Best Rental Yields in Ireland 2026: County by County
Dublin’s yields average 4.1%. Leitrim tops the table at 8.2%. Here’s every county’s gross rental yield, with median prices and rents, so you can see where the numbers actually work for investors.
County Yield Table (2026 Estimates)
| County | Median Price | Median Monthly Rent | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leitrim | €135,000 | €925 | 8.2% |
| Longford | €140,000 | €900 | 7.7% |
| Roscommon | €155,000 | €950 | 7.4% |
| Donegal | €160,000 | €950 | 7.1% |
| Cavan | €170,000 | €975 | 6.9% |
| Tipperary | €195,000 | €1,050 | 6.5% |
| Waterford | €260,000 | €1,300 | 6.0% |
| Limerick | €270,000 | €1,350 | 6.0% |
| Cork | €310,000 | €1,450 | 5.6% |
| Galway | €310,000 | €1,400 | 5.4% |
| Kildare | €350,000 | €1,550 | 5.3% |
| Dublin | €495,000 | €1,700 | 4.1% |
Gross yield ≠ net yield. After expenses, tax, void periods, and maintenance, net yields are typically 2–3% lower. Use our Rental Yield Calculator for gross and our Property Investment Analyser for full net cashflow analysis.
For detailed data on each county including LAHL limits, BER averages, and local buying tips, see our County Property Guides.
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