Gross rental yields in Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana
The average gross rental yield in the Dominican Republic stands at 9.21% (2026, Q3). Previously, in Q1 2026, the rental yield was 8.53%.
Cities and areas compared
- Santo Domingo
- Punta Cana/Bavaro
Historical rental yields in the Dominican Republic
| SANTO DOMINGO | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| All Locations | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $170,000 | $1,300 | 9.18% |
| 2-Bedroom | $220,000 | $1,800 | 9.82% |
| 3-Bedroom | $360,000 | $2,800 | 9.33% |
| 4+Bedroom | $795,000 | $6,000 | 9.06% |
| Santo Domingo (combined) avg. rental yields | 9.35% | ||
| PUNTA CANA/BAVARO | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| All Locations | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $168,000 | $1,250 | 8.93% |
| 2-Bedroom | $239,000 | $1,800 | 9.04% |
| 3-Bedroom | $325,000 | $2,500 | 9.23% |
| Punta Cana/Bavaro (combined) avg. rental yields | 9.07% | ||
| All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you'll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and SuperCasas |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2025 - Present)
Research Methodology:
Rental yields are updated twice a year based on asking rents and asking purchase prices for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments in the Dominican Republic's major cities.
We source data from leading local property portals, capturing current market conditions as reflected in active listings.
All figures are gross yields — before taxes, maintenance, vacancies, or other costs. Net yields are typically 1.5%–2% lower.
