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Areas Offering the Highest Rental Returns in 2026 – Report

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The real estate market in Albania is entering a new phase. A few years ago, simply buying an apartment in Tirana was automatically considered a good investment. Today, investors are asking much more specific questions:

  • How much real profit does a property generate?

  • Which areas offer the best rental returns?

  • Is Blloku still worth it?

  • Or is real profitability shifting toward the coast and developing areas?

According to recent analyses, the answer is very clear: the most expensive areas are not always the most profitable.

In fact, the top-performing areas in Albania today are:
Durrës / Golem, Saranda, Kamëz, Astir, and Yzberisht.

Durrës and Golem Become Profit Machines

Durrës Beach / Golem is clearly the biggest winner in 2026.

The data shows:

  • A 1-bedroom apartment costs around ALL 7.6 million and generates about ALL 40,000 monthly rent, reaching a 6.3% gross yield.

The difference becomes even more interesting with larger apartments:

  • A 2-bedroom apartment costs around ALL 11.2 million, generates ALL 72,000 rent, and reaches 7.7% yield.

  • A 3-bedroom apartment costs around ALL 14.4 million, generates ALL 96,000 rent, and reaches 8% yield.

These are among the highest figures in the entire Albanian market.

The reasons are clear:
tourism, Airbnb demand, seasonal rentals, and relatively low purchase prices compared to rental potential.

However, experts warn that real profit depends heavily on:
management quality, seasonality, apartment condition, and vacancy periods outside summer.

Saranda Attracts More and More Investors

Saranda is also becoming one of the most interesting markets in Albania.

According to the data:

  • A 2-bedroom apartment in central Saranda costs around ALL 13.9 million and generates about ALL 79,000 monthly rent, resulting in a 6.8% gross yield.

  • For 3-bedroom apartments, the yield reaches 7.1%.

This is why many foreign investors are focusing on Saranda:
relatively affordable prices, growing tourism, and strong Airbnb demand.

However, there is still a key risk:
apartments without sea view, proximity to the coast, parking, or professional management can perform significantly below market averages.

Kamëz and Paskuqan Surprise the Market

One of the biggest surprises in the report is the performance of Kamëz and Paskuqan.

These areas have:

  • the lowest entry prices,

  • but a very strong price-to-rent ratio.

A 1-bedroom apartment:

  • costs around ALL 5 million,

  • generates about ALL 25,000 monthly rent,

  • reaching a 6% gross yield.

A 2-bedroom reaches 6.6%, and a 3-bedroom up to 6.7%.

At first glance, this looks like the perfect investment.
However, experts warn that high yields come with trade-offs:

low liquidity, inconsistent building quality, and weaker resale demand.

So while the numbers look strong, property selection becomes extremely important.

Astir and Yzberisht – Smart Zones of Tirana

Astir and Yzberisht are considered the most balanced investment choices in Tirana.

Astir:

  • 1-bedroom: ALL 7.3 million → ALL 34,000 rent → 5.5% yield

  • 2-bedroom: ALL 10.8 million → ALL 53,000 rent → 5.8% yield

Yzberisht:

  • 2-bedroom: 5.9% yield

  • 3-bedroom: up to 6% yield

These areas work because they offer lower prices than the city center while maintaining strong rental demand from:

young families, students, professionals, and returning migrants.

Blloku: Prestige but Not the Best Yield

Blloku remains the most prestigious area in Tirana.

However, when it comes to rental returns, the situation is different.

  • A 1-bedroom apartment costs over ALL 20.7 million

  • Monthly rent is about ALL 69,000

  • Gross yield is only 4%, with net yield dropping to 2.4%

In simple terms: you are paying for prestige and address, not cash flow.

The same trend applies to Komuna e Parisit, Rruga e Elbasanit, and parts of Kodra e Diellit.

These areas remain strong for value preservation and liquidity, but not for rental income optimization.

Interesting Trend: Bigger Apartments Perform Better

One of the most important findings is that 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments outperform 1-bedroom units in almost every area.

Example:

Durrës / Golem

  • 1-bedroom → 6.3%

  • 2-bedroom → 7.7%

  • 3-bedroom → 8%

Saranda

  • 1-bedroom → 5.5%

  • 2-bedroom → 6.8%

  • 3-bedroom → 7.1%

This happens because:
families need more space, tourists prefer larger apartments, and demand for bigger units has increased significantly.

Where to Invest in 2026?

For maximum cash flow:

  • Durrës / Golem

  • Saranda

  • Kamëz / Paskuqan

For balance between risk and return:

  • Astir

  • Don Bosko

  • Ali Demi

  • Yzberisht

For prestige and long-term value:

  • Blloku

  • Komuna e Parisit

  • Rruga e Elbasanit

Conclusion

The Albanian real estate market is no longer driven only by location prestige.

Today, smart investors analyze:
price-to-rent ratios, net yields, rental demand, building quality, and long-term potential.

And the data clearly shows: the highest profit is not always found in the most luxurious areas.

In many cases, the smartest investments are:
near the coast or in emerging development zones around Tirana.

Source

All statistics and data are based on:
Investropa – Albania Rental Yields 2026


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