Poor Rental Yield Returns in Oman

  Last Updated: Oct. 05, 2022
MUSCAT - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Muscat (all locations)  
1-Bedroom $187,032 $494 4.18%
2-Bedroom $233,791 $714 3.66%
3-Bedroom $285,744 $857 3.60%
4+Bedroom $434,461 $1,039 2.87%
Muscat avg. Rental Yields 3.33%
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 Definitions: Data FAQ See also: Update Schedule

The Gross rental yield is the rent the landlord will earn - before taxation, vacancy costs, and other costs - compared to the property´s purchase price. Gross rental yields from apartments in Oman remain poor.

In Muscat, the average rental yield is 3.50%, ranging from 2.87% to 3.66%.

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