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Price-to-Rent Ratio

The ratio of a property's purchase price to its annual rental income.

Definition

The price-to-rent ratio compares a property's price to the annual rent it can generate. It's commonly used to assess whether buying or renting is more economical in a given market. From an investor's perspective, lower price-to-rent ratios suggest better rental yields, while higher ratios may indicate markets driven more by appreciation than cash flow.

Formula

Price-to-Rent Ratio = Property Price ÷ Annual Rent

Price-to-rent ratio equals the property price divided by the annual rent it produces.

Example

A $300,000 home rents for $2,000 per month, or $24,000 per year. Price-to-rent ratio = $300,000 ÷ $24,000 = 12.5. A ratio of 15 or below typically signals a buyer-friendly market for investors.

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