Experience the magic of Jaffa (Yafo), one of the world’s oldest port cities and a vibrant, eclectic part of the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality. Jaffa is a captivating blend of ancient history and modern bohemian chic, offering a truly unique real estate landscape. Explore the cobblestone alleys of the Old City, where beautifully restored stone buildings house luxury apartments and art galleries with stunning sea views. Discover the vibrant energy of the Flea Market (Shuk HaPishpeshim), where trendy lofts and renovated apartments sit atop bustling cafes and designer boutiques. Jaffa is a cultural mosaic, with a diverse community of artists, young professionals, and long-time residents, both Jewish and Arab. Whether you’re drawn to a historic Ottoman-era home with vaulted ceilings or a sleek, modern apartment in a new development, Jaffa offers a lifestyle rich in character, culture, and coastal charm, all just a stone’s throw from the heart of Tel Aviv.
Semerenko Group lists no homes in Jaffa today; in Tel Aviv it lists 0 for sale and 37 for rent (checked 2026-10-15). According to Semerenko Group's registry, the median recorded apartment sale price in Tel Aviv (a city figure, not Jaffa) was ₪3,950,000 in Q2 2026 (1,202 deals). The price tables on this page show city-level figures; see Tel Aviv for the whole city.
Tel Aviv projects and homes
For Rent
40th-Floor Apartment for Rent in Midtown Towers, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
112 m² · Floor 40
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central jaffa family summer house
ger tsedek 6, Florentin, Tel Aviv
160 m² · Ground Floor
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For Sale
₪6,650,000
Gindi VOGUE: 4-Room Apartment Rights Assignment in Sde Dov, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
4 rooms · 115.8 m² · Floor 2
View Property| Quarter | Deals (n) | Median price ₪ | Median price $ | Median price £ | Median price € | Median per sqm ₪ | Median per sq ft ₪ |
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| Q3 2026 (partial quarter) | 204 | ₪4,322,500 | $1,400,000 | £1,040,000 | €1,240,000 | ₪53,766 | ₪4,995 |
| Q2 2026 | 1,202 | ₪3,950,000 | $1,280,000 | £954,000 | €1,140,000 | ₪54,406 | ₪5,054 |
| Q1 2026 | 1,174 | ₪3,892,500 | $1,260,000 | £940,000 | €1,120,000 | ₪53,236 | ₪4,946 |
| Q4 2025 | 1,354 | ₪3,594,000 | $1,160,000 | £868,000 | €1,040,000 | ₪51,136 | ₪4,751 |
| Q3 2025 | 981 | ₪3,800,000 | $1,230,000 | £917,000 | €1,090,000 | ₪52,941 | ₪4,918 |
| Q2 2025 | 222 | ₪3,699,000 | $1,200,000 | £893,000 | €1,070,000 | ₪56,000 | ₪5,203 |
| Month | Sale median ₪ | Sale $ | Sale £ | Sale € | Sale listings (n) | Rent median ₪ a month | Rent $ | Rent £ | Rent € | Rent listings (n) |
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| October 2026 (month so far) | ₪4,650,000 | $1,500,000 | £1,120,000 | €1,340,000 | 2,846 | ₪8,700 | $2,810 | £2,100 | €2,510 | 8,137 |
| September 2026 | ₪5,315,000 | $1,720,000 | £1,280,000 | €1,530,000 | 2,288 | ₪9,000 | $2,910 | £2,170 | €2,590 | 100 |
| August 2026 | ₪4,830,000 | $1,560,000 | £1,170,000 | €1,390,000 | 111 | no data | no data | no data | no data | no data |
| Size (sqm) | Size (sq ft) | Deals (n) | Median price ₪ | Median price $ |
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| under 60 sqm | under 646 sq ft | 982 | ₪2,719,500 | $880,000 |
| 60-89 sqm | 646-958 sq ft | 1,332 | ₪3,798,500 | $1,230,000 |
| 90-119 sqm | 969-1,281 sq ft | 1,053 | ₪4,800,000 | $1,550,000 |
| 120-159 sqm | 1,292-1,711 sq ft | 399 | ₪7,314,000 | $2,370,000 |
| 160+ sqm | 1,722+ sq ft | 125 | ₪11,600,000 | $3,750,000 |
| Israeli rooms | Bedrooms | Listings (n) | Median rent ₪ a month | Rent $ | Rent £ | Rent € |
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| 1-2 | 0-1 | 2,464 | ₪5,500 | $1,780 | £1,330 | €1,580 |
| 3 | 2 | 2,517 | ₪9,250 | $2,990 | £2,230 | €2,660 |
| 4 | 3 | 1,794 | ₪12,000 | $3,880 | £2,900 | €3,460 |
| 5+ | 4 or more | 760 | ₪14,500 | $4,690 | £3,500 | €4,180 |
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| Parking stated: 1 of 21 portal listings matching the registry names (4.8 percent) |
Selected property advertisements in Tel Aviv (none listed in Jaffa today)
Listing details are a dated snapshot. Confirm current availability, price and terms with the advertiser.
- Apartments For Rent: Menachem Begin, Young Towers, Tel Aviv #223
- Apartments For Rent: Menachem Begin, Midtown Towers, Tel Aviv #349
- Apartments For Rent: Nissim Aloni, Yoo Towers, Tel Aviv #308
- Apartments For Rent: Levi Eshkol, North Star, Tel Aviv #314
- Apartments For Rent: Rothschild, Rothschild Blvd, Tel Aviv #240
- Apartments For Rent: Pinkas, Akirov Towers, Tel Aviv #277
Tel Aviv
Frequently asked questions
What is the median apartment price and price per square meter in Jaffa?
Across Tel Aviv as a whole in Q2 2026, the median recorded apartment sale price was ₪3,950,000 ($1,280,000) and the median price per square meter was ₪54,406 per sqm (₪5,054 per sq ft) across 1,202 recorded deals.
What are current asking prices and monthly rents in Jaffa?
On deduplicated public portal listings, the median asking sale price (city-wide figures for Tel Aviv) in October 2026 (month so far) is ₪4,650,000 ($1,500,000) across 2,846 active portal listings, and the median monthly asking rent is ₪8,700 ($2,810) across 8,137 rental listings. By apartment size, median monthly asking rents are: 1-2 rooms (0-1 bedrooms): ₪5,500/month (n=2,464); 3 rooms (2 bedrooms): ₪9,250/month (n=2,517); 4 rooms (3 bedrooms): ₪12,000/month (n=1,794); 5+ rooms (4 or more bedrooms): ₪14,500/month (n=760).
How do recorded apartment prices vary by size in Tel Aviv?
Over the last four quarters of Israel Tax Authority records in Tel Aviv, median apartment sale prices by registered floor area are: under 60 sqm (under 646 sq ft): ₪2,719,500 ($880,000, n=982 deals); 60-89 sqm (646-958 sq ft): ₪3,798,500 ($1,230,000, n=1,332 deals); 90-119 sqm (969-1,281 sq ft): ₪4,800,000 ($1,550,000, n=1,053 deals); 120-159 sqm (1,292-1,711 sq ft): ₪7,314,000 ($2,370,000, n=399 deals); 160+ sqm (1,722+ sq ft): ₪11,600,000 ($3,750,000, n=125 deals).
How does Semerenko Group verify Jaffa market data?
Recorded transaction prices come from official Israel Tax Authority filings (Nadlan / GovMap layer 16), asking prices come from deduplicated active listings on Israeli property portals, and foreign-currency figures use Bank of Israel representative exchange rates. Cells with fewer than 20 observations are suppressed. Data verified 2026-10-24.
Sources
- Bank of Israel representative exchange rates (EUR), data as of 2026-10-21
- Bank of Israel representative exchange rates (GBP), data as of 2026-10-21
- Bank of Israel representative exchange rates (USD), data as of 2026-10-21
- Israel Tax Authority recorded deals via GovMap layer 16, data as of 2026-08-27
- Semerenko Group property listings, data as of 2026-10-16
- Active property listings (Yad2, Madlan and other public listing sites, duplicates removed), data as of 2026-10-24
Data compiled 2026-10-24 from cited sources · Editorial oversight: Chaim Semerenko · Methodology · Editorial policy · Corrections policy · Authors
Jaffa (Yafo): A Guide to its Unique Real Estate Market
Jaffa, the ancient port city that is now part of southern Tel Aviv, is one of the most atmospheric and desirable real estate markets in Israel. Its unique character, a fusion of history, art, and multiculturalism, attracts a diverse range of buyers.
Key Neighborhoods and Property Types in Jaffa
Jaffa is not monolithic; it’s a collection of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and property types.
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Old Jaffa (The Artists’ Quarter):
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Properties: This is the most prestigious and expensive area. Real estate consists of painstakingly restored stone buildings, many dating back to the Ottoman period. These properties feature thick walls, arched windows, vaulted ceilings, and often, breathtaking sea views. The supply is extremely limited, making these homes highly coveted.
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Vibe: Historic, artistic, quiet, and exclusive.
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The Flea Market Area (Shuk HaPishpeshim):
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Properties: A dynamic mix of older buildings with high ceilings, many of which have been converted into trendy lofts and apartments. There is also a surge of new “boutique” residential projects integrating modern design into the historic fabric.
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Vibe: Bohemian, trendy, and bustling with cafes, bars, antique shops, and designer stores.
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Ajami:
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Properties: Located on the southern coastline, Ajami is known for its stunning sea views and mix of older Arab-style homes and new, ultra-modern luxury apartment complexes and villas right on the water.
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Vibe: A mixed Arab-Jewish neighborhood, traditionally residential, now becoming a hotspot for luxury development.
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Tzahalon and Noga:
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Properties: These areas offer a more traditional urban feel, with apartment buildings and some single-family homes. The Noga complex, on the border with Neve Tzedek, has become a very trendy area with theaters and design shops.
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Dakar (Jaffa A): renewal next to the Red Line
Dakar (דקר), whose official name is Jaffa A (Yafo Aleph, יפו א’), is a neighborhood in south Jaffa. A Madlan neighborhood profile, written after August 2023, puts it between Ben Zvi Road to the north, Ed Koch Street to the south, Heinrich Heine and Yigal Yadin Streets to the east and Jerusalem Boulevard (Sderot Yerushalayim) to the west, with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College inside it.
Transport is its strong point. The Wolfson interchange on Route 20 (the Ayalon Highway) sits at its south-east corner, most homes are within a 15-minute walk of the Holon-Wolfson railway station, and many bus lines run on the surrounding roads, according to the same profile. The Red Line light rail started running in August 2023 and runs along Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, according to NTA (נת”ע), the government company building Tel Aviv’s light rail, and Madlan says every home in Dakar is within walking distance of a station. The profile also mentions a metro station planned for the more distant future; NTA’s current estimate for the first operating stage of the Tel Aviv metro is 2037. Our guide to Israel’s light rail and real estate looks at what a line can mean for nearby homes.
Most of the housing is old public-housing blocks (shikunim) and even older Jaffa houses on narrow lanes. Madlan expected several large pinui-binui (פינוי-בינוי) projects, where old buildings are demolished and replaced by bigger new ones, to start in the following years, said some had already begun, and expected nearby Neve Ofer and Nes Laggoyim to be renewed over the coming decades. These are a listings portal’s expectations, not approved plans, so check the status of any plan that affects a building on the municipality’s planning records or the national planning site, MAVAT, before you rely on it. Our guide to urban renewal in Israel explains how pinui-binui deals work.
Sources: Madlan, Dakar neighborhood profile, written after August 2023; NTA, Red Line and NTA, Metro, checked 29 Oct 2026.
Investing in Jaffa Real Estate
Jaffa has undergone significant gentrification over the past two decades. Property values have soared, but the area still offers potential for growth as new projects are completed and infrastructure improves.
Considerations for Buyers:
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Protected Buildings: Many properties in Old Jaffa are designated as historic and have strict preservation regulations that can impact renovations.
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Complex Ownership: Some properties may have complex ownership histories, requiring thorough legal due diligence.
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Diverse Community: Jaffa is a truly mixed city, and buyers should appreciate and embrace its multicultural character.
Jaffa offers an unparalleled lifestyle for those who value history, culture, and a vibrant community spirit, all within the greater Tel Aviv metropolis.
