Gross Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross rental yield and the price-to-rent ratio from a property’s price and monthly rent.
Your inputs
Results
Gross rental yield
7.2%
- Annual rent
- $18,000.00
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 13.89
✓Exact calculation — rounded only for display
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What this calculator does
Gross yield is a quick first screen for rental properties: annual rent divided by price, before any costs.
Formula and method
Worked example
Calculated by this tool with its default inputs:
Inputs
- Property price: 250000 (any currency)
- Monthly rent: 1500 (any currency)
Results
- Gross rental yield: 7.2%
- Annual rent: 18,000
- Price-to-rent ratio: 13.89
How to read the results
Use gross yield to compare listings quickly, then switch to net yield or cash flow for a decision.
Assumptions and limitations
- Ignores vacancy, costs and financing.
Financial results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions shown. They are not financial advice; confirm figures with your lender, provider or a qualified adviser before making decisions.
Questions
What is a good gross yield?
It depends heavily on location and property type; compare against similar properties in the same market.
Methodology and verification
- Result type
- Exact mathematical calculation (rounded only for display)
- Formula version
- 1.0
- Automated verification
- 2 reference and validation test cases, checked against independently computed values. The site cannot be built if any of them fail.
- Editorial review
- Awaiting human editorial review. The explanation was drafted with AI assistance; the formula and examples are verified by the automated tests above.
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