# Tartu County

Region type: County

Updated 2026-02-24

## Overview

Tartu County is Estonia's intellectual capital, centered on the university city of Tartu. It is the country's bastion of education, science, and culture. Beyond the city, the county includes beautiful rural areas in the Emajõgi River valley and along Lake Peipus. Tartumaa is a dynamic region where academic spirit meets nature-oriented living.

## History & Character

Tartu is Estonia's oldest city, first mentioned in 1030. The University of Tartu, founded in 1632, has shaped the country's entire educational landscape. The city was the center of the Estonian national movement — the first Song Festival was held here in 1869. The Emajõgi River has been a lifeline for trade for centuries.

## Points of Interest

University of Tartu Main Building and Toomemägi Hill, Town Hall Square and Stone Bridge, AHHAA Science Center, Estonian National Museum (ERM), Tartu Cathedral and cathedral ruins, Emajõgi riverside walks, Luunja and Ülenurme residential areas, Lake Peipus onion route fishing villages.

## Infrastructure & Transport

The Tallinn-Tartu railway and highway provide good connections (2-2.5 hours). Tartu Airport handles seasonal flights. Tartu is a strong service center with the University Hospital, several universities, and schools. Bus lines from Tartu reach all of southern Estonia.

## Market Overview

- Active Listings: 88
- Avg. Price/m²: 2202 €
- Avg. Sale Price: 248142 €
- Updated 2026-10-19

## Listings in Tartu County

- [Cozy 2-room apartment in the heart of Tartu on Pepleri street](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/tartu-maakond-tartu-linn-tartu-linn-pepleri-tn-korter-tartu-uur) — 500 €
- [Võru 86, Ees-Karlova, Karlova, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/muuk-korter-voru-tartu-linn-tartu-tartu) — 165 000 €
- [199 M² COMMERCIAL PREMISES FOR RENT IN TARTU CITY CENTRE](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/tahe-tartu-aripind-uur) — 1 393 €
- [RENOVATED RENTAL APARTMENT IN KARLOVA. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/tahe-tartu-korter-uur) — 570 €
- [Ringtee 13, Tõrvandi alevik, Kambja vald, Tartu maakond](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/ringtee-korter-uur) — 350 €

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does property cost in Tartu County?

The average asking price in Tartu County is 248 142 € (2 202 €/m²), as of 19 Oct 2026.

### How many listings are there in Tartu County?

There are 93 properties for sale in Tartu County.

### How much is rent in Tartu County?

The average monthly rent in Tartu County is 846 €.


Canonical: https://leiakv.ee/en/regions/tartu-maakond