Apartments in Turkey: Layout Logic and Entry Prices as We Move into 2026

Buying an apartment in Turkey almost always starts with confusion about formats. A buyer opens a listing and sees: 1+1, 2+1, 3+1. For locals, this is self-explanatory. For foreign buyers, not always. Yet it is precisely the choice of layout that often determines whether a purchase becomes a solid investment or simply a visually attractive property that does not actually work.

By the end of 2025, the Turkish real estate market has become noticeably more rational. Buyers are no longer chasing “whatever is cheapest near the sea.” Instead, they are asking different questions: who will live in this apartment, how it will be rented out, and how easy it will be to resell in two or three years. Layout plays a decisive role in all of these considerations.

How the Turkish layout system works

The Turkish layout system is simple, but it is important to understand it correctly. A 1+1 apartment means one bedroom and one living room. This living room is not a passageway or a “kitchen with a sofa,” but a full-fledged living space, most often combined with an open-plan kitchen. A 2+1 apartment has two bedrooms plus a living room, and a 3+1 has three bedrooms and a living room.

This is why Turkish apartments often feel more spacious than European or Russian equivalents with a similar total area. According to TÜİK data and regional transaction statistics in Antalya and Alanya, the majority of purchases made by foreign buyers fall into the 1+1 and 2+1 categories. This is not accidental: the market has long demonstrated which layouts are easier to sell and easier to rent.

1+1 apartments in Turkey: the logic of a compact investment format

The 1+1 format is the most discussed and the most intuitive for investors. These apartments typically range from 45 to 65 square meters. They include a separate bedroom, a living room with kitchen, a bathroom, and almost always a balcony. In modern residential complexes, such units are often designed specifically with rental use in mind, which is evident in their layouts: there are no wasted square meters, and every space is functional.

Looking at the Antalya market at the end of 2025, 1+1 apartments in new residential projects typically start at around €110,000–130,000. Prices are higher in coastal areas and lower in developing districts such as Altıntaş or Aksu. These ranges are supported by Endeksa analytics and listings from major developers.

The popularity of 1+1 apartments is easy to explain. This is the format with the highest liquidity. Such units are the easiest to sell, the easiest to rent, and the first to leave the market when demand increases. They are favored by investors, couples without children, and buyers purchasing their first property in Turkey who prefer not to tie up large amounts of capital.

2+1 apartments: the most balanced option on the Turkish market

If there is a “golden middle” in the Turkish market, it is the 2+1 apartment. These units typically range from 80 to 110 square meters. At this size, an apartment already feels like a full-fledged home: two bedrooms, a spacious living room, sometimes a separate kitchen, multiple balconies, and one or two bathrooms.

According to Endeksa statistics and agency data, the 2+1 format is most often chosen by buyers who either plan to live in the apartment themselves or combine personal use with rental income. In Antalya, as of the end of 2025, prices for 2+1 apartments start at approximately €150,000–170,000, with further variation depending on the district, the quality of the complex, and distance from the sea.

The key strength of a 2+1 apartment is versatility. It is comfortable for a family with a child, rents well, is suitable for year-round living, and remains relatively liquid on resale. For this reason, many professional investors consider the 2+1 format the most stable option going into 2026.

3+1 apartments and larger: a choice for living, not speculation

Apartments in the 3+1 category represent a different philosophy. Sizes typically start at around 130 square meters and can go significantly higher. Three bedrooms, a large living room, multiple bathrooms, and spacious balconies or terraces make this housing format clearly oriented toward permanent residence.

In Antalya and Alanya, prices for 3+1 apartments usually start at €220,000–250,000 and rise quickly in prestigious districts. It is important to understand, however, that this is not the most liquid format. Rental demand is narrower, and resale can take longer.

That said, for families, relocation, or long-term living “with room to grow,” the 3+1 format remains the most comfortable option. It is purchased not for short-term returns, but for quality of life and long-term stability.

Studios and penthouses: niche alternatives

In addition to classic layouts, the Turkish market also offers studios and penthouses. Studios are more common in aparthotel-style projects and are cheaper, but they are less versatile and more difficult to resell. Penthouses and duplexes, by contrast, are more expensive and target a narrow audience looking for views, terraces, and status.

These formats can be interesting, but they require especially precise calculations. The wrong location or an inflated price can easily turn such a property from an asset into a problem.

How to choose a layout consciously

By the end of 2025, the Turkish market has made one thing clear: mistakes in choosing a layout are more common than mistakes in choosing a city. Buyers purchase apartments that are too small for comfortable living or too large for efficient rental use—and end up disappointed.

The right choice starts with an honest answer to a simple question: what is this apartment for? If the goal is income and liquidity, 1+1 and 2+1 formats most often win. If the goal is comfortable living without compromises on space, it makes sense to look at 2+1 or 3+1 options. Everything else is secondary.

Conclusion

1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments in Turkey are not just different sizes. They represent different scenarios, different target audiences, and different ownership horizons.

A 1+1 is about speed and liquidity.
A 2+1 is about balance and versatility.
A 3+1 is about comfort and long-term choice.

Understanding these differences allows buyers to approach real estate purchases in Turkey not emotionally, but professionally. And this approach will be decisive as the market moves into 2026.