Avcılar blends traditional Istanbul neighborhoods with a scenic location along the Marmara Sea, offering a mix of older charm and coastal living.

The district attracts middle-income Turkish families seeking affordability, green areas, and accessibility to both city life and the sea.

Home to Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Avcılar Campus, the district has a dynamic population of students and young professionals.

Ongoing urban renewal is modernizing housing stock and public infrastructure, improving the quality of life in once-dated areas.

Avcılar is known for its welcoming community, attracting both locals and international residents who value affordability and access to public transport and coastline.

Apartment prices in Avcılar range from $2,000 to $4,000 per square meter, depending on proximity to the sea and newness of the building.

Ambarlı, Denizköşkler, Firuzköy, and areas near the E-5 highway and metrobus stations are most in demand.

A mix of mid-rise older apartments, new residential compounds, and affordable sea-view flats.

Many new developments offer reinforced structures, green spaces, and parking, aligning with modern needs.

Gross rental returns average between 4.5% and 6.5%, particularly in areas near universities and public transport.

 Properties priced above $400,000 are eligible for citizenship applications by foreign investors.

Provides fast, dedicated-lane transport along the E-5 highway, connecting Avcılar to Mecidiyeköy, Zincirlikuyu, and Kadıköy.

Plans to extend the Marmaray system closer to the district will improve connectivity.

Ensures smooth drives to central Istanbul and western suburbs.

Extensive coverage of all neighborhoods with high frequency.

Roughly 30–40 minutes by car via TEM or Kuzey Marmara Highway.