Rental Yield Calculator
Work out gross and net rental yield from a property price and rent, adjust for vacancy, or reverse the calculation to find the rent needed for a target yield.
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Gross rental yield
Enter a property price greater than zero.
What is a rental yield calculator?
A rental yield calculator turns a property price and its rent into a percentage return, so you can screen and compare income properties on a like-for-like basis. It is one of the fastest checks in property investing.
How to calculate rental yield
- Gross yield = annual rent ÷ property price × 100
- Net yield = (annual rent − annual expenses) ÷ property price × 100
- Adjusted rent applies your vacancy rate for a more realistic figure
Yield is a starting point, not the whole story
Yield ignores financing and capital growth. Pair it with the cap rate calculator for an expenses-based view, the rental property ROI calculator for cash flow and appreciation, and the GRM calculator for a quick price-to-rent screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is rental yield?
Rental yield is annual rent expressed as a percentage of the property price. Gross yield uses rent alone; net yield subtracts running costs. It is a quick way to compare income potential across properties.
What is a good rental yield?
It varies widely by location. Many investors look for a gross yield of 5–8%, but high-growth areas often have lower yields and higher appreciation. Compare against comparable local properties rather than a single benchmark.
What is the difference between gross and net yield?
Gross yield is annual rent ÷ price. Net yield subtracts annual operating expenses (tax, insurance, maintenance, management) before dividing, so it better reflects the income you actually keep.
How do I find the rent needed for a target yield?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode and enter the price and your target yield. It returns the annual and monthly rent required to hit that yield.
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GRM
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Property Cash Flow
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Disclaimer. This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results are based on the information you enter and the assumptions used by the calculator. Actual financial, tax, business valuation, lending, marketplace or investment outcomes may differ. Consider consulting a qualified professional for decisions involving significant amounts of money. Results are estimates for comparison only and do not account for financing, taxes on income, or local market conditions.