Batumi Apartment Selection: Studios, 1–3 Bedroom Units, and Penthouses

Studios: The Investment Bestseller

This is the most mass-market segment on the first and second coastlines (New Boulevard, Sherif Khimshiashvili Street). The size of such units usually ranges from 28 to 35 sq. m.
The main advantage of studios is high liquidity. They are ideal for daily rental during the high season, ensuring maximum yield per square meter. However, for permanent residence, this format may feel too cramped.

1–2 Bedroom Apartments: The Golden Mean

Apartments with one or two separate bedrooms (ranging from 45 to 70 sq. m) are the classic property choice for expats and couples.

Such units are most often sought in areas convenient for year-round living:

• Chavchavadze Street;
• The Pushkin Street area;
• Bagrationi Street and the Alley of Heroes.

Here, there is less tourist noise, social infrastructure is well-developed (schools, kindergartens, markets), and layouts imply a full-sized kitchen rather than just a cooking niche.

Family Formats (3+ Rooms)

Three-bedroom apartments and large-area properties (from 80 sq. m) are a scarce commodity in new developments. It is more profitable for developers to "subdivide" a floor into small studios, so spacious apartments are more often found on the resale market or in premium-class buildings.

This is the ideal option for a large family planning to relocate to Georgia for permanent residence. Often, such apartments are sold with high-quality renovations and heating already installed—either gas heating (local "Karma" heaters) or central heating, which is critically important for the humid Batumi winter.

Penthouses and Exclusive Properties

The upper floors of skyscrapers are traditionally occupied by penthouses with panoramic glazing. Their main feature is huge open terraces where owners set up lounge zones, jacuzzis, or winter gardens.

This is a unique, "piece goods" product. The cost per square meter here can be 2-3 times higher than the average for the building, but the status of the owner of such real estate is on a completely different level.

When studying the Batumi apartment selection, it is important to understand the local terminology regarding the condition of the housing. Unlike the European market, the gradation here is more detailed.

• Black Frame (Cherny Karkas): This is simply a concrete box: no partitions, no floor screed, and utilities are brought only to the front door. The cheapest entry into a deal, but one that requires a serious investment of time and nerves in renovation.
• White Frame (Bely Karkas): Includes floor screed, plastered walls, and rough-in electrical and plumbing wiring. The optimal option for those who want to design the interior themselves while skipping the "dirtiest" work.
• Turnkey Renovation: A fully finished apartment with furniture and appliances. Often found in aparthotels managed by international brands or on the resale market. You pay more, but you can start using or renting out the property on the very day of the deal.

The right choice of real estate begins not with the layout, but with the district. Batumi is very diverse, and a mistake with the location can cost you comfort or rental income.

1. Old Batumi: Prestigious, atmospheric, expensive. Low-rise buildings, cobblestones, cafes. High demand for rental year-round, but few offers.
2. New Boulevard: A paradise for tourists. High-rises, pools, casinos, the first line by the sea. In winter, life here freezes, and sea winds can be harsh.
3. Residential/Sleeping Districts (Khimshiashvili, Bagrationi): A pragmatic choice for living. Good price-to-quality ratio, availability of gas heating (which is rare for the first coastline), and shops with regular local prices.