Rental Yield in Sarandë: How Much Can You Earn in 2025?
Sarandë is one of Albania's hottest real estate markets. With prices still affordable and tourism booming, rental yields of 8–12% per year are realistic.
Sarandë, on the Albanian Riviera facing Corfu, has become the headline market of the Mediterranean. Tourism grew 56% in 2024 alone, and short-term rental yields outperform every comparable Greek or Croatian destination.
Current price levels (mid-2025)
New-build sea-view apartment: €2,200–€3,200/m². Second-line (200–400 m from beach): €1,500–€2,000/m². Resale older stock: €900–€1,400/m². Typical 60 m² 1-bedroom turnkey: €110,000–€160,000.
Short-term rental performance
High season (June–September): €70–€120/night for a 1BR sea-view, 85%+ occupancy. Shoulder season (April–May, October): €40–€60/night, 50–65% occupancy. Winter: long-term rental to remote workers at €350–€500/month.
Realistic annual revenue
A well-managed 1-bedroom apartment near the promenade typically grosses €11,000–€15,000/year. Net of management (20%), utilities, cleaning, and 15% tax on net income → €7,500–€10,500 net.
Yield calculation
On a €120,000 turnkey purchase: gross yield 9–12%, net yield 6.2–8.7%. Compare to Tirana long-term (4–5% net) or Corfu (3–4% net) — Sarandë leads by 2–3x.
Capital appreciation
Sarandë prices rose 18% in 2023 and 14% in 2024. New marina, expanded airport at Vlorë (opens 2026), and EU candidacy momentum support a 8–12% annual appreciation outlook through 2027.
Risk factors to manage
Seasonality is real — budget for cash flow gaps Nov–March. Build quality varies widely; insist on a structural inspection. Choose properties with legalization certificate and clean cadastre history. Use a local management company unless you live within 2 hours.