Rental Yield Calculator — Real Estate ROI & Cap Rate Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield, capitalization rate (cap rate), and cash-on-cash returns for real estate investment properties.
How to use this calculator
👉 Fill in the boxes below and your answer appears instantly — no maths needed, we do it all for you! 🎉
In plain English — what does this do?
🌱 When you save money in a bank, the bank gives you a small gift (called interest) for keeping it there. Then next year, you get a gift on your gift too! This tool shows how much your money will grow over time.
Rental yield measures the cash return on a real estate investment property. Gross rental yield calculates return relative to purchase price before expenses, while Net rental yield (Cap Rate) calculates return after operational expenses.
Yield Metrics Summary
What is Rental Yield Calculator — Real Estate ROI & Cap Rate Calculator?
Rental yield measures the cash return on a real estate investment property. Gross rental yield calculates return relative to purchase price before expenses, while Net rental yield (Cap Rate) calculates return after operational expenses.
How to use it
- 1️⃣ Enter the purchase price of the property.
- 2️⃣ Enter the estimated monthly rental income.
- 3️⃣ Enter annual operating expenses (maintenance, taxes, insurance).
- 4️⃣ Input down payment and mortgage details to calculate cash-on-cash return (optional).
- 5️⃣ The tool updates yields and Cap rate values instantly.
Formula
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❓ Common questions
- What is a good rental yield?
- A good rental yield typically ranges from 5% to 8%. However, this depends heavily on local market factors, interest rates, and property appreciation potential.