Market Rankings
Best Cash Flow Real Estate Markets
Markets with the highest gross rental yields and durable cash-flow fundamentals.
Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice
1. Cleveland, OH
Yield 11.5% • Cap 9% • Grade D
2. Memphis, TN
Yield 9.2% • Cap 8.5% • Grade C
3. Milwaukee, WI
Yield 9% • Cap 7.5% • Grade C
4. Oklahoma City, OK
Yield 8.4% • Cap 7.6% • Grade C
5. Birmingham, AL
Yield 8.2% • Cap 7.8% • Grade C
6. Pittsburgh, PA
Yield 8.2% • Cap 7.5% • Grade C
7. Saint Louis, MO
Yield 8.1% • Cap 8% • Grade D
8. Cincinnati, OH
Yield 8.1% • Cap 7.6% • Grade C
9. Kansas City, MO
Yield 7.7% • Cap 7% • Grade C
10. Indianapolis, IN
Yield 7.6% • Cap 7.4% • Grade C
11. Columbus, OH
Yield 7.4% • Cap 6.8% • Grade B
12. San Antonio, TX
Yield 7.4% • Cap 6.8% • Grade B
13. Houston, TX
Yield 7.3% • Cap 6.6% • Grade B
14. Jacksonville, FL
Yield 7.3% • Cap 6.5% • Grade B
15. Dallas, TX
Yield 7.1% • Cap 6.4% • Grade B
16. Orlando, FL
Yield 6.8% • Cap 5.6% • Grade B
17. Atlanta, GA
Yield 6.6% • Cap 6% • Grade C
18. Tampa, FL
Yield 6.5% • Cap 5.4% • Grade B
19. Charlotte, NC
Yield 6.4% • Cap 5.8% • Grade B
20. Miami, FL
Yield 6.2% • Cap 5.2% • Grade B