Long-Term Apartment Rentals in Tel Aviv
Long-Term Apartment Rentals in Tel Aviv
If you are searching for long-term apartment rentals in Tel Aviv, this guide is written for you – an overseas buyer or tenant who wants clear, local answers before committing to a home in Tel Aviv.
Official market data — Tel Aviv (Israel CBS, 2026)
Average apartment price in Tel Aviv: ₪4,450,000 (change vs. H1 2025: +6.6%)
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 Tel Aviv: ₪7,351 (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 Tel Aviv 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.
Tel Aviv at a glance
Tel Aviv is Israel's economic and cultural capital, a Mediterranean city with roughly fourteen kilometres of beaches, the UNESCO-listed White City of Bauhaus buildings, and the headquarters of the country's technology and finance sectors.
Demand outstrips supply in almost every neighbourhood, which is why the city has the country's most active urban-renewal pipeline: 1950s and 1960s blocks are being replaced by new buildings with elevators, parking and safe rooms, while boutique restorations transform historic buildings in the centre.
Getting around:The Red Line light rail runs from Petah Tikva through the city centre to Bat Yam, railway stations sit along the Ayalon corridor, and Ben Gurion Airport is about twenty minutes away.
Renting apartments in Tel Aviv
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.
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 Tel Aviv, 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 Tel Aviv
Before you compare individual listings, decide which part of Tel Aviv suits you. The main areas are:
Old North –Bauhaus streets between Ibn Gabirol and the sea, Basel Square, Gordon Beach – family apartments and renovated classics
Lev HaIr and Rothschild –the centre – Rothschild Boulevard, Sheinkin, Gan Meir, eclectic 1930s buildings and new luxury towers
Neve Tzedek –the restored first neighbourhood, low-rise houses on Shabazi Street a few minutes from the beach
Florentin and the south –workshops turned lofts, street art, nightlife and new boutique projects
Sarona, HaKirya and Midtown –the business district with Azrieli, Sarona and Midtown towers
North of the Yarkon –Ramat Aviv, Neve Avivim, Bavli, Afeka and Tzahala – villas, garden buildings and Tel Aviv University
Jaffa –Ajami and Old Jaffa on the sea, the Flea Market quarter and Jerusalem Boulevard along the light rail
Housing stock and who rents in Tel Aviv
What you will find on the market: 1930s Bauhaus and eclectic buildings (many restored and protected), 1950s–70s apartment blocks undergoing TAMA 38 strengthening or full pinui-binui rebuilds, and new residential towers with concierge, gym and pool.
Who you will be competing with: technology and finance professionals, French, American and British families buying a pied-à-terre near the sea, and investors who value the city's permanent rental demand.
Tel Aviv is a renters' city: a large share of residents rent, apartments are small, and good units in the centre are taken within days of listing.
Lease terms and costs you will see in Tel Aviv
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 Tel Aviv –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 Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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. Tel Aviv is a renters' city: a large share of residents rent, apartments are small, and good units in the centre are taken within days of listing.
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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