Tashkent is a city that has changed beyond recognition over the past ten years. New residential complexes, renovated roads, a metro system that didn't exist before. But for anyone buying an apartment or house here, what matters more than pretty pictures is how the city actually works.
We deal with real owner questions every day: how to pay utility bills, which district to choose for rentals, how much a plumber costs. Here is the Tashkent we see from the inside.
Districts: what's where
Tashkent is divided into 12 districts. For overseas property owners, three groups matter.
Center — Mirabad and Shaykhantakhur districts. Expensive property, high rents. Mirabad is the business center, near the main train station and office buildings. Shaykhantakhur is quieter, more parks, older construction. One-bedroom rent: $400–600/month.
North — Yunusabad district, at the foot of the Chimgan mountains. Green, family-friendly, good schools. Plenty of new builds. Prices above average but below center. Rent: $300–500.
nSleeping districts — Chilanzar, Sergeli, Almazar. Mass construction, cheap property. Rent from $150. Good for long-term rental — demand is stable, turnover is low.
Separately — new builds. In 2024–2026, more residential complexes have been completed in Tashkent than in the previous 20 years combined. New build prices start from $600–800 per square meter in sleeping districts and reach $1,500–2,000 in the center.
Transport
Metro — three lines, 43 stations. Runs 5:00 to midnight. Ticket: 1,400 soums (about $0.11). Buses and taxis are cheap. Yandex Go is the main mode of transport for most residents. A trip across the city costs $0.50–2.00.
For owners renting out apartments: being within walking distance of a metro station increases rent by 15–25%.
Utilities
Average utility bill in a one-bedroom apartment — $30–50/month. Includes electricity, water, gas, heating. Internet — $5–10. In new builds with concierge and security, utilities are higher: $50–100.
Important: many new builds operate on autonomous heating. In winter, the gas bill can rise to $80–120. This is worth knowing when calculating rental yield.
Rental market: what's real
Tashkent's rental market is stable. Demand is always there — the city is growing, people move in from the regions. Average one-bedroom rent:
- Center: $400–600
- Yunusabad: $300–500
- Chilanzar/Sergeli: $150–250
- New builds (any district): $350–700
Two-bedrooms — plus 30–50%. Three-bedrooms — plus 60–100% over a one-bedroom.
For foreign owners: tenants usually pay cash or transfer to a card. Bank payments are rare. A local bank account will come in handy.
Safety and quality of life
Tashkent is a safe city. Crime rates are low. Police respond quickly. New builds have security and CCTV.
Climate — hot summers (up to +42°C), mild winters (down to -5°C). Air conditioning is a necessity, not a luxury. Old buildings often don't have it. When buying an apartment, make sure there's space for installation.
Food — varied and cheap. Cafés: lunch for $3–5, dinner for $8–15. Groceries — on par with Eastern Europe.
What overseas owners need to know
Three main questions we get asked most often:
1. How to pay utilities remotely. Through a bank app or by transferring to the management company's account. We help set up automatic payments.
2. How to find a reliable tenant. Document verification, lease agreement, security deposit. We check creditworthiness and handle tenant communication.
3. What to do when something breaks. Plumbing, electrical, heating — we work with vetted contractors. You get a photo report and receipt.
More about our services on the property management page.
Summary
Tashkent is a city with a growing property market, stable rental demand, and low operating costs. For overseas owners, the main risk isn't the city itself — it's lack of remote control. That's exactly what we solve.