Apartments for Rent in Modi'in
Apartments for Rent in Modi'in
If you are searching for apartments for rent in Modi'in, this guide is written for you – an overseas buyer or tenant who wants clear, local answers before committing to a home in Modi'in.
Official market data — Modi'in (Israel CBS, 2026)
National average: ₪2,392,000 in H1 2026 (+3.9% vs. H1 2025); the CBS housing price index for February–March 2026 was down 1.2% year on year
Average monthly rent in the Central District: ₪5,386; national average ₪5,027 (CBS, Q1 2026)
Purchase tax for a foreign resident or investor: 8% up to ₪6,055,070 and 10% above; bank financing for non-residents is capped at 50% of the property value (up to 75% for an Israeli resident buying a single home)
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics — average apartment prices for the first half of 2026 (published 15 September 2026), the housing price index (published 15 May 2026) and the Q1 2026 rent survey. These are city-wide averages; the actual price depends on the neighborhood, size, floor and condition. Before any decision we show you real transactions recorded with the Israel Tax Authority in the area you are considering.
Below you will find how renting apartments in Modi'in actually works – lease conventions, what landlords ask for, which areas suit which tenants, and how to secure a good apartment without being in the country.
Modi'in at a glance
Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut is a planned city halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, founded in the 1990s and built with wide boulevards, parks, cycle paths and railway stations, and known for a large English-speaking community.
Its neighbourhoods are named for their plans and character – Buchman is the most established Anglo area, while newer districts keep adding apartments and cottages.
Getting around:Modi'in Centre and Pa'atei Modi'in railway stations, Highways 1, 431 and 443.
Renting apartments in Modi'in
Israeli residential leases are simpler than in many countries but have local conventions. A standard lease runs twelve months, frequently with an option to extend for a second year at a pre-agreed rent. The tenant pays the rent plus municipal tax (arnona), building maintenance (va'ad bayit) and utilities, and the landlord expects security in the form of post-dated cheques, a bank guarantee or a promissory note, sometimes backed by guarantors.
How we secure a rental for a client who is abroad:
Brief – budget, move-in date, size in rooms and square metres, furnished or not, parking, elevator, safe room, pets, and any community or school requirements.
Search – we combine agency listings, private listings and our own network in Modi'in, then pre-screen every candidate in person.
Video viewing – you see the apartment, the building and the street before deciding.
Lease review – we read the Hebrew contract with you, negotiate the option year, security and maintenance clauses, and arrange a translation.
Move-in – meter readings, inventory, keys, and set-up of arnona, electricity, water and internet in your name.
Neighbourhoods to know in Modi'in
Each part of Modi'in has its own character, price level and buyer profile:
Buchman –the sought-after neighbourhood with cottages and garden apartments and a strong Anglo community
Shimshoni, Kaiser and Moriah –established family neighbourhoods
Avnei Chen and Nofim –newer neighbourhoods with modern buildings
Maccabim and Re'ut –the older adjoining communities with villas
Housing stock and who rents in Modi'in
What you will find on the market: cottages, garden apartments, duplexes and mid-rise buildings, all relatively new.
Who you will be competing with: Anglo and French families making aliyah, commuters to both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and investors renting to them.
Family rentals move fast before the school year.
Lease terms and costs you will see in Modi'in
Term –twelve months is standard; an option year at a pre-agreed rent is common and worth negotiating
Security –post-dated cheques, a bank guarantee or a promissory note, sometimes with guarantors; overseas tenants can often substitute a larger deposit
Running costs –arnona (municipal tax) set by the city and the property's zone and size, va'ad bayit (building fees, higher in towers with elevators, pools or a doorman), electricity, water and gas
Agent fee –customarily about one month's rent plus VAT if an agent found the apartment for you
Repairs –the lease should say who fixes the air conditioning, water heater and appliances – in Israel this is often the tenant for minor items
How Kobi Elkayam Real Estate helps
Kobi Elkayam Real Estate Ltd is part of the Elkayam Group, a Tel Aviv family business whose roots go back to 1945 and is now in its third generation. The group is active as a developer – in urban renewal, combination deals and complex transactions – and as a brokerage for international clients, working in English, French and Hebrew from its offices at 37 Rival Street, Tel Aviv.
Rental search in Modi'in –agency, private and off-market listings pre-screened in person
Video viewings –so you can decide from abroad
Lease negotiation and translation –option year, security, maintenance and notice clauses
Move-in and set-up –utilities, arnona, internet and furniture where needed
Buy-later planning –if the rental is your first step towards buying, we plan the purchase in parallel
Can a foreigner rent apartments in Modi'in?
Yes. There is no residency requirement to rent in Israel. Landlords will want identification, proof of income or savings and security – cheques, a bank guarantee or guarantors – and an overseas tenant can usually offer a larger deposit or a foreign guarantor instead. Signing can be done remotely with a power of attorney or in person.
How much deposit or security do landlords in Modi'in ask for?
Conventions vary by landlord rather than by law. Common arrangements are post-dated cheques for the year, a bank guarantee equal to a few months' rent, a promissory note with Israeli guarantors, or a cash deposit. Overseas tenants without Israeli guarantors usually negotiate a larger deposit instead.
Are apartments in Modi'in rented furnished?
Most long-term rentals in Israel come unfurnished but with kitchen cabinets, a water heater and usually air conditioning; furnished units are a minority and often belong to owners abroad. Family rentals move fast before the school year.
What extra costs come with a rental in Israel?
On top of rent the tenant pays arnona (municipal tax), va'ad bayit (building maintenance), electricity, water, gas and internet. Arnona depends on the city, the zone and the size of the apartment; building fees are higher in towers with elevators, pools or a doorman. If an agent found the apartment, the customary fee is about one month's rent plus VAT.
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