Studio vs One-Bedroom — What Buys and Rents Better 2026

Buying a studio in Tbilisi is the cheapest entry into the market — which is why the question "studio or one-bedroom" occurs to every first-time buyer. The answer depends not on budget but on purpose.

Prices and the difference

A studio (25-35 square meters) in Saburtalo and Isani — 35,000 to 55,000 dollars; a one-bedroom (40-50 square meters, with a separate bedroom) — 55,000 to 85,000. The price per square meter in studios is often higher, but the entry barrier is lower — hence it is the choice of students and first-time buyers.

Rent and income

On a long-term lease a studio brings in 300-450 dollars, a one-bedroom — 400-600. In short-term rental a studio in the center runs at 85%+ occupancy — the number of bedrooms interests a tourist less than the location. Demand built on a single occupant (a student, an expat, a business traveler) makes a studio's rent stable.

Liquidity and what suits whom

When selling, a one-bedroom is more liquid — the pool of buyers is broader (couples, families). A studio is a narrower but cheaper segment — in a crisis, a cheap apartment sells first. The rule: for living — the one you will live in for 5 years (a couple outgrows a studio within 2 years); as an investment — a studio in the center on short-term rental, in a residential district — a one-bedroom on a long-term lease. On sivrce, both segments are searchable separately with the rooms filter — compare prices in the same district.