Long-Term Apartment Rentals in Netanya
Long-Term Apartment Rentals in Netanya
Looking for long-term apartment rentals in Netanya? This page gives international buyers and tenants a practical picture of Netanya: what is on the market, who lives there, how the process works and what to check before you sign.
Official market data — Netanya (Israel CBS, 2026)
Average apartment price in Netanya: ₪2,730,000 (change vs. H1 2025: +2.1%)
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 Netanya 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.
Netanya at a glance
Netanya is the capital of the Sharon coast, built on cliffs above a long stretch of Mediterranean beaches about thirty minutes north of Tel Aviv, and home to Israel's largest French-speaking community.
The city grew fast in the last two decades with new seaside neighbourhoods in the south and towers along the cliff-top promenade, while older central streets are being renewed one building at a time.
Getting around:Railway stations (Netanya and Netanya Sapir) put Tel Aviv about half an hour away, and Highways 2 and 4 pass the city.
Renting apartments in Netanya
Renting in Israel is fast and informal compared with most Western markets: good apartments in Netanya are let within days, viewings are brief and decisions are expected on the spot. The lease itself is usually a twelve-month contract with an option year; the tenant covers arnona, building fees and utilities; and landlords ask for cheques, a bank guarantee or guarantors as security.
For long-term tenants the priorities are the option year and its rent, the notice clauses, who maintains appliances and air conditioning, and whether the landlord will accept a foreign guarantor or a larger deposit in place of Israeli guarantors. We negotiate these points before you sign rather than after a dispute.
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 Netanya, 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 Netanya
Before you compare individual listings, decide which part of Netanya suits you. The main areas are:
Ir Yamim –the newest seaside neighbourhood in the south, next to the Poleg nature reserve, with towers facing the sea
Ramat Poleg and Poleg –established southern neighbourhoods near Poleg beach and the business park
Nitza Boulevard and the city centre –apartments along the cliff-top boulevard with direct sea views, minutes from Independence Square
Kiryat HaSharon and Nof Galim –family neighbourhoods east of Highway 2 with newer buildings
Kiryat Nordau, Neot Ganim and the north –more affordable older neighbourhoods towards the northern beaches
Housing stock and who rents in Netanya
What you will find on the market: sea-view towers with lobbies, pools and underground parking in Ir Yamim and along Nitza Boulevard, 1960s–80s buildings in the centre and north (many candidates for urban renewal), and cottages and garden apartments in the eastern neighbourhoods.
Who you will be competing with: French families and retirees, Anglo buyers who want the sea without Tel Aviv prices, Israeli families relocating from Gush Dan, and investors who rent to the large seasonal population.
Long-term rentals compete with a large holiday-rental market, so furnished sea-view apartments command a premium in summer and around the Jewish holidays.
Lease terms and costs you will see in Netanya
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 Netanya –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 Netanya?
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 Netanya 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 Netanya 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. Long-term rentals compete with a large holiday-rental market, so furnished sea-view apartments command a premium in summer and around the Jewish holidays.
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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