Weekly Rental Apartments in Gaziantep: When Do They Make Sense?

There's a question on many people's minds, especially those living in Gaziantep or coming to the city temporarily: after how many nights should you stop asking for the nightly price and switch to a weekly rate? For most guests, the answer starts after the fifth night. People looking for a weekly rental apartment in Gaziantep usually fall into one of three groups: a long course of medical treatment, a work project lasting a few weeks, or a family who has just moved to the city and needs somewhere to stay until they find a permanent home. In all three cases, accommodation becomes a line in the monthly budget.

When to switch to a weekly rental rate in Gaziantep

A 1-bedroom apartment at 2,500 lira per night (1–2 guests) comes to 17,500 lira over seven nights, while a studio at 2,000 lira per night comes to 14,000 lira; all nightly prices are listed on our apartments page. Ask for a weekly rate on the same apartment and the figure is usually lower, because the host no longer carries the risk of empty nights. The workload is lighter on the host's side too: a week in which ten people each stay one night is not the same job as a week in which one family stays seven nights. Asking for a weekly price therefore makes sense for both sides — we offer a special rate on request for weekly and monthly stays. Stating how many nights you'll stay in your first booking message gets you the right rate straight away. If you extend a stay later, the same discount doesn't always apply.

Don't confuse a monthly rental with a regular lease

According to Emlakjet data from 17 August 2026, the average long-term rent for an apartment in Şehitkamil is 21,774 lira a month. Listings range from 6,100 to 120,000 lira, but a regular lease adds a deposit, a one-year contract, utility connection fees and furniture costs on top. The deposit and connection costs only come back over the course of the contract. A furnished daily rental apartment with utilities included requires none of these for a three-month stay. For short-term needs, comparing the total cost of both options side by side is essential. For plans longer than three months, the picture flips and a regular lease comes out ahead.

What to ask about on a long stay

For stays longer than a week, cleaning frequency, linen changes, the washing machine and parking should each be discussed. Rather than expecting daily cleaning, most guests prefer to agree on a visit once or twice a week — a knock on the door every morning turns a long stay into a hotel room. If someone is working from home or caring for a patient, agreeing the cleaning time in advance also helps. Get written confirmation of whether utilities are included, because electricity and gas use on a long stay is on a different level from a short one; in our apartments, electricity, water and gas are included in the price. In winter, heating alone can make a serious difference, so don't skip this point for stays covering December to February.

A stopgap for newcomers to the city

It's worth remembering that a family moving to Gaziantep for a new job or posting can take several weeks to find the right home. Some of these guests may also arrive on a business travel schedule. Staying in a hotel during this time can be both expensive and tiring, whereas a furnished apartment covers the period until your furniture arrives without any extra costs. It also lets you see the neighbourhoods first-hand: after living in Şehitkamil, looking for a permanent home in the same district becomes a more informed decision. For families who need to enrol children in school, this time is also enough to see the school bus routes in person.

How should payment and the agreement work?

Pay up front or in weekly instalments? On long stays, it pays to settle this at the start. If you might leave early, please clarify the refund terms in advance too. Because treatments and projects can run longer than planned, discuss the possibility of an extension up front to avoid problems, as the apartment's later dates may already be booked. Operating a daily rental apartment requires a permit under Law No. 7464, so asking a registered business for written confirmation is a perfectly normal request.

At five nights you talk nightly rates, at seven weekly and at thirty monthly. Guests who state which threshold they're at in their booking message get the right rate in the first reply.

Key facts

• Weekly rate threshold: Worth asking after 5 nights
• 1-bedroom apartment per night: 1–2 guests 2,500 TL · 3 guests 3,000 TL · 4–5 guests 4,000 TL
• Studio per night: 2,000 TL (up to 2 guests)
• Seven nights at the nightly rate: 1-bedroom (1–2 guests) 17,500 TL · studio 14,000 TL
• Weekly / monthly stays: Special rate on request
• Apartments: 5 units (two 1-bedroom apartments, three studios), 16 guests in total
• Average long-term rent in Şehitkamil: 21,774 TL (Emlakjet, August 2026)
• Long-term rent listing range: 6,100 TL to 120,000 TL
• Included in a daily rental: Furniture, appliances, internet, utilities (electricity, water, gas)
• Extra costs of a regular lease: Deposit, contract, utility connections, furniture
• Worth asking on a long stay: Mid-stay cleaning, linen changes, parking, extra bed
• Legal framework: Law No. 7464, permit required
• Bookings: +90 530 089 37 27