Arabkir: Quiet and Green
Arabkir is often called the most convenient district to live in: the centre is close, and it has the metro, parks and plenty of new buildings. We look at where it really is quiet and green, and where the busy avenues and building sites are.
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Arabkir in numbers
Arabkir borders Kentron, Ajapnyak, Davtashen, Avan and Kanaker-Zeytun, and Kotayk Province to the north. The district covers 13.29 km², and the 2022 census counted 118,870 residents. In population density Arabkir is close to the centre: about 8,900 people per square kilometre.
So, to be honest, “quiet and green” does not describe the whole district. Quiet and greenery are there, but you have to know where to look.
What the district is made of
- Nor Arabkir, residential blocks with a park of the same name.
- Mergelyan, blocks named after the Mergelyan research institute, with dense Soviet-era housing.
- Aygedzor, Kanaker HPP and Raykom, areas with mixed housing, from private houses to high-rises.
- The district's main axis is Komitas Avenue; the major streets are Kievyan, Nairi Zaryan, Hrachya Kochar, Mamikonyants and Griboyedov.
Transport
Barekamutyun metro station sits on the border with the centre, three stops from Republic Square. Most neighbourhoods are linked to the centre by bus. Drivers should allow for rush-hour congestion on Komitas Avenue and Kievyan Street and a shortage of parking near older buildings.
Where it is green and quiet
- Vahagn Davtyan Park with the Tsovinar sculpture.
- Nor Arabkir Park.
- Inner blocks and streets that do not lead to major roads.
The quietest spots are courtyards and side streets. A flat right on Komitas or Kievyan means convenience and shops by the entrance, but also a constant stream of cars. The Hrazdan gorge is close to the district, and many residents walk there.
The market: top for sales
According to the Cadastre Committee, 858 flats in apartment buildings were sold in Arabkir in Q2 2026, 17.6% of all such sales in Yerevan and more than in any other district. In total, 3,599 property transactions were registered in the district that quarter, also the highest in the city.
Arabkir also leads in pledge transactions, with 735 in the quarter. A property pledge is registered for mortgages and other loans secured on a flat. For a buyer, all this means one thing: there is plenty of choice, both new builds and resale, but competition for the good options is high too.
What to check when buying
- Whether a new building is going up nearby that will block your view or sunlight; ask the district administration about permits issued.
- For a new build, the construction permit and the contract with the developer; for an existing building, the Cadastre extract.
- Which way the windows face and how noisy the street is at rush hour.
- Where to park: is there underground parking or space in the courtyard?
- What is within walking distance: school, kindergarten, clinic. The district is home, for example, to the Arabkir Medical Centre and the Mikaelyan Institute of Surgery.
Key points
- Arabkir is close to the centre and has Barekamutyun metro station and parks, but it is dense and noisy in places.
- In Q2 2026 it had the most flat sales in Yerevan: 858, or 17.6% (Cadastre).
- Look for quiet in the inner blocks, not on Komitas or Kievyan.
- Before buying, find out about construction next door and check the building's documents.
