Gross rental yields in Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus and Aalborg
The average gross rental yield in Denmark stands at 4.11% (Q2, 2026). Previously, in Q4 2025, the rental yield was 4.09%.
Cities compared
- Copenhagen
- Aarhus
- Aalborg
Historical rental yields in Denmark
| COPENHAGEN - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Copenhagen S | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €568,600 | €1,965 | 4.15% |
| 2-Bedroom | €822,900 | €2,300 | 3.35% |
| 3-Bedroom | €1,069,700 | €2,475 | 2.78% |
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| AARHUS - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| AALBORG - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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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 dba.dk |
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Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in Denmark, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is €500 and the median purchase price is €100,000, the yield is calculated as:
(€500 × 12) ÷ €100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.
