Gross rental yields in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh and Jeddah
The average gross rental yield in Saudi Arabia stands at 7.45% (Q3, 2026). Previously, in Q1 2026, the rental yield was 6.84%.
Cities compared
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
Historical rental yields in Saudi Arabia
| RIYADH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Riyadh (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $238,000 | $595 | 3.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | $224,800 | $1,035 | 5.52% |
| 3-Bedroom | $224,800 | $1,430 | 7.63% |
| 4+Bedroom | $224,800 | $1,320 | 7.05% |
| Riyadh avg. Rental Yields | 5.80% | ||
| JEDDAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Jeddah (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $86,000 | $660 | 9.21% |
| 2-Bedroom | $95,200 | $925 | 11.66% |
| 3-Bedroom | $124,300 | $970 | 9.36% |
| 4+Bedroom | $193,100 | $990 | 6.15% |
| Jeddah avg. Rental Yields | 9.10% | ||
| 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 Bayut |
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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 Saudi Arabia, 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.
