Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield. Enter property price, monthly rent, and annual expenses for a complete picture.
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📐 Formula
Gross Yield = (Annual Rent ÷ Property Price) × 100. Net Yield = ((Annual Rent − Expenses) ÷ Property Price) × 100
Frequently Asked Questions
A gross yield above 7% is generally considered excellent. 5–7% is good. Below 4% is low but may be acceptable in high-capital-growth areas. Net yield accounts for expenses and gives a more accurate picture.
Gross yield = (Annual rent ÷ Property price) × 100. Net yield subtracts all expenses (rates, insurance, maintenance, management fees) before dividing. Net yield is what you actually earn.
Standard rental yield calculations exclude mortgage payments, as yield is a measure of return on the property value itself. For cash-on-cash return (yield on your actual cash invested including deposit), include the mortgage and compare to the down payment.
Gross rental yields for US single-family rentals typically range from 5–10%. Markets with strong appreciation (coastal metros like NYC, LA, Seattle) often yield 3–5% gross but offer better capital growth. Sun Belt markets (Phoenix, Charlotte, Tampa) offer 7–10% gross yields. Net yields after expenses are typically 2–3% lower than gross.
Markets with strong rental yields in 2026: Detroit and Cleveland (8–12% gross), Memphis and Birmingham (7–10%), parts of Texas (San Antonio, El Paso, 7–9%), Midwest markets (Kansas City, Indianapolis, 7–9%). High yield often correlates with lower appreciation and higher landlord risk — always analyze vacancy rates and local job markets.