New Build Property in Lod: Average Prices & Developments 2026

Why invest in Lod

Lod lies in the Central District, 15 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv and 40 kilometres north-west of Jerusalem, on Highway 1 and Routes 40 and 44. The city is one of the oldest in the country: inhabited since the Neolithic period, known in antiquity as Lydda and in Roman times as Diospolis, and linked to Saint George, whose church stands in the historic centre. With 94,189 residents in 2024 (CBS), Lod is a mixed city, with an Arab population of about 30% according to Wikipedia. Its station, opened in 1892 as the first in the region, makes it a national railway hub, and Ben Gurion Airport lies 8 kilometres north of the city.

Lod is today one of the largest urban renewal areas in the country. In the east, a plan provides for 4,834 homes in Ganei Ya'ar and Achisamech, and a framework agreement covers 17,000 homes in the city. The International Quarter, in the north-west, is to receive about 11,500 homes, and Nofei Ben Shemen, in the east, about 4,500. These figures describe planned programmes, not finished homes: they show the direction of the city, but guarantee no prices and no deadlines. Renewal also affects the old city and Beit Hakshatot, where homes are renovated and new buildings erected, as well as Ramat Eshkol, an older neighbourhood under renewal that must not be sold as new build.

On prices, no price per square metre, rental yield or growth figure is published for Lod, for lack of a dated source: figures previously shown on the page came with no stated method. Lod is not among the 17 cities with a sourced average transaction figure in the Ynet analysis of 15 September 2026 (CBS data). Price comparisons between cities therefore go through the Israel property price guide, and the city budget simulator lets you test a budget before visiting.

On new developments, IsraelStart lists six active projects in Lod, the largest number in the catalogue: International Haven in the International Quarter, Eden Summit, Ben Shemen Grove and Ben Shemen Vista in Nofei Ben Shemen and Ben Shemen, Lod Garden View near Nir Zvi, and City Crest Lod in the city centre. Their prices are not published and are quoted per apartment, depending on floor and construction progress. In resale as in new build, the same checks apply: mamad, lift, parking, the condition of the building and the real distance to the station. Proximity to the airport is an advantage or a drawback depending on the neighbourhood: it depends on the flight path and the location of the home, and should be checked before buying. On tax, the purchase tax (Mas Rechisha) depends on the buyer's status and the value of the property: its rules change, and the dedicated guide and the tax and fees simulator give the up-to-date calculation, with no fixed scale copied here. Financing most often goes through a mashkanta mortgage, whose terms can be simulated before any offer.

• Closer, cheaper: Lod lies closer to Tel Aviv and the airport than most cities at these prices. Proximity to the station and Highway 1 is the first reason commuters give for buying here.
• A city in transformation: Six active projects, two new poles and a framework agreement for 17,000 homes: the city is visibly changing, with new streets, schools and parks in the new neighbourhoods.
• A station that connects everything: Lod station links Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and the south. Proximity to a station remains one of the first criteria buyers look for.
• A history you can live in: From the Neolithic period to the Church of Saint George, Lod has a history no planned city in the centre can offer. The old city and urban renewal combine old and new.
• End-to-end support: IsraelStart supports purchases from abroad as well as from Israel: personalised search, French-speaking lawyer, mortgage broker and verification of the project documents before signing.

Key advantages

• Fifteen kilometres from Tel Aviv, eight from the airport: Lod lies 15 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv and 8 kilometres south of Ben Gurion Airport. People who work at the airport, in Tel Aviv or in the logistics centres of the region live closer to work here than in the more expensive cities of the centre.
• A national rail hub: The city is one of the largest railway junctions in the country, with Highway 1, Route 40 and Route 44. Trains and roads link Lod to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the airport and the south.
• Two new poles under construction: The International Quarter, in the north-west, and Nofei Ben Shemen, in the east, are two new poles with thousands of homes, mamad, lift and parking as standard. Six IsraelStart projects are active in Lod, the largest number in the catalogue.
• One of the oldest cities in the country: The city is one of the oldest in the country, inhabited since the Neolithic period, known as Lydda in antiquity and Diospolis in Roman times, and linked to Saint George. This history shapes the old city and its urban renewal.
• A mixed, diverse city: A mixed city, with about 30% Arab population according to Wikipedia, Lod offers a variety of neighbourhoods, markets and cultures that the planned cities of the centre do not have.

Infrastructure & Transport

• Lod station, a national hub: One of the largest stations in the country, with links to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and the south. The first station in the region opened here in 1892.
• Ben Gurion Airport, 8 kilometres away: The airport lies 8 kilometres north of the city, reachable by Highway 1 and Route 40. It employs thousands of people and supports rental demand in Lod and the surrounding area.
• Highway 1 and Routes 40 and 44: Highway 1 links Lod to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Route 40 to Petah Tikva and the south, Route 44 to Ramla and the Gush Dan. The city is a road junction of the centre.
• Old city, Church of Saint George and urban renewal: The Church of Saint George, the old city and the archaeological sites shape the historic centre. Urban renewal in Beit Hakshatot and the centre combines preservation and new build.

Investment profile

• Demand from airport and railway workers: Airport employees, logistics workers and railway staff look for three- to four-room rental homes near the station. Demand is stable because it is linked to the city's transport infrastructure.
• One of the cheapest markets in the centre, with no published price per m²: Lod is among the cheapest cities in the centre, with no price per square metre given here: no dated source exists, and figures previously shown came with no stated method. Each property must be checked individually with the price guide and the city budget simulator.
• Six active projects on two poles: Six active IsraelStart projects, split between two poles: the International Quarter with International Haven, and Nofei Ben Shemen with Eden Summit, Ben Shemen Grove and Ben Shemen Vista. New build with mamad, lift and parking is the most sought-after segment.

Neighborhoods of Lod

• International Quarter

• Nofei Ben Shemen

• Ganei Aviv

• Ganei Ya'ar

• City centre

• Ramat Eshkol

New build or resale in Lod

In Lod, you can compare the new developments listed in our catalogue or entrust us with the search for an existing property. The choice depends on your timeline, overall budget and target neighbourhood.

For resale, we define a brief with you — neighbourhood, number of rooms, mamad, lift, parking, outdoor space — then consult several sources and present an explained selection, with trade-offs and points to confirm.

Frequently asked questions about Lod

Is Lod a good property investment?

Lod combines among the lowest prices in the centre with a national rail hub and two new residential poles, the International Quarter and Nofei Ben Shemen. No price per square metre and no yield is published here, for lack of a dated source. Each investment is judged property by property, comparing new build in the new neighbourhoods with resale in the city centre, and simulating financing and taxes before buying.

Which neighbourhoods should I favour in Lod?

The International Quarter, in the north-west, with the International Haven project, and Nofei Ben Shemen, in the east, with Eden Summit, Ben Shemen Grove and Ben Shemen Vista, concentrate new build with mamad, lift and parking. The city centre, with City Crest Lod and Lod Garden View, offers central homes. Ganei Aviv and Ganei Ya'ar are established neighbourhoods with more resale homes.

Is proximity to Ben Gurion Airport an advantage or a drawback?

The airport lies 8 kilometres north of the city: proximity is an advantage for airport employees and travellers, but aircraft noise depends on the flight path and the location of the neighbourhood. Nofei Ben Shemen, in the east, and Ganei Ya'ar are further from the runways than the International Quarter. Before buying, visit the home at different times of day and check the location on the map.

How long does it take to reach Tel Aviv from Lod?

Lod station is a national hub: trains run to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and the south. The exact journey depends on the line and stops. By car, Highway 1, Route 40 and Route 44 lead to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Can I buy in Lod from abroad?

Yes. IsraelStart supports diaspora buyers: personalised search, video viewings, a French-speaking lawyer and a mortgage broker. Purchase tax (Mas Rechisha) and fees are calculated in the dedicated guide and the tax and fees simulator, as the rules depend on the buyer's status.

Similar cities

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• Ramla
• Be'er Ya'akov
• Kfar Chabad

New projects in Lod

• Lod Garden View — From 2,269,000 ₪ – 3,840,000 ₪ (~606,684 €)
• International Haven — From 2,250,000 ₪ – 3,750,000 ₪ (~601,604 €)
• City Crest Lod — From 1,957,000 ₪ – 4,500,000 ₪ (~523,262 €)
• Ben Shemen Vista — From 2,490,000 ₪ – 2,600,000 ₪ (~665,775 €)
• Ben Shemen Grove — Price on request
• Eden Summit — From 2,190,000 ₪ – 2,900,000 ₪ (~585,561 €)