Romema Jerusalem 2026 - Haredi Neighborhood, Prices & Market | חדשות נדל"ן | מרכז הנכסים

Romema - Overview

Romema is a Haredi neighborhood in central-northern Jerusalem, west of the Mahane Yehuda market and south of Geula. About 20,000 residents, mostly Ashkenazi Haredim - Litvaks, Gur Hasidim, Belz, Skver, and more. The neighborhood was founded in the 1930s, with many synagogues, kollels, and schools.

Neighborhood Character

• Almost exclusively Haredi population
• Excellent Haredi education systems (Talmud Torah, small yeshivas, seminaries)
• Proximity to Mahane Yehuda market and Jaffa Street
• Active public transportation
• High density, buildings of 3-5 floors
• Close to the red light rail station

Prices 2026

• 3-room apartment: 2.0M-2.7M ₪
• 4-room apartment: 2.5M-3.3M ₪
• 5-room apartment: 3.2M-4.0M ₪
• Penthouse/roof: 4M-6M+ ₪
• Per sqm: 25-34K ₪

TAMA 38 and Pinui-Binui in Romema

Many buildings from the 1930s-60s stand as potential for TAMA 38/2 (demolish and rebuild). Several projects are already active or in approval. The implication: enhancement potential of 30%-50% for renovated apartments of this type.

Community and Frameworks

• Synagogues for every Hasidic and Litvak stream
• Large yeshivas (Hebron, Mir, and others in the area)
• Haredi elementary and high schools
• Daycare centers, kindergartens, extracurricular activities
• Gemachim, soup kitchens, community centers

Who Buys in Romema?

• Young Haredi couples (1-2 children)
• Haredi families who moved to Givat Shmuel/Bnei Brak and are returning to Jerusalem
• Haredi parents buying for children upon marriage
• Haredi investors (stable yield of 3.5%-4%)

Comparison to Other Haredi Neighborhoods

Mekor Baruch - less dense, a bit more expensive. Geula - commercial, noisier. Sanhedria - in the north, cheaper. Ramat Shlomo - newer.

Working with the Property Center

Jerusalem branch offers Haredi apartments in all relevant neighborhoods. See 2026 Jerusalem Apartment Price Guide.