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  • How to Calculate Cap Rate for a U.S. Rental Property

    How do you calculate Cap Rate for a rental property?

    Cap Rate = Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Property Purchase Price. Example: a $400,000 rental that generates $42,000 in annual rent and has $10,000 in annual operating expenses has NOI of $32,000 and a Cap Rate of 8%.

    Updated 2026-04-23