Ankara Housing Market Report 2026
Ankara averaged 1,050 USD per m² in mid 2026, up 4.8 percent year over year. The defense-technology hiring wave around Bilkent and Çayyolu tightened rentals in the western corridor, pushing gross yields to 6.6 percent citywide. Public-sector salary indexation keeps rent collection unusually reliable through downturns.
Data updated 2026-06-15 · Source: Hoshna Realty transaction and listing data
1,050 USD
Average price per m²
+4.8%
Price change, year over year
6.6%
Average gross rental yield
55 days
Average days on market
Ankara Prices by District
| District | Avg USD/m² | vs city average | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çankaya | 1,350 | +29% | Embassy and government district with permanent professional tenant demand |
| Çayyolu | 1,200 | +14% | Western compound belt favored by families and senior professionals |
| Bilkent | 1,300 | +24% | University micro-market with guaranteed September rental cycles |
| Keçiören | 750 | -29% | High-volume value district north of the center |
Ankara Market FAQs
Are Ankara property prices rising or falling?
Rising. Ankara prices increased 4.8 percent year over year in USD terms as of 2026-06-15, reaching an average of 1,050 USD per square meter. Public-sector salary indexation keeps rent collection unusually reliable through downturns.
Is Ankara property a good investment compared to Istanbul?
Ankara trades at roughly a 60 percent discount to Istanbul per square meter while yielding more, 6.6 percent gross against 5.8. Istanbul wins on appreciation and international liquidity; Ankara wins on income stability, thanks to government and university payrolls that do not follow tourism or export cycles.
Where should I buy in Ankara?
Çankaya for premium rentals to diplomats and senior professionals, Çayyolu for family compounds with the strongest owner-occupier resale demand, and Bilkent for student units with predictable annual cycles. Keçiören offers the lowest entry prices but expect a purely local resale market.
What does an apartment cost in Ankara?
The citywide average is 1,050 USD per square meter as of mid 2026. A renovated two-bedroom in Çankaya costs around 150,000 USD, new-build family apartments in Çayyolu run 130,000 to 200,000 USD, and value districts start under 80,000 USD.