What's a good rental yield in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North as at 20 Sept 2026, FindMyProperty's median modelled gross yield on 39 scored listings is 4.6%. 2 listings are tagged rental candidates at 9%+ modelled gross yield. Median asking on the scored set is $489,000.

Snapshot stats

Scored listings
39
Median modelled gross yield
4.6%
Median asking
$489,000
Rental candidates (9%+)
2
Median score
57
As-at
20 Sept 2026

Suburbs in this snapshot

Suburbn scoredFMP live median modelled yield
Takaro64.4%
Awapuni55.0%
Hokowhitu54.7%
Roslyn55.0%
West End44.8%
Westbrook44.1%
City Centre30.0%
Terrace End34.8%
Ashhurst15.5%
Cloverlea14.2%
Highbury12.0%
Milson13.8%

Scored listings

City risks

City-specific risk notes are not reviewed for this hub yet — read the scoring assumptions on methodology.

FAQ

What's a good rental yield in Palmerston North?+

On this snapshot the median modelled gross yield in Palmerston North is 4.6% across 39 scored listings. A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.

How many scored listings are in the Palmerston North snapshot?+

This page uses 39 scored active listings in Palmerston North. Unscored and sold rows are excluded.

How is gross yield modelled?+

Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100. On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.

How many rental candidates are in this city?+

2 of 39 scored listings in Palmerston North meet the 9%+ modelled gross yield tag.

Is this financial advice?+

No. FindMyProperty outputs are informational screening tools only. They are not legal, tax, lending, or financial advice.

How yield is modelled

  • Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ purchase price × 100.
  • Net yield subtracts vacancy, rates, insurance, management and maintenance. Mortgage is excluded.
  • On scored listings, weekly rent is benchmarked from MBIE Tenancy Services bond data by suburb and bedrooms, not from the agent's appraisal.
  • A listing is tagged a rental candidate at 9%+ modelled gross yield.
  • Not financial advice.

NZ rental yield calculator · Methodology

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