Oba real estate: prices, lifestyle and who it suits (2026)

Oba is Alanya's year-round residential district just east of the center: mid-rise complexes, a long-established international community, and shops, schools and a hospital within a short drive.

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✔ Sourced & reviewed · updated 20 Sep 2026 · data to 31 Aug 2026
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Asking price

TRY 64,054/m² — +14.5% YoY · ≈ €1,140/m² (S1)

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Distance to center

Roughly 3–4 km east of Alanya Center (developer listings)

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Gazipaşa airport

≈37–40 km (developer listings; Alanya Center is 40 km by the official table); Antalya Airport ≈130 km

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Property mix

Mid-rise apartment complexes; some low-rise blocks

Overview

What Oba is like

Oba works as an extension of Alanya Center rather than a separate resort. Streets are lined with palms and citrus, buildings are mostly low- to mid-rise, and daily needs (supermarkets such as Migros and Carrefour, Metro cash-and-carry, pharmacies, schools) are close enough that many residents live here without a car for routine errands. Alanyum, generally described as Alanya's largest shopping centre, is a short drive away.

Healthcare is one of Oba's practical strengths: developer listings place a state/university hospital roughly 650 m–1 km from parts of the district, and a Monday farmers' market operates locally. Because the area is used all year, not only in summer, it tends to feel lived-in in winter, which matters if you plan to be here outside the holiday season.

On price, Oba sits above the Alanya average: Alanya Realty's late-August 2026 data puts average asking prices at TRY 64,054/m² (+14.5% year on year), against TRY 60,673/m² (+19.3%) for Alanya as a whole. Oba's growth is the more moderate of the districts that report covers, which fits a mature, already-priced-in market. The same report says the strongest demand is for modern 2+1 and 3+1 family apartments with parking and easy year-round access.

Prices

Oba property prices in context

Average asking price per m², Q3 2026 (TRY)

Kargıcak72,777Oba64,054Konaklı62,300Alanya avg60,673Mahmutlar57,446

Source: Alanya Realty Q3 2026 seller report (S1), data to 31 Aug 2026. Asking prices, not completed sales. Highlighted bar = Oba. Alanya-wide average +19.3% YoY; national official housing index fell ~5.1% in real terms.

Getting around

Distances from Oba

DestinationDistanceSource
Alanya CenterRoughly 3–4 km east of Alanya Center (developer listings)S2 / L1
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport≈37–40 km (developer listings; Alanya Center is 40 km by the official table)L1, S2
Antalya Airport≈130 kmS5, L1

Airport distances differ between sources and routes; check your own route. Official Gazipaşa table (S2) lists Kargıcak 25, Mahmutlar 30, Kestel 35, Alanya 40, Konaklı 55 and Avsallar 65 km.

Is Oba for you?

Weigh the trade-offs before deciding

Good fit if you want

  • You want everyday services, schools and a hospital close by, all year round
  • You prefer a mature, established district with a settled international community
  • You are looking for modern 2+1 or 3+1 family apartments with parking
  • You want to be near Alanya Center without living in its density

Reconsider if you want

  • You want the lowest entry prices in Alanya (see Avsallar and Mahmutlar)
  • You want a villa with land and privacy (see Kargıcak and Konaklı)
  • You want a quiet, low-key village feel (see Kestel)
  • You expect the fastest headline price growth (Oba's growth is more moderate)
Before you buy

What to check in Oba

FAQ

Oba property: frequently asked questions

Is Oba a good place to live all year?

Yes, that is its main strength. Oba is used year-round rather than seasonally, with supermarkets, schools, pharmacies, a Monday market and hospital access nearby (developer listings, L1). Alanya Realty describes its strongest segment as practical year-round family living (S1).

Why are Oba prices higher than the Alanya average?

Alanya Realty's data shows Oba at TRY 64,054/m² against TRY 60,673/m² for Alanya (S1). Common explanations are its proximity to the center, newer complexes and established infrastructure. The report gives no formal breakdown, so treat these as plausible drivers rather than measured ones.

Which apartment types sell best in Oba?

According to Alanya Realty, modern 2+1 and 3+1 family apartments, newer residences and homes with parking and practical year-round access have the strongest marketing potential (S1). Furnished 1+1 units are more typical of Mahmutlar.

Is Oba's price growth slower than other districts?

In the Q3 2026 data, yes: +14.5% for Oba against +20.2% for Mahmutlar and +32.0% for Kargıcak, with +19.3% for Alanya overall (S1). Slower growth on a higher base is consistent with a mature district. Asking prices are not completed-sale prices, and none of this predicts future returns.

How does Oba compare with Kestel?

Kestel is generally quieter, more residential and further east, and its indicative price range (TRY 40,000–55,000/m², broker survey, S3) sits below Oba's indexed level. Oba is closer to the center and more built-up. The two sources measure differently, so compare them as a rough guide only.

Which airport should I use for Oba?

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport is the nearest, at roughly 37–40 km. Antalya Airport is about 130 km away, with a much larger choice of flights (L1, S5). Alanya Center is 40 km from Gazipaşa by the official table (S2).

Can foreigners buy property in Oba?

Yes, subject to Turkey's general rules for foreign buyers (see the foreign-buyer and title-deed guides). Foreign buyers accounted for about 26.3% of Alanya's residential sales in 2025 per TÜİK district data as reported by Alanya Realty (S1).

Is Oba good for investment?

It suits steady, long-term rental strategies better than high-yield ones: established demand, but a large stock of comparable, already-furnished units. See the Oba investment page for the numbers and caveats.

What should I check before buying in Oba?

Building age and condition, monthly fees, parking, the actual walking distance to the sea, occupancy permit and title-deed status. Compare against recent comparable listings rather than the district-wide average, which mixes very different buildings (S1).

Is Oba noisy?

It varies by block. The district is described as residential with tourism alongside (L1), so streets near the beach promenade and central roads are livelier than inner residential streets. Visit at different times of day before deciding.

How long does it take to sell a property in Oba?

There is no official district-level figure. Alanya Realty uses about 45–60 days as a working benchmark for a correctly priced standard apartment in Alanya generally, and warns that overpriced listings can sit for months (S1).

What does an apartment in Oba cost in euros?

Using TRY 64,054/m² and roughly TRY 56 per euro (approximate, early September 2026), asking prices average about €1,140/m². A 70 m² apartment would ask roughly €80,000. This is arithmetic on an average, not a quote for any specific property.

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Sources and methodology

Data as of 31 Aug 2026 unless stated; page reviewed 20 Sep 2026. Asking-price figures are advertised prices, not completed-sale prices, and district averages mix very different buildings. Euro figures use roughly TRY 56 per euro (approximate, early September 2026) and are indicative only. Where no sourced figure exists we say so instead of estimating. This page is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice.

  • S1 — Alanya Realty — Alanya Property Market Q3 2026: Seller Report (published 1 Sep 2026; data to 31 Aug 2026). Asking-price indicators, not completed-sale prices. source
  • S2 — Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (official) — distance table to Alanya-area destinations. source
  • S3 — Virto Property — Turkey Property Prices 2026, regional breakdown (broker survey; price ranges, not an index). source
  • S5 — Antalya Transfer — Antalya to Alanya transfer guide 2026 (approximate driving distances from Antalya Airport). source
  • L1 — Developer/portal listing descriptions used for local amenities and approximate distances (Terra Real Estate, A Place in the Sun, PrimeLocation). Marketing copy: treated as indicative and cross-checked where possible. source

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Oba · Everyday life

Everyday shops, medical services and school routes matter to people considering year-round life here. Test travel times from the exact address.

Built environment

Family layouts and newer residences sit alongside older stock; usable area, parking and fees differ.

What residents may value

Practical access and family-sized homes can be appealing, subject to the building and street rather than the district name.

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Test daily life from the address

Everyday shops, medical services and school routes matter to people considering year-round life here. Test travel times from the exact address. Walk the actual routes from a candidate building; a map distance does not show every access issue.

Define your requirements

Family layouts and newer residences sit alongside older stock; usable area, parking and fees differ. Set total budget, room count, parking, lift, view and must-have facilities before comparing homes.

Choose with evidence

Practical access and family-sized homes can be appealing, subject to the building and street rather than the district name. A district benefit does not replace checks on title, condition, fees and comparable prices.