | +1.93% |
| Premium | KZT 1,060,789 | KZT 1,052,632 | KZT 1,178,556 | +11.96% |
Source: Homsters new-build catalog analytics, October 2026.
Housing class is the main price driver: a premium square meter costs almost three times as much as an economy one. The city average is therefore only a benchmark: a 36 m² one-room apartment costs about KZT 14.2m in economy class and about KZT 26.0m in business class.
Apartment Prices by Astana District
Median prices across six districts (Krisha.kz listings)
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesil | KZT 28.0m | KZT 41.5m | KZT 64.8m |
| Nura | KZT 25.0m | KZT 36.0m | KZT 54.7m |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 23.4m | KZT 32.5m | KZT 53.0m |
| Almaty | KZT 22.0m | KZT 30.0m | KZT 44.5m |
| Baikonur | KZT 20.6m | KZT 30.0m | KZT 41.0m |
| Saryarka | KZT 19.5m | KZT 27.0m | KZT 39.8m |
Source: Krisha.kz listings, median asking price as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 5), calculated by Capital Realty.
New builds: average apartment prices by district
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nura | KZT 29.94m | KZT 44.39m | KZT 64.72m |
| Yesil | KZT 27.00m | KZT 45.79m | KZT 69.79m |
| Saryarka | KZT 23.16m | KZT 36.13m | KZT 61.12m |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 22.00m | KZT 35.27m | KZT 54.25m |
| Almaty | KZT 18.69m | KZT 56.44m* | KZT 72.93m* |
| Baikonur | KZT 17.38m | KZT 52.00m* | KZT 55.99m |
Source: Homsters, October 2026 results. *October averages for two- and three-room apartments in Almaty district and two-room apartments in Baikonur are distorted by the sample mix (KZT 29.04m, 45.91m and 29.76m in September) — do not use them as a benchmark.
The most expensive districts are Yesil and Nura on the left bank; the most affordable are Saryarka and Baikonur on the right bank. More in "Astana's Left and Right Banks" and "The Cheapest Apartments in Astana".
Renting in Astana
| Apartment | Median rent, November 2026 |
|---|---|
| One-room | ≈KZT 240k/month |
| Two-room | ≈KZT 320k/month |
| Three-room | ≈KZT 450k/month |
Source: Krisha.kz listings, median as of November 4, 2026 (three-room — November 10), calculated by Capital Realty. The BNS average rent (October 2026) is KZT 6,352 per m² per month. By district: Astana rents by district.
Comparing the BNS average rent with the average resale price gives a gross rental yield in Astana of about 10% a year: 10.3% on October data versus 9.3% in June, because rents grew twice as fast as prices over the year. That is before vacancies, repairs and taxes. How to calculate the net yield: our rental business guide.
Price Trends
| Indicator | July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 | October 2026 | Month on month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana new builds, KZT/m² | 739,033 | 747,116 | 745,887 | 746,490 | +0.1% |
| Astana resale, KZT/m² | 731,722 | 740,356 | 741,532 | 742,709 | +0.2% |
| Astana rent, KZT/m² per month | 5,796 | 6,079 | 6,388 | 6,352 | −0.6% |
| Almaty new builds, KZT/m² | 739,762 | 739,762 | 739,762 | 746,673 | +0.9% |
| Almaty resale, KZT/m² | 743,546 | 749,480 | 756,164 | 756,330 | 0% |
| Almaty rent, KZT/m² per month | 5,961 | 6,224 | 6,353 | 6,288 | −1% |
Source: BNS (via Inform.kz, Tengrinews, 24.kz, National Business and AIR Press).
In October new-build prices in Astana and Almaty nearly converged (KZT 746,490 and KZT 746,673 per m²), while Almaty remains pricier on the resale market (KZT 756,330 vs KZT 742,709). After the September peak rents dipped slightly in both cities: by 0.6% in Astana and 1% in Almaty. Over the year Astana new builds rose 10.2% and resale 9.5% with inflation in the capital at 10.0%, so in real terms prices are barely growing. What this means for 2027: our price outlook.
Methodology
- BNS — official average prices per m² for new builds, resale and rent in Astana and Kazakhstan (monthly).
- Homsters — prices per m² by housing class and average new-build apartment prices by district (monthly catalog analytics).
- Krisha.kz — median asking prices by district (calculated by Capital Realty from all sale listings) and median rents.
- Limitations: listings show asking prices, not transaction prices; sources use different methodologies, so their values do not form a single series. Official per-district price-per-m² statistics for Astana are not published — for districts we show apartment prices.
Update, September 13, 2026. The index previously published editorial per-m² price ranges for five districts and quarterly changes that were not tied to published statistics. It is now built only from public sources, covers the sixth district — Sarayshyk — and will be updated as new data comes out. On September 14 the index was extended with BNS data for July and August. On November 10 the index was updated with BNS data for September and October and a fresh Krisha.kz snapshot; from now on it is updated monthly, after the BNS release (around the 10th).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a square meter cost in Astana in 2026?
According to the BNS, in October 2026 the average price per square meter in Astana was KZT 746,490 for new builds and KZT 742,709 on the resale market. New-build prices depend heavily on class: in October economy class averaged KZT 393,950 per m² and premium about KZT 1.18 million (Homsters).
Which Astana district has the most expensive apartments?
Yesil: by median asking prices a one-room apartment costs about KZT 28.0 million and a three-room about KZT 64.8 million (Krisha.kz, November 2026). Nura is close behind.
Where are the cheapest apartments in Astana?
Based on sale listings — Saryarka (one-room about KZT 19.5 million) and Baikonur (about KZT 20.6 million). Among new builds the lowest average one-room prices are in Baikonur and Almaty district.
How much is rent per square meter in Astana?
According to the BNS, KZT 6,352 per m² per month in October 2026 (KZT 6,388 in September, the seasonal peak; +20.1% year on year). The median one-room rent in Krisha.kz listings as of November 4, 2026 was about KZT 240,000 a month.
How often is the price index updated?
Monthly, after the BNS publishes data for the previous month (around the 10th): the latest update was November 10, 2026 (October data), the next is around December 10. Krisha.kz district medians are updated once a month.
Sources
- 24.kz, 09.09.2026: August housing and rent prices per BNS (in Russian) — 24.kz
- 24.kz, 09.11.2026: housing prices and rents in October per BNS (in Russian) — 24.kz
- AIR Press, 09.11.2026: new builds and resale in October per BNS (in Russian) — airpress.kz
- Tengrinews, 09.11.2026: housing prices and rents in October per BNS (in Russian) — tengrinews.kz
- National Business, 10.10.2026: housing prices and rents in September per BNS (in Russian) — nationalbusiness.kz
- Bureau of National Statistics: inflation in Kazakhstan, October 2026 (in Russian) — stat.gov.kz
- Tengrinews, 10.08.2026: July housing and rent prices per BNS (in Russian) — tengrinews.kz
- Inform.kz, 09.07.2026: June housing and rent prices per BNS (in Russian) — inform.kz
- Homsters: Astana new-build market, October 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Krisha.kz: apartment sale listings in Astana — district medians calculated by Capital Realty, November 4–5, 2026 (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: what is happening with rents (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan — stat.gov.kz