The cities with the highest rental yields have been revealed! Istanbul did not make the list, and the top spot is a complete surprise.

The cities with the highest rental yields have been revealed! Istanbul did not make the list, and the top spot is a complete surprise.

20.11.2025 13:20

In Turkey, the average rent reached 24,923 TL in October 2025. While Anatolian cities like Kırıkkale and Kars stand out in the ranking of cities with the highest rental yields, Istanbul, a favorite for investment, did not make it into the top 15.

The data from October 2025, which monitors the pulse of the housing market across Turkey, has disrupted investors' expectations. In Turkey, where the average rent has reached 24,923 TL, the return on investment is calculated to be 13 years. In the ranking of provinces with the highest rental yields, Anatolian cities like Kırıkkale and Kars stand out, while Istanbul, the favorite for investment, did not make it into the top 15.

The October 2025 report prepared by Endeksa revealed striking data for real estate investors. The gross annual average rental yield of properties across Turkey has reached 7.57%.

ONLY 3 METROPOLITAN CITIES ON THE LIST

According to a report by Ekonomim, the most striking part of the report was the ranking of provinces with the highest rental yields in relation to the sale price of the property. Only Ankara, Şanlıurfa, and Tekirdağ were able to find a place on the list among the three metropolitan cities.

KIRIKKALE RANKS HIGH

The province that offers the fastest return to investors is Kırıkkale, with a rental yield of 9.01%. It is followed by the capital Ankara with 8.90%.

The provinces with the highest rental yields have been revealed! Istanbul could not make it to the ranking, the first place is a complete surprise

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