Asking rents — indicative 2026
| Size | ₪ / month |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | ≈ 2,400 ₪ |
| 2 bedrooms | ≈ 2,950 ₪ |
| 3 bedrooms | ≈ 4,100 ₪ |
1 bedroom ≈ an Israeli 2-room flat (Israeli room counts include the living room).
Rental contract in Afula
In Afula, an unclear contract can mix Arnona, utilities, deposit and renewal. NakonRent checks every clause across 35 legal categories and uses 38 cities as market context.
- 35legal categories
- 20tenant profiles
- 49 NISfull report
NakonRent covers 38 cities. 1.626% is the national Arnona 2026 tariff update, not the final bill for each home. In Afula, the local focus is the Jezreel Valley, affordable rents, olim and a single Arnona rate.
Grounded in Israeli law · 180 sourced references
Verified local data · 2026-10-12
Rental market in Afula
In Afula, asking rents (2026, indicative) typically go from ≈ 2,400 ₪/month for a one-bedroom to ≈ 4,100 ₪/month for a three-bedroom flat, and the local trend is rising. The figures come from public listings and sourced market reports; they are context for reading a contract — not a quote.
Afula is a Northern District city in the Jezreel Valley with under 100,000 residents, so the CBS publishes no official rent average for it. Its median asking rent in October 2026 is 3,500 ₪/month per Realta's listing aggregation. Residential arnona is a single flat rate (43.65 ₪/m²/year in 2026), and the municipal decree gives new olim a 90% discount on 100 m² for 12 months.
Local Arnona
- National 2026 tariff update+1.626%
- Olim discount (up to 100 m², 12 months)90%
The Ministry of Interior publishes a national Arnona tariff update of 1.626% for 2026 and 3.05% for 2027; a municipality may be approved to exceed it, and it is not the final bill for a specific home.
Not automatic — verify the current rate with the municipality before applying.
Official authority: Municipality of Afula (עיריית עפולה)
Neighborhoods to know
- Givat HaMoreh (גבעת המורה)affordable
- City Center (מרכז העיר)mid-range
- Upper Afula (עפולה עלית)premium
- Jezreel Quarterpremium
- Young Afula (עפולה הצעירה)mid-range
Indicative figures — market context, not a quote and not the final municipal bill. Data quality: partially verified market data. Sources checked 2026-10-12.
Arnona discounts · 2026-10-12
Arnona discounts in Afula
What the municipality itself grants each group — from its own decree or discount table, not the national framework.
Olim & aliyah
- New immigrant (oleh)90%100 m²
- Former South Lebanon Army member90%100 m²
Army & service
- Soldier in mandatory service100%70 m²
- National service volunteer100%70 m²
- Civil service100% · 75% · 50%70 m² (≤4) · 90 m² (5+)
- Active reservist5%
- Active reserve commander25%100 m²
Seniors
- Senior with an old-age pension20%100 m²
- Senior, by income30%100 m²
- Senior with income support100%100 m²
Disability & care
- Work-capacity disability (75%+)70%100 m²
- Medical disability (90%+)30%100 m²
- Blind (certificate)90%100 m²
- Long-term care benefit (siyud)70%100 m²
- Child with a disability33% / 66% / 90%100 m²
Family & income
- Single-parent family10%100 m²
- By household incomeup to 90% (by income table: 90% / 70% / 50% / 30%)100 m²
- Discounts committee (hardship)up to 70%
Victims & recognition
- Nazi-persecution disability pension66%70 m² (≤4) / 90 m² (5+)
- IDF, police or hostile-action casualty; bereaved family66%70 m² (≤4) / 90 m² (5+)
- Prisoner of Zion100% · 66%70 m² (≤4) · 90 m² (5+) · 100 m²
- Righteous Among the Nations66%70 m²
Percentage of the arnona, up to the area shown — above it you pay in full. (≤4) / (5+): people in the household. Several figures: it depends on the case; the municipality's document gives each condition. If your group isn't listed, that doesn't mean there is no discount — ask the municipality.
If you qualify for several discounts you get only one, the highest (Arnona Discount Regulations, reg. 17(a)).
Not automatic — verify the current rate with the municipality before applying.
Source: the municipality's own arnona decree or discount table, read by NakonRent (2026-10-12). Indicative.
What NakonRent detects
The local review does not calculate an exact municipal bill. It helps read the contract and identify missing transfers, receipts, annexes or reasonable limits.
| Item | What to review | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Arnona | Who pays and how the municipal file is transferred | |
| Utilities | Water, electricity, gas and official receipts | |
| Deposit | Cap, guarantees and documented return |
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Sources and limits
The pages use official or public sources when a figure may change. Misrad HaShikun caps are not published as exact promises without a current official table.
Realta.co.il (aggregates listings from Yad2, Madlan, OnMap and others), checked 11/10/2026: MEDIAN of ASKING prices in active listings, not signed leases. 1 bedroom = 2 חדרים, 2 = 3, 3 = 4 (חדרים include the living room). Under 100,000 residents: the CBS publishes no official average. Indicative.Arnona decree 2026, Afula (צו ארנונה לשנת 2026)Municipality of Afula (עיריית עפולה)Misrad HaPnim - Arnona 2026Kol Zchut - Arnona discount for new immigrantsMisrad HaShikunKol Zchut - opción de renovaciónGov.il - ejecución de desalojoGov.il - pequeñas causasKol Zchut - tope de garantia (Enmienda 6)Kol Zchut - reparaciones del propietario
Frequently asked questions
How much does rent cost in Afula?
Indicative 2026 ranges from public listings in Afula: 1 bedroom ≈ 2,400 ₪, 2 bedrooms ≈ 2,950 ₪, 3 bedrooms ≈ 4,100 ₪ per month. Prices vary a lot by neighborhood and condition — always check current listings and verify the Arnona with the municipality.
Does NakonRent calculate exact Arnona in Afula?
No. It flags contract risks and reminds users to verify the amount with the municipality.
What is often missing in Afula contracts?
Clear procedures for Arnona, utilities, Va'ad Bayit, inventory or deposit are often missing.
Can I use it if the contract is in Hebrew?
Yes. The analysis is built for Israeli contracts and answers in the user's language when possible.