Rental Yield Calculator
Last updated: 2026-08-24
Rental Yield Calculator — Calculate rental property yield.
Inputs
Result
Enter values and press Calculate
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How to use it
- {'step': 1, 'description': 'Divide annual rent by property value', 'calculation': '$18,000 ÷ $320,000 = 0.05625'}
- {'step': 2, 'description': 'Convert to percentage', 'calculation': '0.05625 × 100 = 5.625%'}
Common mistakes
- ⚠️ Using gross yield without accounting for expens is (taxes, maintenance, vacancies)
- ⚠️ Not including purchase costs in total investment calculation
- ⚠️ Comparing yields across markets without considering appreciation potential
Worked example
Calculate yield: 150,000 EUR property, 1,000 EUR/month rent.
The yield_pct of {yield_pct}% is the gross rental yield before expens is and vacancies.
Input guide
| Field | Typical range |
|---|---|
| annual_rent | $5,000 - $200,000+ annual rental income |
| property_value | $50,000 - $5,000,000+ property values |