Cap Rate = NOI ÷ Property Value
Cap rate measures unleveraged return on a property — ignoring the mortgage. It's the "all-cash return" if you bought it outright. Higher cap rates mean higher returns but often more risk (worse locations, older buildings).
Typical Cap Rates
Class A urban apartments: 4-5%. Class B suburban: 5-7%. Class C older properties: 7-10%. Retail strip centers: 6-8%. Industrial: 5-7%. Rates vary by city and market cycle — when rates rise, cap rates rise and prices fall.
Cap Rate vs Cash-on-Cash
Cap rate assumes all-cash purchase. Cash-on-cash return accounts for your actual down payment and loan. With leverage, cash-on-cash is typically higher than cap rate when rates are below cap rate.
FAQ
What's included in operating expenses?
Property tax, insurance, maintenance, utilities (if landlord-paid), property management, HOA fees. NOT mortgage payments or income tax.
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Why Use This Cap Rate Calculator?
The Cap Rate Calculator runs entirely in your browser, which means three things matter for you. First, it's instant — there's no server round-trip, no upload, no waiting on someone else's queue. Second, it's private — nothing you enter ever leaves your device, which makes it safe for sensitive numbers, draft copy, or files you don't want sitting on a third party's servers. Third, it's free forever — no signup, no email capture, no "basic vs. pro" upsell. Open the page, get the answer, close the tab.
Common Use Cases
- Everyday lookups when you need a fast, reliable answer without installing an app
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- Sharing the link with a colleague or friend who needs the same answer
- Bookmarking for repeat tasks that come up regularly throughout the week
Privacy & How Your Data Is Handled
Every calculation and every transformation in the Cap Rate Calculator runs locally in your browser using standard JavaScript. We don't upload your input to any server, we don't log it, and we don't pass it to a third-party API. The tool works the same whether you're on a fast home connection or completely offline once the page has loaded. If you want to verify this for yourself, open your browser's network tab and run the tool — you won't see any outbound request carrying your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cap Rate Calculator really free?
Yes. Every tool on ClickSolveTools is free with no signup, no email capture, no paywalled "pro" features, and no usage limits. We don't sell your data and we don't run ads inside the tool itself.
Does the Cap Rate Calculator work on my phone?
Yes. The Cap Rate Calculator is mobile-first and works in any modern browser on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS. Inputs are touch-friendly, the layout is fully responsive, and nothing requires a desktop-only feature to function.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. There's no account, no extension, no app to download. Open the page in any browser, use the tool, and close the tab when you're done. Your usage isn't tied to a profile.
Is my data safe?
Everything runs locally in your browser. We don't transmit your inputs, calculations, or files to any server. You can use the tool with full confidence even for sensitive information.