Rental Yield Calculator

Gross & net rental yield on an investment property.

Work out the rental yield on an investment property — both gross (before costs) and net (after running costs) — from the property value, monthly rent and annual expenses. See annual rent, net income and monthly cash flow. Perfect for comparing buy-to-let investments. Runs fully in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to use Rental Yield Calculator

  1. Enter property value

    Type the purchase price or current market value of the property into the free online Rental Yield Calculator to set the basis for your return percentage.

  2. Add monthly rent

    Enter the rent you collect each month and the Rental Yield Calculator annualises it instantly to compute gross yield against the property value.

  3. Enter annual costs

    Add yearly running costs like maintenance, property tax, insurance and repairs so the tool can work out your net rental yield after expenses.

  4. Set vacancy rate

    Input the share of the year the home sits empty, and the calculator trims your effective rent for a realistic, more honest net yield figure.

  5. Read gross and net yield

    Instantly view gross yield, net yield, annual rent and net income per month and year, helping you compare buy-to-let properties like for like.

  6. Share or reset

    Share your rental yield result with a link or reset to test new prices, rents and costs, evaluating investment properties for free in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good rental yield?

It varies by city and property type, but many investors look for a gross yield of around 3–5% on residential property, with net yield a percentage point or two lower after costs. Higher isn’t always better — it can signal higher risk or lower capital growth.

What’s the difference between gross and net yield?

Gross yield uses the full rent and ignores costs. Net yield subtracts running costs (maintenance, tax, insurance, management, vacancy) first, so it reflects what you actually keep.

Should I include the purchase costs?

For a stricter figure, use the total acquisition cost (price + stamp duty + registration + legal) as the property value. This tool uses whatever value you enter, so include those if you want true-cost yield.

How do I calculate rental yield on a property?

To calculate rental yield, divide your annual rent by the property value and multiply by 100. This free rental yield calculator does it instantly — enter the price, monthly rent and running costs and it returns both gross and net rental yield as a percentage.

What is a rental yield calculator and why use one?

A rental yield calculator works out the annual return a buy-to-let property earns relative to its price, so you can compare investment properties before buying. It saves you doing the gross-yield and net-yield maths by hand and shows your net rental income per month and per year.

How does vacancy rate affect rental yield?

Vacancy rate is the share of the year a property sits empty with no rent coming in. Enter it here and the calculator reduces your effective annual rent accordingly, giving a more realistic net rental yield than assuming 100% occupancy.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you enter is uploaded.

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