What a Square Meter Costs in Astana
According to the Bureau of National Statistics, in August 2026 the average price per square meter in Astana was KZT 747,116 for new builds (+1.1% month on month) and KZT 740,356 on the resale market (+1.2%), and rent was KZT 6,079 per m² per month (+4.9%, the seasonal peak in rental demand). That is above the Kazakhstan averages of KZT 625,435, KZT 635,185 and KZT 5,350 respectively.
By Halyk Finance estimates, primary housing in Astana was 19.1% more expensive year on year in July. Across Kazakhstan in August new builds rose 13.1% year on year, resale 9% and rents 17%. 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 | July 2026 | August 2026 | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | KZT 325,800 | KZT 356,800 | +9.52% |
| Comfort | KZT 509,393 | KZT 512,291 | +0.57% |
| Business | KZT 735,326 | KZT 720,452 | −2.02% |
| Premium | KZT 1,063,824 | KZT 1,060,789 | −0.29% |
Source: Homsters new-build catalog analytics, August 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 12.8m in economy class and about KZT 25.9m in business class.
Apartment Prices by Astana District
Resale market: median prices across six districts
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesil | KZT 27m | KZT 39.9m | KZT 64m |
| Nura | KZT 24.5m | KZT 34.5m | KZT 51m |
| Sarayshyk | KZT 21.9m | KZT 30.5m | KZT 49.5m |
| Almaty | KZT 20.55m | KZT 29.9m | KZT 42.5m |
| Baikonur | KZT 18.9m | KZT 26.5m | KZT 40m |
| Saryarka | KZT 18.5m | KZT 25m | KZT 37m |
Source: Krisha.kz listings, median asking price (2026).
New builds: average apartment prices by district
| District | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nura | KZT 28.87m | KZT 42.09m | KZT 61.75m |
| Yesil | KZT 26.27m | KZT 45.31m | KZT 70.96m |
| Saryarka | KZT 17.95m | KZT 35.81m | KZT 56.85m |
| Almaty | KZT 17.35m | KZT 26.64m | KZT 39.82m |
| Baikonur | KZT 34.88m* | KZT 29.75m | KZT 49.57m |
Source: Homsters, August 2026. *In Baikonur one-room units average more than two-room ones because of the supply mix. Sarayshyk is not reported separately in these statistics.
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, August 2026 | Change, August 1–18 |
|---|---|---|
| One-room | ≈KZT 240k/month | +9.1% |
| Two-room | ≈KZT 320k/month | +6.7% |
| Three-room | ≈KZT 500k/month | unchanged |
Source: Krisha.kz. The BNS average rent (August 2026) is KZT 6,079 per m² per month.
Comparing the BNS average rent with the average resale price gives a gross rental yield in Astana of about 9–10% a year: 9.3% on June data and 9.9% on August data, when rents rose seasonally. That is before vacancies, repairs and taxes. How to calculate the net yield: our rental business guide.
Price Trends
| Indicator | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astana new builds, KZT/m² | 739,033 | 739,033 | 747,116 |
| Astana resale, KZT/m² | 727,363 | 731,722 | 740,356 |
| Astana rent, KZT/m² per month | 5,646 | 5,796 | 6,079 |
| Almaty new builds, KZT/m² | 725,995 | 739,762 | 739,762 |
| Almaty resale, KZT/m² | 749,592 | 743,546 | 749,480 |
| Almaty rent, KZT/m² per month | 5,879 | 5,961 | 6,224 |
Source: BNS (via Inform.kz, Tengrinews and 24.kz).
In August Astana new builds were again more expensive than Almaty's (KZT 747,116 vs KZT 739,762 per m²), while Almaty remains pricier on the resale market. By Halyk Finance estimates, in July primary housing across Kazakhstan rose 14.6% and resale 9.5% with inflation at 10.2%; in August resale growth (9%) was again below inflation (9.8%), so in real terms resale housing is getting cheaper. 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 resale asking prices by district 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; the next major update follows the Q3 results (October 2026). On September 14 the index was extended with BNS data for July and August.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a square meter cost in Astana in 2026?
According to the BNS, in August 2026 the average price per square meter in Astana was KZT 747,116 for new builds and KZT 740,356 on the resale market. New-build prices depend heavily on class: in August economy class averaged KZT 356,800 per m² and premium over KZT 1 million.
Which Astana district has the most expensive apartments?
Yesil: by median resale asking prices a one-room apartment costs about KZT 27 million and a three-room about KZT 64 million (Krisha.kz, 2026). Nura is close behind.
Where are the cheapest apartments in Astana?
On the resale market — Saryarka (one-room about KZT 18.5 million) and Baikonur (about KZT 18.9 million). Among new builds the lowest average one-room prices are in Almaty district and Saryarka.
How much is rent per square meter in Astana?
According to the BNS, KZT 6,079 per m² per month in August 2026 (KZT 5,646 in June). The median one-room rent in August 2026 was about KZT 240,000 a month, according to Krisha.kz.
How often is the price index updated?
As sources publish new data: the BNS and Homsters release statistics monthly. A major index update is planned after the Q3 2026 results — in October.
Sources
- 24.kz, 09.09.2026: August housing and rent prices per BNS (in Russian) — 24.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, August 2026 (in Russian) — info.homsters.kz
- Krisha.kz: where the cheapest apartments in Astana are (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Krisha.kz: what is happening with rents (in Russian) — krisha.kz
- Kursiv, 26.08.2026: price trends per Halyk Finance (in Russian) — kz.kursiv.media
- Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan — stat.gov.kz