Calculate gross and net rental yield for any apartment. Pick a city to prefill average prices and rents, then enter the real listing price and expected rent.
Gross yield
5.1%
Net yield
3.9%
Total investment incl. costs€273,420
Annual rent (full occupancy)€12,960
Net operating income€10,680
Payback period25.6 years
Price per m² vs Lisbon average€4,200 (+0%)
Net yield = (rent × occupied months − running costs) ÷ (price + purchase costs). Excludes mortgage interest and income tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate rental yield?↓
Gross rental yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price × 100. For a €200,000 apartment rented at €1,000 per month, gross yield is 12,000 ÷ 200,000 = 6%.
What is the difference between gross and net rental yield?↓
Net yield subtracts purchase costs (transfer tax, notary, agent), running costs (property tax, insurance, maintenance, management) and vacancy. Net yield is typically 1.5–3 percentage points below gross yield.
What is a good rental yield?↓
In Europe, a gross yield above 5–6% is generally considered good. Western European capitals often yield 3–4%, while cities in Central-Eastern Europe and the Balkans can reach 6–8%.
Where are the best rental yields in Europe?↓
See our ranking of the best rental yields in Europe, based on average rents and purchase prices per square meter in more than 40 cities.