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
Didi Digomi
City average yield
7.1%
Average payback period
16.6 yrs
Districts analyzed
6
Last updated
05.11.2026

The analysis uses 229 rental listings and 365 sale listings.

District ranking by rental yield

#DistrictMedian purchase priceMedian rentRental yieldPayback periodPrice per m²Rental listingsSale listings
1Didi Digomi$280,000$3,000 / mo12.9%7.8 yrs$1,12561155
2Isani$187,000$1,345 / mo8.6%11.6 yrs$1,0303643
3Saburtalo$300,500$1,800 / mo7.2%13.9 yrs$1,1672845
4Digomi 1-9$760,000$3,500 / mo5.5%18.1 yrs$1,8264034
5Tskneti$472,000$1,850 / mo4.7%21.3 yrs$1,6064438
6Chugureti$232,500$725 / mo3.7%26.7 yrs$1,3742050

Market insight

The index currently includes 6 districts that pass the minimum sample threshold for both rent and sale listings.

FAQ

Which Tbilisi district has the highest rental yield?

Didi Digomi currently has the highest calculated rental yield: 12.9%.

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

Across districts with enough data, the average payback period is about 16.6 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.