Gross rental yields in Belgium: Brussels and 7 other cities
The average gross rental yield in Belgium stands at 4.31% (Q3 2026). Previously, in Q1 2026, the rental yield was 4.32%.
Cities and areas compared
- Brussels
- Brugge
- Antwerp
- Oostend
- Liège
- Kortrijk
- Mechelen
- Leuven
Historical rental yields in Belgium
| BRUSSELS - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Brussels District (combined) | |||
| Studio | €189,000 | €870 | 5.52% |
| 1-Bedroom | €232,500 | €1,150 | 5.94% |
| 2-Bedroom | €320,000 | €1,500 | 5.63% |
| 3-Bedroom | €490,000 | €2,100 | 5.14% |
| 4+Bedroom | €675,000 | €2,800 | 4.98% |
| Brussels City | |||
| Studio | €209,000 | €900 | 5.17% |
| 1-Bedroom | €385,000 | €1,400 | 4.36% |
| 2-Bedroom | €480,000 | €1,740 | 4.35% |
| 3-Bedroom | €625,000 | €2,190 | 4.20% |
| Brussels avg. Rental Yields | 5.44% | ||
| ANTWERP - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Antwerp (combined) | |||
| Studio | €156,500 | €750 | 5.75% |
| 1-Bedroom | €239,000 | €950 | 4.77% |
| 2-Bedroom | €299,000 | €1,150 | 4.62% |
| 3-Bedroom | €395,000 | €1,620 | 4.92% |
| Antwerp City | |||
| Studio | €178,500 | €750 | 5.04% |
| 1-Bedroom | €279,000 | €1,050 | 4.52% |
| 2-Bedroom | €490,000 | €1,400 | 3.43% |
| 3-Bedroom | €785,400 | €2,030 | 3.10% |
| Antwerp avg. Rental Yields | 5.01% | ||
| BRUGGE - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Brugge (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €269,000 | €810 | 3.61% |
| 2-Bedroom | €495,000 | €1,100 | 2.67% |
| 3-Bedroom | €980,000 | €1,400 | 1.71% |
| Brugge avg. Rental Yields | 2.66% | ||
| OOSTEND - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Oostend (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €145,000 | €680 | 5.63% |
| 1-Bedroom | €219,000 | €780 | 4.27% |
| 2-Bedroom | €295,000 | €850 | 3.46% |
| Oostend avg. Rental Yields | 4.45% | ||
| LIÈGE - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Liège (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €99,000 | €550 | 6.67% |
| 1-Bedroom | €150,000 | €680 | 5.44% |
| 2-Bedroom | €229,000 | €900 | 4.72% |
| 3-Bedroom | €299,000 | €1,140 | 4.58% |
| Liège avg. Rental Yields | 5.35% | ||
| KORTRIJK - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Kortrijk (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €210,500 | €700 | 3.99% |
| 2-Bedroom | €298,500 | €850 | 3.42% |
| Kortrijk avg. Rental Yields | 3.70% | ||
| LEUVEN - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Leuven (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €234,000 | €850 | 4.36% |
| 1-Bedroom | €235,000 | €850 | 4.34% |
| 2-Bedroom | €358,000 | €1,100 | 3.69% |
| 3-Bedroom | €434,000 | €1,420 | 3.93% |
| Leuven avg. Rental Yields | 4.08% | ||
| MECHELEN - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Mechelen (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €249,300 | €910 | 4.38% |
| 2-Bedroom | €335,000 | €1,000 | 3.58% |
| 3-Bedroom | €385,000 | €1,100 | 3.43% |
| Mechelen avg. Rental Yields | 3.80% | ||
| 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 Immoweb.be |
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View the full rental yields 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 Belgium, 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.
