How To Rent Apartment in Istanbul - 5 options 

As you said, first I would book in airbnb and than, while there, slowly go for the second or the third options

Facebook option is good for prices and more details and more availability

Airbnb first then Sahibinden for sure :)

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help me find apartments for tourists

Thank you! I'm happy to help :)

Glad you liked it. Thank you 😊

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Glad I could help ☺️

Thank you! I saw the maple leafs and had to buy the shirt 😏 You're absolutely right about not having an average price in Istanbul. There is a big prices range. Depending on how close you are to the water, or the city centre. Sometimes they're even more expensive in Downtown Toronto. But as a whole, you can find some really good prices if you don't care for some of that small things. So it really depends on your life needs. For me I just wanted to be close to cafes and restaurants and in a progressive and young demographic. I had another apartment much closer to the water but the seagulls woke me up very early every morning. So I moved 😁

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I'm glad it was helpful. But hopefully in the future you have a better experience. Check out the channel next week when I'll share my bad experience through Airbnb in the my new country😆

I heard we gotta choose real estate agents as the owners may just be posing as owners and not really genuine. Pls comment.

Depends on how long you'll stay. May not make sense to pay agent fee. Also always ask to see proof of home ownership and sign. A lease. You can then take your lease to nearby notary and confirm with them who the real owner is

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Thank you!

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Glad you found it helpful 😊

@@Livingabroadalex I've been to Istanbul five time as a tourist and hope to go again soon. Come to Brazil when you have the opportunity :)))

@@jeffersonhenrique4100 I can't wait to visit Brazil. I'll definitely visit 😁

You're welcome. I'm glad it was informative and you enjoyed it ☺️

Thank you. I did the same for your channel 😊 There are public washrooms at parks and near the subway stations where you pay one or two Lira you can use your Istanbul transportation card or just pay cash. Also some cafes and restaurants like KFC or other chains like McDonald's have washrooms. Maybe just grab an ice cream and use the washroom there.

@@Livingabroadalex Thank you. What about the mosques? I am a Muslim and can use there. I hope these mosques keep their washrooms open, unlike here in Toronto, they still don't.

I'm not 100% sure but i believe the mosque washrooms are open to the public. I've seen people go in and out rapidly and freely, so i assume it's open ans free for use.

@@Livingabroadalex I also thought about this. Since Istanbul is opened 100% so there is no reason these places are kept close. Nevertheless, very happy to get in touch with you. It seems you are a down to earth and very helpful person. I will definitely meet you once I be there. Take care.

I agree. Thank you so much, and of course!

Definitely short term. It's not worth thr Hassle of a few dollars you might save. You can run I to issues you don't know about yet. And refuse to pay more than 1 mo the security deposit.

I understand. It can be challenging. Hope things worked out for you 😊

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You're welcome! I appreciate it 😊 When you say "staying a year" do you mean you'll be applying for a 1 year Tourist Visa? If so, then yes you need to have a 1 year rental contract and take to to a notary to have it notorized.

​@@Livingabroadalex Thank you Alex, I was just watching your recent video about your apartment. Really amazing, I hope you keep up the excellent job man. Yes, I am going to apply for a tourist visa. Greate, so using sahibinden for example, how are we going write the 1year contract? at the note or at some other agency?

Thank you again for the positive feedback. If you're going to rent through any place the owner or the agent will give you the one your contract when you make the deposit and agree to rent the place. Then you take that one year contract that's written and signed by you and the home owner, to your nearest public notary(just type notary into Google maps) and pay between 125TL and 200TL lira depending on where you go to have it notarized. Basically confirming that you are renting from the owner for that period of time.

@@Livingabroadalex Thanks again Alex for helping. With your great videos and helping spirit, I have no doubt your channel will be booming more than before.

Thanks again I appreciate it. This started from being bored during lockdown. So I'm glad people are finding it informative and helpful😊

BOTH European side Asian side

Tha k you. Sorry bro I have no idea. I stayed in Kadikoy the entire time which is great for students, but it's not cheap.

Thank you ☺️ Same as istanbul. Prices will vary but the process and how to rent will be the same .

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I have a one-year tourist visa. On my application I listed unemployed. And that I'm living based off my savings. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get one. I made a video on it m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EaUoyiyazKE.html

For 2 weeks I definitely recommend a hotel. It will be simpler more convenient and lots of options 😊

@@Livingabroadalex thank you for your answer

Very different in some ways. I like Turkey slightly more just for the food, culture, and so many things u ique to Turkey

Actually yes I have. I'm interested in Georgia as well. Specially because of their visa process being very suitable for long-term tourist. And I've heard that cost of living is really good too, so I might actually consider moving there in October if Asia doesn't open for tourism.

@@Livingabroadalex wow that is amazing. I really like your channel probably because we are interested in the same countries which I wish to visit one day :)

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 glad we share the same interests too. I will try and post more videos in the future if the channel gets bigger in a year or so.

You can apply online.

@@Livingabroadalex thanks

Anytime!

Kadikoy!!!

Awesome enjoy!! Have a look at my Thiland videos if you're curious 🤭

I’m moving next month

Awesome!!

@@Livingabroadalex Any advice? I really need to find an apartment when I’m physically there.

Bro I gave you 5 pieces of advice on how to rent an apartments on this video

Sorry i am no longer there and forgot most things. Best of luck 🤝

Sorry i am no longer there and forgot most things. Best of luck 🤝

Thank you for your reply

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@@Livingabroadalex in the UK tenant have certain right for example, the landlord can't increase rent during tenecy, the landlord as you give you 3 month notice if you want you to leave the property during your contract. the landlord is responsible for all maintenance ect. What your legal right in turkey and I also heard that you have to pay agent fee where as in UK the estate agent take fee out of the rent

I'm sure you're protected with some of those things but I really don't know. Here is a link that might help better answer your questions ☺️ www.angloinfo.com/how-to/turkey/housing/renting-accommodation/landlords-tenants

Good for you 🙂

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@@Livingabroadalex I thought in turkey apartment is for $100 or 80$ USA dollar

😂 You can't even rent a room for that price. Whoever is telling you this is misleading you. Take a look at Airbnb, Sahibinden, or other apartment rental sites to see for yourself. Apartment prices as sky rocketing and you'll be lucky to find anything under $300 USD in a decent neighborhood in Istanbul. Not to mention as a foreigner prices will be high and especially if you want to rent on a monthly basis.

@@Livingabroadalex but in your 3’rd option in 7:30 there is an apartment in your video that is only 1,000 TL which is equal to $89 and in minute 7:41 there is an apartment only for 1,500 TL which is equal to $133 in your own video,, please i just need small apartment (only 50 square meter) pnly for 1 or 2 people no need for family size pls

Those apartments are are at the top of the page as ads. They are misleading. They are either not furnished, in neighborhoods where it is far from city center. Require long term lease agreement, are through agencies, require 3 months deposit. Or simply are a shared room in a house or 2 bedroom apartment.

Sure. What do you need help with?

@@Livingabroadalex I’m looking for a 1 month apartment furnished because I only want to stay in Istanbul for one month. I tried airbnb and when I proceed to payment method the methods don’t show. I don’t know why. But is there any safe website or rental website that is legit that lets you rent suites or finished apartments with the same safety and security levels of Airbnb, if not better. Because the app is being werid right now.

That's so weird but try Booking.com or theblueground.com (might not have too ma y short stay options)