Kepez: the most affordable way into Antalya
- on a small budget
- among locals
- learning the language
Kepez in Antalya — flats cheaper than by the sea, neighbours mostly local, and people drive to the beach.
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To the sea
20–30 min by car (guide)
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To the airport
18 min without traffic (OSRM)
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Resale 1+1
from $65,000, approximately (guide)
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Residents
649,102, the most of all (TÜİK)
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Hospitals
a city hospital and 5 private ones (Antalya health directorate)
What it is like to live here
Kepez in Turkey is less known than the beach districts, although more people live here than anywhere else in the city. Kepez grew out of an industrial district; from the 1950s–70s there were weaving mills here (Kepez municipality). The quarters are very different, so look at the specific street (Life by Sea guide).
Expat communities are smaller here, but Turkish comes faster. Nearby are large hospitals — Antalya Şehir Hastanesi and Kepez Devlet Hastanesi (Antalya health directorate), the Tek Sarnıç park and the upper Düden waterfall.
The guide's advice: before choosing a flat, walk from the house to the tram. This route decides whether life without a car will be comfortable.
Who it suits and who it doesn't
Suits
- On a small budget
- Those who want to live among locals
- Those who want to learn Turkish
Won't suit
- Those who want to walk to the sea
- Those who want an expat community around
- Those looking for a complex with a pool and security
Voice of a resident
Opinions about Kepez differ: the quarters are very different, and the impression depends on the street. View the flat by day and in the evening, and check the road to the sea at the weekend.
An interview with a resident — soon in the series on YouTube →
Selection
Flats in Kepez for your request
Listings go out of date fast: a manager will put together a fresh selection of properties for your budget and goal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flat in Kepez cost?
Resale 1+1 — from $65,000, 2+1 — from $75,000; new build 1+1 — from $70,000, 2+1 — from $85,000, approximately (guide). Buying a flat in Kepez costs less than by the sea. Steps — an affordable flat in Antalya: how to buy.
Can you get a residence permit when buying here?
By law, housing from 200,000 USD is a basis for a residence permit of up to two years if you live in it and don't let it (Göç İdaresi); the migration service decides. At the guide's prices, flats in Kepez are usually below the threshold.
Which schools and kindergartens are nearby?
The MEB catalogue lists 210 public institutions in Kepez, the most in the city: 38 kindergartens, 59 primary, 68 middle schools and 35 lycées (MEB).
What taxes does an owner pay when letting?
Rental income is taxed on a 15–40% scale; in 2026 the first 58,000 TL a year are exempt if the income is declared (GVK No. 193). A non-resident should check. Housing held for a residence permit is not let.
Compare with others
| District | Prices | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Muratpasa — closer to the sea | $$ | the centre without a car |
| Dosemealti — a house with a plot | $$ | your own house with a garden |
| Aksu — new quarters | $$ | a new complex |
Current as of October 2026. Author: Life by Sea editorial team.