Housing Prices in Gaziantep Peaked with a 16,67% Increase, Nurdağı Became the Most Profitable District

The housing market across Gaziantep continues to attract attention with its strong upward trend as of June 2026. According to data from the Endeksa analysis platform, sales prices for apartments across the city rose by 16,67% over the last year to reach an average of 3 million 956 thousand 760 TL. With this increase, the average sales price per square meter became 27 thousand 288 TL, and considering the size of a standard 145-square-meter house, it becomes clear how attractive market dynamics have become for investors. Furthermore, it is emphasized that houses amortize in an average of 14 years and the annual rental return is calculated at 7,39%, highlighting the importance of real estate as a long-term investment vehicle.

When past data is examined, the scale of the transformation experienced in the housing sector in Gaziantep emerges more clearly. In the 5,5-year period between January 2021 and June 2026, a magnificent 843% increase occurred in square meter sales prices, while the increase in total housing values surpassed 1028%, approaching the level of a thousand-fold. The square meter price, which was 11 thousand 152 TL on average in March 2023, jumped to 27 thousand 288 TL in June 2026 following the intervening process, reaching one of its historical peaks. These periodic data clearly reveal how urban transformation and population growth in the city have deeply affected the housing market and that prices are in a continuous rise.

Detailed analyses conducted on a district basis show that price increases did not occur at equal rates in every region and that some regions gained value much faster than others. According to June 2026 data, Gaziantep's most appreciating district was Nurdağı with a 34,97% increase on an annual basis, followed by Araban with 26,40% and İslahiye with 25,22%. In central districts like Şehitkamil and Şahinbey, increase rates were seen to be at 24,80% and 19,80% respectively, while Oğuzeli and Nizip also retained their places on the list with double-digit increases. However, contrary to this picture, the 14,36% value loss experienced in Yavuzeli district revealed that imbalances in the market could sometimes vary depending on local factors.

Alongside prices, looking at the average housing sales amounts of the districts also reveals striking information about the economic differentiation and prestige of regions within Gaziantep. At the very top of the list sits Oğuzeli with an average of 7 million 255 thousand TL, standing out due to its airport and transportation advantages, while Şehitkamil and Şahinbey took second and third places as regions with intense central demand with 4,3 million TL and 3,7 million TL, respectively. While districts like Nurdağı, Araban, İslahiye, and Nizip were seen to move in the 2 to 3 million TL band, the drop of the average price to 367 thousand TL in Karkamış shows how wide the price range between regions is and that options exist for every budget.

In conclusion, the report presents important data regarding the pace of housing sales in Gaziantep, confirming that the vibrancy of the market continues. It is stated that sales processes across the city are completed in an average of 61 days and the housing stock for sale is at 17 thousand 796, while only 2% of this stock being ready for sale suggests how tight the supply-demand balance is. Experts state that mobility continues for both buyers and investors, and that price increases, particularly in developing districts with strengthening transportation networks, should be closely monitored in the coming period. In light of all these indicators, it can be said that the Gaziantep real estate market continues to be one of Turkey's most dynamic and markets with high investment potential.