When people invest in property for income, they often focus on the potential for capital appreciation. But rental yield—the annual rent as a percentage of the property's value—is an important part of the equation. Understanding realistic rental yields can help you evaluate whether a property investment makes financial sense. In most Indian cities, residential rental yields are surprisingly low, typically ranging from 2% to 4% per year. On a ₹1 crore property, that means annual rent of ₹2 to ₹4 lakh, or about ₹16,000 to ₹33,000 per month.