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Rental Yield Calculator

Calculate gross and net rental yield instantly for any Irish investment property. Understand your real return after costs — all calculations stay in your browser.

5–7%Average Irish gross yield
3.5–5%Dublin prime gross yield
5–8%Regional cities
6.4%

Gross yield

5.2%

Net yield

Good net yield
€50k€500k€1M€2M

Annual rent: €19,200

Management, insurance, maintenance, void — see guide below

Annual rental income€19,200
Annual costs– €3,500
Net annual income€15,700
Monthly cash flow€1,308
Gross yield6.40%
Net yield5.23%
Payback period19.1 years

Estimates only — excludes tax and financing costs

Gross vs Net yield

Gross yield is a quick headline figure — annual rent ÷ purchase price. It ignores every cost. Net yield deducts operating costs and is the number that actually matters for investment decisions.

Gross yieldQuick comparison metric
Annual rent ÷ Purchase price × 100
Net yieldTrue income return
(Annual rent − Costs) ÷ Purchase price × 100

What to include in annual costs

Be conservative — underestimating costs is the most common mistake landlords make.

Property management (10% of rent)~€1,920 on €1,600/mo rent
Landlord insurance€400 – €600/yr
Maintenance & repairs1% of value/yr
Void periods (4–6 wks)8–12% of rent
PRTB registration€90 per tenancy
Accountancy / tax return€300 – €600/yr
Capital expenditure reserve0.5–1% of value/yr

What is a good rental yield in Ireland?

Yields vary significantly by location and property type. RTB and PPR data shows a consistent gap between high-price urban areas and more affordable regional markets.

Below 4.5%

Below average

Typically seen in prime Dublin postcodes (D4, D6, D6W) where purchase prices are very high relative to capped rents.

4.5% – 6%

Average

Most Dublin suburbs and large provincial cities. Solid income return with potential for capital growth in supply-constrained areas.

6% – 8%

Strong

Smaller cities (Limerick, Waterford), commuter towns and areas with strong rental demand relative to property prices.

Above 8%

Excellent

Some regional towns and certain property types (HMOs, multiple occupancy). Higher yields often come with higher management intensity.

Source: RTB Rent Index, Property Price Register analysis. Net yields typically run 1–1.5pp below gross.

Example yields across Ireland

Illustrative examples based on typical market prices and RTB rent data. Click a row to load into the calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about rental yield in Ireland.