You can now easily find apartments for rent in Israel or Jerusalem rentals by doing a quick online search. What makes it convenient nowadays is that you focus your query based on factors, including the length of stay, with or without furnishings, location, proximity to the city center, etc. 

Despite the threat of the coronavirus in Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, the demand for new real estate developments is on the rise. Various developers in the country are looking for ways to entice more people into buying or renting apartments. However, it is to be noted that rental prices have risen since the past year. This is especially true for high-demand districts. 

Prices of Jerusalem rentals especially in posh neighborhoods may be as high as 10,000 shekels a month for a 4-room apartment. In the city center, a typical 3-bedroom apartment can cost 5000-5500 shekels a month. In Tel Aviv, a 3-room apartment can cost somewhere between 6,500 and 8,000. Meanwhile, Jerusalem rentals are relatively cheaper, from 3,500 to 4,250 shekels a month. 

There are many ways to find the best Jerusalem rentals for your needs. 

For one, you can find many Jerusalem rentals in daily newspapers. You can also search for apartment listings online. For another, you can also ask help from a real estate agent. 

Search engines, like Google and Yahoo, can be especially useful for those looking for Jerusalem rentals from other countries. You can get some relevant information online, which will help narrow down your choices early. However, it’s important that you be wary of phishing sites disguised as apartment listings sites. 

It would also be wise to not sign anything before seeing the apartment with your own two eyes. That way you can get see for yourself how big the house is, what the amenities are, how secure the complex is, the size of the apartment, what the policies are, and how the neighborhood is. By knowing these factors you’ll be able to evaluate whether you want to rent a particular apartment or not. 

You can seek professional help from real estate agents if you’re still confused as to which Jerusalem rentals should you choose. They will help you find the perfect apartment for you from their large pool of apartment listings. Talking to a real estate agent also makes the process easier, especially if you’re a foreigner looking to rent a place. This is because agents will be able to speak English to make sure there is no language barrier.