Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield on any investment property.
โน๏ธAbout This Calculator
Rental yield is the annual rental income as a percentage of the property's value โ the core metric for comparing property investments. Gross yield ignores costs; net yield is what actually matters for profitability. A property with a 6% gross yield might only deliver 3-4% net after maintenance, insurance, property management, and vacancy costs. Use this calculator to see your actual return before committing to a purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield?
In most US markets, 6-8% gross yield is good. Net yield is typically 3-5% after expenses. High-demand cities (NYC, SF) often have 2-4% gross yields but strong appreciation.
What costs should I include?
Property management (8-12% of rent), maintenance (1% of value/year), insurance, property tax, vacancy allowance (5-10%). When fully loaded, 35-45% of gross rent typically goes to expenses.
Gross vs net yield โ which matters more?
Net yield โ it's what you actually keep. A 7% gross/3% net property might lose to a 6% gross/4.5% net property in a cheaper location with lower expenses.