Rent apartments & houses in Jerusalem
Rent an apartment or house in Jerusalem directly from the owner — no brokers, no broker fees. Free to search, direct contact with owners (WhatsApp/Telegram/phone, as each owner chooses) and a printable lease template.
All listings in JerusalemRenting without a broker in Jerusalem starts with direct contact: on Bait·Direct you message the owner yourself, with no middleman and no service fee. Whether you want a student flat near the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus, a characterful studio in Nachlaot beside the Machane Yehuda market, or a quiet family home in the German Colony, Rehavia or Baka, you'll reach the owners themselves. Jerusalem is a city of students, Anglo olim and young religious families, and every neighborhood keeps its own rhythm. On Bait·Direct you can search for free, contact the owner directly and use a lease template; owners can optionally request a Tabu review.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for renting through Bait·Direct in Jerusalem?
Bait·Direct charges no commission to tenants or owners. If a broker you work with outside our service charges a fee (דמי תיווך), it is usually around one month's rent plus VAT — ask who pays what before you sign.
Which areas of Jerusalem should I look in?
Students cluster around Nachlaot, Mount Scopus and Givat Ram near the university campuses; young religious singles favor Katamon; and families — many of them English-speaking olim — settle in the German Colony, Baka and Rehavia. Start searching early, especially before the academic year begins.
Do I need a written lease in Jerusalem?
Form requirements depend on the length and terms of the lease — if in doubt, ask a lawyer. Either way, a written lease protects both sides: it fixes the rent, the deposit, repairs and exit terms. On Bait·Direct you can fill in and print a lease template for free — a generic template, not legal advice.