20.08.2026 13:22
With the announcement of university entrance exam results, private dormitory fees in Istanbul range between 25,000 and 76,000 lira per month. While single rooms in Beşiktaş reach 76,000 lira, students are turning to renting apartments due to rising prices. Fees at state dormitories have not yet been announced.
Following the announcement of YKS results, the excitement of university students' registration was compounded by the anxiety of finding accommodation. In Istanbul, fees at private dormitories, which ranged between 17,000 and 58,000 lira last year, now vary this year between approximately 25,000 and 76,000 lira per month depending on room type and district. While it is possible to find private dormitories in Avcılar for approximately 20,000 to 40,000 lira per month, prices in Esenyurt range from 15,000 to 32,000 lira. In Beşiktaş, fees start from 36,000 lira and go up to 76,000 lira for single rooms.
MONTHLY RENTS AT PRIVATE DORMITORIES REACH UP TO 76 THOUSAND LIRA With the announcement of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) placement results, the rush among university candidates to find dormitories and houses has begun. While accommodation costs in Istanbul vary from district to district, some students prefer private or state dormitories, while others search for rental apartments. Prices at private dormitories in Istanbul, which vary according to room type and district, start from an average of 25,000 lira per month and go up to 76,000 lira.
DORMITORY PRICES DISTRICT BY DISTRICT In Istanbul, while fees at private dormitories ranged between 17,000 and 58,000 lira in the 2025-2026 academic year, in the 2026-2027 academic year, monthly fees vary between approximately 25,000 and 76,000 lira depending on room type and district. In private dormitories offering options from single rooms to five-person rooms, prices differ according to the district and room type.
While it is possible to find a private dormitory in Avcılar for approximately 20,000 to 40,000 lira per month, prices in Esenyurt range from 15,000 to 32,000 lira. In Şişli, prices go from 25,000 to 50,000 lira, in Fatih from 30,000 to 40,000 lira, and in Kadıköy from 30,000 to 50,000 lira.
In Beşiktaş, dormitory fees start from 36,000 lira and range up to 76,000 lira for single rooms. At state dormitories, fees were between 750 and 1,600 lira last year, and this year's prices are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
"CALLS AND VISITS HAVE INTENSIFIED WITH THE YKS RESULTS" Ferah Tan, the general manager of a private student dormitory in Şişli, said, "Our dormitory has 1, 2, 4, and 6-person rooms. We are in a very safe and central location. The reason students prefer this place is that it is much healthier and safer in terms of social life. We haven't increased prices too much compared to last year. While our 2-person rooms were 28,000 lira last year, they are now in the 32-33 thousand lira range. Our 6-person room is around 21,000 lira per person. Apart from that, we have 9 different rooms. Their prices vary among themselves. Students generally prefer 2-person rooms more. It can change depending on what economic conditions allow. There are also those who prefer 6-person rooms; there are also 4-person rooms with platform beds and bunk beds. Our occupancy rate is currently around 50 percent. With the announcement of the YKS preference results, calls and visits have intensified. Registrations also start next week, and we expect a similar intensity there. Our 1-person room is in the 50,000 lira range. 2-person rooms are around 35,000 to 39,000 lira; these are monthly figures, of course. 4-person rooms are around 26,000 lira; platform and bunk bed rooms vary by square meter. Last year, the 6-person room was in the 17,000 range, and the single room was 35,000 lira."
"PRICES ARE AT A TERRIBLE LEVEL" Asya Gültekin, who stated she will start university this year, said, "I am actually a bit worried, because I researched dormitory prices, and they are getting more expensive every year. I am in a dilemma about whether to move into an apartment or stay in a dormitory. I don't know what to do. We are students after all. I hope it turns out well for me." University student Ahsen Bayraktar said, "The recent increases in both dormitory and house prices have truly reached a terrible level. People now start thinking 'Will I be able to stay in a dormitory or an apartment?' when choosing a university. People studying while living at home with their families are at an advantage, but people coming to Istanbul from different cities don't have that advantage."
"REGULATIONS SHOULD BE MADE FOR INCREASING PRICES" University student Mert Bostan said, "Unfortunately, because dormitory prices have increased so much, the three of us friends rented an apartment together. This way, it turned out to be at a much more reasonable price. I think regulations need to be made for these increasing dormitory prices. Because if this continues, the demand for dormitories may gradually decrease. I think students who will choose Istanbul will have difficulties while dormitory prices are this high. As a solution, they might find opportunities to look for rental apartments. Naturally, such an idea comes to mind."