Gross rental yields in Ireland: Dublin and Cork
The average gross rental yield in Ireland stands at 7.66% (Q2, 2026). Previously, in Q4 2025, the rental yield was 7.71%.
Cities compared
- Dublin
- Cork
Historical rental yields in Ireland
| DUBLIN - All Dwelling Types | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Dublin (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €300,000 | €2,000 | 8.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | €395,000 | €2,500 | 7.59% |
| 3-Bedroom | €525,000 | €3,000 | 6.86% |
| 4+Bedroom | €975,000 | €4,500 | 5.54% |
| Dublin avg. rental yields | 7.00% | ||
| CORK - All Dwelling Types | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Cork (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €225,000 | €1,700 | 9.07% |
| 2-Bedroom | €295,000 | €2,200 | 8.95% |
| 3-Bedroom | €390,000 | €2,600 | 8.00% |
| 4+Bedroom | €575,000 | €3,500 | 7.30% |
| Cork avg. rental yields | 8.33% | ||
| 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 and Daft |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2022 - Present)
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 Ireland, 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.
