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Long-term apartment rentals in Istanbul
Compare 11 sites for Istanbul, Türkiye: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, and apartment choice is huge on both sides. Ferries, the Metro and trams help, but traffic is heavy, so stay near the areas you'll use most.
Areas to look at
- Beyoğlu and Cihangir: lively, views, central on the European side
- Kadıköy: Asian side, markets and cafés
- Beşiktaş: by the Bosphorus, good transport
- Sultanahmet: next to the historic sights
Local rules
Renting a home to visitors for less than 100 days requires a permit from Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- Under Law 7464, a homeowner needs a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to rent out a dwelling for tourism for periods of up to 100 days. Renting without a permit leads to administrative fines. (source, 2024-01)
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Local portal · you'll deal with Hepsiemlak and its advertisers
Hepsiemlak
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Emlakjet
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ilanlar.com
Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site
Spotahome
Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.
Booked and paid on Spotahome: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Spotahome's terms
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Trip.com · you'll book on their site
Trip.com
Wide inventory in Asia and major global cities, including apartments and aparthotels, with 24/7 support.
- Trip.com publishes a customer service guarantee with 24/7 support. source
Booked and paid on Trip.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Trip.com's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
Istanbul apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Istanbul?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com and Airbnb. For monthly stays: Spotahome. Local portals people in Türkiye use include sahibinden.com, Hepsiemlak, Emlakjet and ilanlar.com.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Istanbul for a month or more?
Yes. Spotahome specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Istanbul.
Are short-term rentals regulated in Istanbul?
Renting a home to visitors for less than 100 days requires a permit from Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.