Gross rental yields in Pakistan: Karachi and 3 other cities
The average gross rental yield in Pakistan stands at 6.67% (Q1, 2026). Previously, in Q3 2025, the rental yield was 6.53%.
Cities and areas compared
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Rawalpindi
Historical rental yields in Pakistan
| KARACHI | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA (Defence Housing Authority) | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $96,900 | $300 | 3.72% |
| 3-Bedroom | $157,300 | $640 | 4.88% |
| 4+Bedroom | $354,000 | $1,400 | 4.75% |
| Clifton/Seaview | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $82,200 | $390 | 5.69% |
| 3-Bedroom | $178,800 | $590 | 3.96% |
| 4+Bedroom | $349,300 | $1,040 | 3.57% |
| Bahria Town Karachi | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $25,700 | $100 | 4.67% |
| 3-Bedroom | $59,000 | $190 | 3.86% |
| Gulshan-e-Iqbal/North Nazimabad | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $42,900 | $170 | 4.76% |
| 3-Bedroom | $89,400 | $320 | 4.30% |
| 4+Bedroom | $114,400 | $570 | 5.98% |
| Karachi (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $17,200 | $160 | 11.16% |
| 2-Bedroom | $41,100 | $220 | 6.42% |
| 3-Bedroom | $98,300 | $470 | 5.74% |
| 4+Bedroom | $178,800 | $780 | 5.23% |
| Karachi avg. rental yields | 7.14% | ||
| LAHORE | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA Lahore | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $98,300 | $630 | 7.69% |
| 3-Bedroom | $178,800 | $890 | 5.97% |
| Askari | |||
| 3-Bedroom | $119,800 | $450 | 4.51% |
| 4+Bedroom | $159,100 | $540 | 4.07% |
| Gulberg/Iqbal Town | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $55,400 | $500 | 10.83% |
| 2-Bedroom | $132,300 | $720 | 6.53% |
| 3-Bedroom | $178,800 | $910 | 6.11% |
| Lahore (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $30,400 | $140 | 5.53% |
| 1-Bedroom | $28,600 | $160 | 6.71% |
| 2-Bedroom | $46,500 | $300 | 7.74% |
| 3-Bedroom | $123,400 | $480 | 4.67% |
| 4+Bedroom | $160,900 | $540 | 4.03% |
| Lahore avg. rental yields | 5.74% | ||
| ISLAMABAD | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA Islamabad | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $29,900 | $160 | 6.42% |
| 2-Bedroom | $39,300 | $220 | 6.72% |
| 3-Bedroom | $105,500 | $290 | 3.30% |
| Bahria Town Islamabad | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $39,300 | $180 | 5.50% |
| 2-Bedroom | $56,500 | $260 | 5.52% |
| 3-Bedroom | $57,200 | $320 | 6.71% |
| F-7, F-8, and G-11 Sectors | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $117,100 | $450 | 4.61% |
| 3-Bedroom | $165,400 | $630 | 4.57% |
| Islamabad (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $28,800 | $160 | 6.67% |
| 1-Bedroom | $34,900 | $220 | 7.56% |
| 2-Bedroom | $55,400 | $320 | 6.93% |
| 3-Bedroom | $103,700 | $500 | 5.79% |
| 4+Bedroom | $135,900 | $1,000 | 8.83% |
| Islamabad avg. rental yields | 7.16% | ||
| RAWALPINDI | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Bahria Town Rawalpindi | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $31,600 | $200 | 7.59% |
| 2-Bedroom | $33,600 | $270 | 9.64% |
| Rawalpindi (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $30,400 | $200 | 7.89% |
| 2-Bedroom | $34,000 | $250 | 8.82% |
| 3-Bedroom | $119,800 | $320 | 3.21% |
| Rawalpindi avg. rental yields | 6.64% | ||
| 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 Zameen |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2025 - 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 Pakistan, 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.
