Gross rental yields in Turkey: Istanbul and 7 other cities
Average gross rental yield in Turkey stands at 7.86% (Q3, 2026). Previously, in Q1 2026, the rental yield was 7.326%.
Cities and areas compared
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Antalya
- Izmir
- Adana
- Konya
- Kayseri
- Bursa
Historical rental yields in Turkey
| ISTANBUL - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Kadıköy | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $226,600 | $890 | 4.71% |
| 2-Bedroom | $322,200 | $1,510 | 5.62% |
| 3-Bedroom | $462,600 | $1,870 | 4.85% |
| 4+Bedroom | $717,300 | $3,120 | 5.22% |
| Maltepe | |||
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| Esenyurt | |||
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| Şişli | |||
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| Beylikdüzü | |||
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| Sarıyer | |||
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| Küçükçekmece | |||
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| Kağıthane | |||
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| Istanbul (all locations) | |||
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| Istanbul avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| ANKARA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Çankaya | |||
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| Keçiören | |||
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| Mamak | |||
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| Etimesgut | |||
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| Sincan | |||
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| Yenimahalle | |||
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| Altındağ | |||
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| Ankara (all locations) | |||
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| Ankara avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| ANTALYA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Kepez | |||
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| Muratpaşa | |||
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| Alanya | |||
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| Konyaaltı | |||
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| Antalya (all locations) | |||
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| Antalya avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| IZMIR - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Karşıyaka | |||
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| Konak | |||
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| Karabağlar | |||
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| Buca | |||
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| Bornova | |||
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| Izmir (all locations) | |||
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| Izmir avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| ADANA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Çukurova | |||
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| Seyhan | |||
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| Adana (all locations) | |||
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| Adana avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| KONYA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Konya (all locations) | |||
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| Konya avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| BURSA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Bursa (all locations) | |||
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| Bursa avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
| KAYSERI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Kayseri (all locations) | |||
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| Kayseri avg. Rental Yields | Unlock | ||
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All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you´ll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and Emlakjet |
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Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in Turkey, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is €500 and the median purchase price is €100,000, the yield is calculated as:
(€500 × 12) ÷ €100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.