Why the 1+1 stands out as an investment at KÖY Zekeriyakoy
A 1+1 investment at KÖY Zekeriyakoy makes a strong case for buyers targeting steady rental income in particular. The Emlak Konut guarantee, the Hopkins Architects design, the extensive woodland and the variety of phases together turn a small apartment into more than a home — into a long-term investment. One-bedroom types form a compact and manageable model both for first-time investors and for portfolios aimed at student tenants.
KÖY Zekeriyakoy holds distinct arrangements: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, the Koru Phase, the Villa Phase, Live & Work and Batıyakası Phase 4. That variety feeds rental demand not only from families but from professionals living alone and from tenants connected to the university. Compact apartments in particular stand out for investors through their low vacancy risk and more accessible total entry cost.
- A lower entry cost makes it easier to add to a portfolio.
- A wide pool of tenants means one-bedroom apartments let more quickly.
- The perception of a branded project supports rental demand.
How to build the student rental scenario
The Zekeriyaköy location carries real potential among student tenants thanks to its connection with Koç University. The target here is not large apartments with high rental multiples but 1+1 or compact 2+1 units that stand out on access, security and quality of life. Students and younger academic staff mostly prefer furnished, move-in-ready homes, which makes certain phases within KÖY Zekeriyakoy more attractive.
Current listings show that demand is not merely theoretical. On Emlakjet, a 1+1 to let in Koru Phase 2 of the KÖY project is listed at ₺105,000. In the same data set, 1+1 listings across the Zekeriyaköy neighbourhood show a band between ₺65,000 and ₺105,000, with an average rent of ₺91,675 and an average of ₺631 per m². These figures show that the 1+1 segment can operate in a premium rental band.
- Koru Phase 2 1+1: ₺105,000
- Zekeriyaköy neighbourhood 1+1 examples: ₺65,000 and ₺105,000
- Neighbourhood average: ₺91,675 rent
Demand and rental dynamics by phase
Tenant profiles differ between the phases at KÖY Zekeriyakoy. More established areas such as Phase 1 and Köy Koru can move faster on the rental market thanks to their settled site arrangement and recognition. The Koru Phase, through its position within the natural setting, appeals to tenants seeking a longer stay. Live & Work areas, meanwhile, create an alternative for home-office and hybrid workers.
Century 21 data lists a furnished 4+1 corner garden duplex to let in Phase 1 at ₺240,000. That example shows how sharply rents rise in larger units; so while 1+1 apartments produce a lower absolute rent, they can offer a more balanced investment model in terms of capital required. Emlakjet data puts the average rent per m² across Sarıyer at ₺664, and specifically in Zekeriyaköy at ₺690.8 per m², which confirms KÖY Zekeriyakoy sitting in the upper band of the area.
What to weigh in a 1+1 investment
- The potential for furnished letting
- Service charges and running costs
- Position within the phase and the advantage of the aspect
- The Koç University and Sarıyer transport links
The logic of returns in small-apartment investment
The aim in small-apartment investment is not only monthly rent but steady occupancy and liquidity on sale. In prestigious, nature-integrated projects such as KÖY Zekeriyakoy, one-bedroom units can address a wider pool of both buyers and tenants on resale as well as on letting. The natural woodland, the shared facilities, the security and the perception of the project all create value beyond a simple calculation per m².
Current market data shows rental listings in Zekeriyaköy running from ₺45,000 at the lower end to ₺450,000 at the upper. That wide range reveals how much phase, floor area, furnishing and outlook affect rent. In a 1+1 investment scenario at KÖY Zekeriyakoy, the most critical elements are choosing the right phase and defining the target tenant clearly.
For KÖY Zekeriyakoy phases, floor plans and current listings, visit koyzekeriyakoy.net — and get in touch with us to choose the right phase and the right home.