Gross rental yields in Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana
The average gross rental yield in the Dominican Republic stands at 8.53% (Q1, 2026). Previously, in Q3 2025, the rental yield was 7.78%.
Cities and areas compared
- Santo Domingo
- Punta Cana/Bavaro
Historical rental yields in the Dominican Republic
| SANTO DOMINGO | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| All Locations | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $167,000 | $1,250 | 8.98% |
| 2-Bedroom | $225,000 | $1,850 | 9.87% |
| 3-Bedroom | $345,000 | $2,800 | 9.74% |
| 4+Bedroom | $850,000 | $5,500 | 7.76% |
| Santo Domingo (combined) avg. rental yields | 9.09% | ||
| PUNTA CANA/BAVARO | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| All Locations | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $155,000 | $1,000 | 7.74% |
| 2-Bedroom | $205,000 | $1,400 | 8.20% |
| 3-Bedroom | $270,000 | $1,800 | 8.00% |
| Punta Cana/Bavaro (combined) avg. rental yields | 7.98% | ||
| 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 SuperCasas |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2025 - 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 the Dominican Republic'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.
