Rent Affordability Calculator
Find the maximum rent your income supports using the 30% rule and your real take-home pay.
Open Tool →Budget, compare, and decide with confidence — every tool is free and built on public rental data.
Find the maximum rent your income supports using the 30% rule and your real take-home pay.
Open Tool →Total first month's rent, deposit, fees, and moving costs so you are move-in ready.
Open Tool →Compare advertised rent against free months and concessions to get the true net effective rent.
Open Tool →Add utilities, insurance, parking, and fees to lease rent for your true all-in monthly cost.
Open Tool →Calculate the break-even point where buying beats renting in your market.
Open Tool →Estimate cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and year-one ROI on a rental purchase.
Open Tool →Estimate monthly renter's insurance premiums by state and coverage level.
Open Tool →Split rent and shared bills fairly by room size, income, and amenities.
Open Tool →Compare finalists on true cost, not just the headline rent.
Open Tool →Compare all-in monthly and upfront cost across states and metros side by side.
Open Tool →Typical rents by bedroom size for major U.S. metros, from public data.
Open Tool →Track every move-in and lease task with a progress checklist and cost summary.
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