Cap Rate Calculator

Calculate the capitalization rate of a rental property from price, rent and operating costs.

Quick answer: Cap Rate Calculator: Calculate the capitalization rate of a rental property from price, rent and operating costs. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

How to use Cap Rate Calculator

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
  2. The results update instantly as you type.
  3. Note or copy the numbers you need.

Features

How it works

Cap rate = net operating income / purchase price. Net operating income is rent after vacancy minus operating costs, before the mortgage.

Worked example

Rent of 2,600 a month with 5 percent vacancy and 9,000 of costs gives an NOI of 20,640, a cap rate of 5.9 percent on 350,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is cap rate?

Net operating income divided by the property price, a quick way to compare investment properties.

What is a good cap rate?

Many investors look for 5 to 10 percent, depending on the market and risk.

Is the Cap Rate Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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