Cap rate calculator — California
California deals are often cap-rate tight but appreciation- and rent-growth sensitive. Default rent inputs are drawn from HUD FMR data—a statewide figure spans a wide range, so adjust to your specific market. Same math as the national Cap rate calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you calculate cap rate on a rental property?
- Cap rate is annual NOI divided by purchase price. NOI is effective gross income after vacancy minus operating expenses like taxes, insurance, and recurring costs.
- What is a good cap rate?
- A good cap rate depends on market risk, asset quality, and growth expectations. Many investors compare cap rate against local comps, financing terms, and target return hurdles.
- Can I save cap rate calculator results?
- This calculator does not save your session. Use a free Veld account to save deals in the deal analyzer and track portfolio assumptions over time.
- What cap rate benchmark should I use in California?
- Recent residential cap rates in California are often near 4.0%, but deal quality and neighborhood risk can move that range. Underwrite with your actual 0.69% effective property tax and insurance quotes to avoid overstating NOI.
Real estate investing in California
Real estate investing in California
Rent control and eviction rules vary by jurisdiction. Your pro forma should reflect the actual rent you can achieve legally on day one and over your hold period, not a headline market rate alone.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$2,200/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~0.69% of home value
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
- Typical cap rate
- ~4.0%
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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