Gross rental yields in Brazil: Sao Paulo and 5 other cities
The average gross rental yield in Brazil stands at 5.71% (Q1, 2026). Previously, in Q3 2025, the rental yield was the same, 5.71%.
Cities and areas compared
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Fortaleza
- Guarapari
- Recife
- Vitoria
Historical rental yields in Brazil
| SAO PAULO - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Center | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $67,300 | $440 | 7.85% |
| 2-Bedroom | $90,200 | $600 | 7.98% |
| 3-Bedroom | $171,200 | $1,275 | 8.94% |
| Brooklin (North and South) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $118,100 | $930 | 9.45% |
| 2-Bedroom | $230,800 | $1,690 | 8.79% |
| 3-Bedroom | $345,400 | $2,600 | 9.03% |
| 4-Bedroom | $616,800 | $3,270 | 6.36% |
| Vila Olimpia | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $167,500 | $980 | 7.02% |
| 2-Bedroom | $240,500 | $1,440 | 7.19% |
| 3-Bedroom | $384,200 | $2,790 | 8.71% |
| 4-Bedroom | $702,100 | $4,810 | 8.22% |
| Jardim Europa | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $173,100 | $790 | 5.48% |
| 2-Bedroom | $557,900 | $2,980 | 6.41% |
| 3-Bedroom | $748,300 | $4,100 | 6.57% |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,924,000 | $7,590 | 4.73% |
| Sao Paolo (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $144,200 | $790 | 6.57% |
| 2-Bedroom | $236,400 | $1,660 | 8.43% |
| 3-Bedroom | $371,200 | $2,740 | 8.86% |
| 4-Bedroom | $627,300 | $3,600 | 6.89% |
| Sao Paulo avg. Rental Yields | 7.69% | ||
| RIO DE JANEIRO - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Ipanema | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $404,000 | $2,900 | 8.61% |
| 3-Bedroom | $567,500 | $3,080 | 6.51% |
| 4-Bedroom | $898,300 | $4,420 | 5.90% |
| Leblon | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $365,500 | $2,310 | 7.58% |
| 3-Bedroom | $576,700 | $2,980 | 6.20% |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,144,500 | $4,745 | 4.98% |
| Rio De Janeiro (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $118,900 | $290 | 2.93% |
| 2-Bedroom | $141,300 | $310 | 2.63% |
| 3-Bedroom | $268,400 | $920 | 4.11% |
| 4-Bedroom | $417,500 | $2,400 | 6.90% |
| Rio De Janeiro (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 4.14% | ||
| FORTALEZA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Fortaleza (all locations) | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $75,800 | $250 | 3.96% |
| 3-Bedroom | $144,300 | $540 | 4.49% |
| 4-Bedroom | $506,700 | $620 | 1.47% |
| Fortaleza (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 3.31% | ||
| GUARAPARI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Guarapari (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $72,100 | $360 | 5.99% |
| 2-Bedroom | $128,900 | $540 | 5.03% |
| 3-Bedroom | $202,000 | $770 | 4.57% |
| 4-Bedroom | $402,000 | $1,440 | 4.30% |
| Guarapari (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 4.97% | ||
| RECIFE - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Recife (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $67,500 | $560 | 9.96% |
| 2-Bedroom | $82,200 | $730 | 10.66% |
| 3-Bedroom | $134,600 | $960 | 8.56% |
| 4-Bedroom | $305,900 | $2,110 | 8.28% |
| Recife (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 9.36% | ||
| VITORIA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Vitoria (all locations) | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $153,900 | $610 | 4.76% |
| 3-Bedroom | $240,500 | $960 | 4.79% |
| Vitoria (all locations) avg. Rental Yields | 4.77% | ||
| 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 Imovelweb |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2023 - 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 Brazil'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.
