SANTO DOMINGO – The Dominican real estate market begins in 2026 with high rental and a limited supply of residential units. The latest quarterly update from the British portal Global Property Guide (GPG) identifies Santo Domingo and Punta Cana/Bávaro as the areas in the country entering the year with the highest gross rental yields.
According to the data, the average rental yield in Santo Domingo is 9.08% , with higher figures for two- and three-bedroom units, where returns reach 9.77% and 9.31%, respectively. This data corresponds to the Rental Yields updated as of September 2025.
During 2025, El Inmobiliario reported stable rental prices in high-demand areas of the capital. In its December 22, 2025 publication, the media outlet highlighted that residential prices registered a year-on-year increase of 10.64%, according to the GPG regional report, reflecting a market with sustained pressure on both sales and rentals.
A market conditioned by supply
limited supply The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, in its November 2025 IMAE report, recorded year-on-year growth of 3.2% in construction activity, within a cumulative January-November figure of 2.1%, indicating a moderate pace of new unit additions.
This behavior contributes to demand concentrating on existing inventory, especially in consolidated urban areas, where occupancy remained high during 2025.
Punta Cana/Bavaro: second highest return on investment
In the case of Punta Cana/Bávaro, GPG reports an average gross return of 6.48%. bedroom apartments yield 6.80%, while two- and three-bedroom units yield 6.43% and 6.22%, respectively.
During 2025, El Inmobiliario documented that rental prices in this tourist area remained stable, with high occupancy rates linked to the demand for short and medium-term stays.
Reading the data for 2026
The indicators compiled by GPG show that, as of the beginning of 2026, rental returns are concentrated in:
- Santo Domingo, with yields exceeding 9%.
- Punta Cana/Bavaro, with returns above 6%.
The combination of high selling prices, limited inventory, and sustained demand creates a scenario where rent continues to be a relevant component of the market.
Price and demand context
The price per square meter data used by GPG, also published by El Inmobiliario in May 2025, indicates average values of RD$130,932/m² for apartments and RD$104,612/m² for houses. These figures reflect a market where location and the availability of services have a decisive influence on demand.
In cities like Santo Domingo and Santiago, as well as in urban tourist centers, the demand for rentals remained high during 2025, even in a context of economic slowdown.
