How do I find a place to live in Turkey?

We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered...

"One way to find a place to live in Turkey is to search online for rental listings. You can look for listings on websites such as Zingat, Sahibinden, and Emlakjet. Additionally, you can search for listings on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. You can also contact local real estate agents who can help you find a place to live in Turkey. Additionally, you can ask friends and family who live in Turkey for recommendations," commented one expat who made the move to Turkey.

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"I recently married a lovely Turkish man and he already has his own home in a very nice neighborhood of Karsiyaka. It's a 10 min. walk to the seaside and parks and there are ample corner markets, bakeries, pharmacies and grocery stores nearby. The post office isn't far away either, so we are in a good location," remarked another expat in Izmir, Turkey.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.