Where in Israel housing has become more expensive, and where it has become cheaper

An analysis by Ynet based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics for the first half of 2026 shows that the average price of an apartment sold in Israel rose by 3.9% to 2.392 million shekels. In Tel Aviv, prices increased by 6.6% to 4.45 million shekels, while in Bat Yam they fell by 3.1% to 2.24 million. Small apartments are rising the fastest — an increase of 8.3%.

An analysis by Ynet, based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) for January-June 2026, shows that the average price of an apartment sold in Israel rose by 3.9% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 2.392 million shekels. The picture across cities is uneven: of 18 cities surveyed, prices rose in nine, fell in six, and remained almost unchanged in three. The most significant increase was recorded in Tel Aviv — by 6.6%, to 4.45 million shekels, and in Ashdod — by 6.1%, to 2.172 million. In Bat Yam, the sharpest decline was noted — by 3.1%, to 2.24 million shekels. In Herzliya, the second most expensive city, prices fell by 0.9%. Separately, a rise in prices for small apartments was noted: apartments with 1-2 rooms increased by 8.3%, to 1.720 million shekels. Real estate appraiser Aryeh Kamil explained that official data do not reflect financing programs and discounts from developers, and that without considering them, one can see some decline in average prices nationwide. The owner of an agency in Herzliya, Doron Katz, noted that the balance of power is shifting in favor of buyers.