Gross rental yields in Pakistan: Karachi and 3 other cities
The average gross rental yield in Pakistan stands at 6.24% (Q1, 2025).
Cities and areas compared
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Rawalpindi
Historical rental yields in Pakistan
View the full rental yield dataset (2025)
| Last Updated: Mar. 07, 2025 Next Update: Aug 2025 |
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| KARACHI | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA (Defence Housing Authority) | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $60,910 | $238 | 4.69% |
| 3-Bedroom | $125,403 | $537 | 5.14% |
| 4+Bedroom | $309,924 | $1,003 | 3.88% |
| Clifton/Seaview | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $85,990 | $358 | 5.00% |
| 3-Bedroom | $134,360 | $537 | 4.80% |
| 4+Bedroom | $268,720 | $895 | 4.00% |
| Bahria Town Karachi | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $27,588 | $90 | 3.91% |
| 3-Bedroom | $60,910 | $179 | 3.53% |
| Gulshan-e-Iqbal/North Nazimabad | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $39,412 | $150 | 4.57% |
| 3-Bedroom | $70,584 | $269 | 4.57% |
| 4+Bedroom | $125,403 | $394 | 3.77% |
| Karachi (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $24,996 | $175 | 8.40% |
| 2-Bedroom | $32,246 | $179 | 6.66% |
| 3-Bedroom | $89,573 | $358 | 4.80% |
| 4+Bedroom | $171,981 | $716 | 5.00% |
| Karachi avg. rental yields | 6.21% | ||
| LAHORE | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA Lahore | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $73,450 | $448 | 7.32% |
| 3-Bedroom | $160,515 | $824 | 6.16% |
| Askari | |||
| 3-Bedroom | $114,654 | $412 | 4.31% |
| 4+Bedroom | $143,317 | $484 | 4.05% |
| Gulberg/Iqbal Town | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $58,402 | $555 | 11.40% |
| 2-Bedroom | $114,654 | $770 | 8.06% |
| 3-Bedroom | $204,944 | $914 | 5.35% |
| Lahore (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $22,572 | $143 | 7.60% |
| 1-Bedroom | $26,872 | $154 | 6.88% |
| 2-Bedroom | $35,650 | $192 | 6.46% |
| 3-Bedroom | $114,654 | $430 | 4.50% |
| 4+Bedroom | $145,109 | $501 | 4.14% |
| Lahore avg. rental yields | 5.92% | ||
| ISLAMABAD | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| DHA Islamabad | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $28,151 | $125 | 5.33% |
| 2-Bedroom | $39,412 | $125 | 3.81% |
| 3-Bedroom | $96,739 | $179 | 2.22% |
| Bahria Town Islamabad | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $40,128 | $161 | 4.81% |
| 2-Bedroom | $60,910 | $197 | 3.88% |
| 3-Bedroom | $69,867 | $268 | 4.60% |
| F-7, F-8, and G-11 Sectors | |||
| 2-Bedroom | $121,103 | $448 | 4.44% |
| 3-Bedroom | $412,038 | $573 | 1.67% |
| Islamabad (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $30,969 | $125 | 4.84% |
| 1-Bedroom | $30,709 | $195 | 7.62% |
| 2-Bedroom | $51,615 | $249 | 5.79% |
| 3-Bedroom | $80,092 | $445 | 6.67% |
| 4+Bedroom | $142,386 | $1,050 | 8.85% |
| Islamabad avg. rental yields | 6.75% | ||
| RAWALPINDI | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Bahria Town Rawalpindi | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $32,036 | $195 | 7.30% |
| 2-Bedroom | $39,156 | $285 | 8.73% |
| Rawalpindi (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $29,545 | $195 | 7.92% |
| 2-Bedroom | $39,156 | $231 | 7.08% |
| 3-Bedroom | $120,138 | $320 | 3.20% |
| Rawalpindi avg. rental yields | 6.07% | ||
| 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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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 biggest cities of 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.