Where to buy a house for rental income in Tbilisi

Rental yield, payback period and price per square meter for houses by district, calculated from current rent and sale listings.

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Where to buy a house for rental income in Tbilisi

Highest rental yield
Saburtalo
City average yield
6.0%
Average payback period
17.9 yrs
Districts analyzed
5
Last updated
06.08.2026

The analysis uses 179 rental listings and 266 sale listings.

District ranking by rental yield

#DistrictMedian purchase priceMedian rentRental yieldPayback periodPrice per m²Rental listingsSale listings
1Saburtalo$285,000$2,200 / mo9.3%10.8 yrs$1,1453932
2Didi Digomi$350,000$1,850 / mo6.3%15.8 yrs$1,26556133
3Isani$190,000$800 / mo5.1%19.8 yrs$1,1073342
4Tskneti$610,000$2,500 / mo4.9%20.3 yrs$1,8852228
5Digomi 1-9$800,000$2,950 / mo4.4%22.6 yrs$1,8312931

Market insight

The index currently includes 5 districts that pass the minimum sample threshold for both rent and sale listings.

FAQ

Which Tbilisi district has the highest rental yield?

Saburtalo currently has the highest calculated rental yield: 9.3%.

What is the average payback period for a house in Tbilisi?

Across districts with enough data, the average payback period is about 17.9 yrs.

How is rental yield calculated?

Gross rental yield is calculated as median monthly rent multiplied by 12 and divided by the median purchase price.

What matters more: purchase price or rent?

Both matter together. A low purchase price is not enough if rent demand is weak, and high rent may not compensate for an inflated purchase price.