Rent calculator.
Calculate practical renting costs: monthly rent, utilities, shared rent, move-in cash, deposits, fees, lease total, and possible rent increase.
Use the Rent Calculator.
A sample rent scenario is already loaded when the page opens. Edit any field to calculate your own rental costs, or use Clear fields to reset everything.
Rent and move-in costs
Monthly rent costs
Start with the listed rent, then add monthly renter costs you expect to pay separately. Use + Add fee for parking, pet, storage, internet, or other recurring fees.
Add only the renter fees you need. Each added row is included in the monthly total.
Move-in costs
Estimate the cash needed before or during move-in.
Lease planning
Optional fields for lease length and possible renewal increases.
Monthly cost breakdown
Base rent plus utilities, insurance, parking, pet, storage, internet, and other monthly rental costs.
Move-in cash
First month rent, security deposit amount, application/admin fees, broker fee amount, and moving costs.
Monthly cost comparison
Compare base rent, total monthly cost, per-person split, and renewed rent.
Rental summary
Simple renter-only outputs for monthly cost, move-in cash, rent split, and lease planning.
About the Rent Calculator
This rent calculator is for tenants and apartment shoppers who want a clear cost picture before renting. Enter the listed monthly rent and any extra renter costs, then estimate total monthly cost, rent split, move-in cash, lease total, and possible renewal increase.
What this rent calculator includes
The calculator includes monthly rent, utilities, renter insurance, parking, pet, storage, or internet fees, roommates, security deposit, application or admin fees, broker fee, moving costs, lease length, and possible renewal rent increase.
What it intentionally does not include
This is not a house affordability, mortgage, or landlord rental-property calculator. It does not estimate home price, down payment, property tax, PMI, mortgage payment, home insurance, appreciation, cap rate, NOI, or investment return.
How to read the main results
Total monthly cost adds rent, utilities, insurance, and recurring rental fees. Per-person cost divides the monthly total by the number of renters. Move-in cash estimates first month rent, security deposit amount, application fees, broker fee amount, and moving costs. Lease total estimates total monthly costs over the lease length.
Renter costs to verify before signing
Confirm which utilities are included, whether parking or pet rent is required, whether renter insurance is mandatory, how deposits are refunded, whether there are application or admin fees, and what rules apply to lease renewal increases.
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Disclaimer: This calculator is for planning and education only. It is not financial, legal, housing, or lease advice. Rental approval, deposits, fees, rent increases, and affordability depend on landlord rules, local laws, lease terms, credit checks, income verification, utilities, and your full personal budget.
Rent calculator FAQ
Renter-focused answers about monthly rent, utilities, fees, roommate split, move-in cash, and lease costs.
How much rent can I afford?
Enter the listed rent and renter-paid extras such as utilities, renter insurance, parking, pet fees, storage, internet, roommates, deposits, and moving costs to estimate what the rental may really cost.
What does this rent calculator estimate?
It estimates total monthly renter cost, per-person rent if roommates split the rent, move-in cash, lease total, and the effect of a possible rent increase at renewal.
Is this a mortgage or home affordability calculator?
No. This page is for renters. It does not calculate mortgage payments, property tax, PMI, homeowners insurance, down payment, closing costs, or home purchase affordability.
Should utilities and renter insurance be included?
Yes. Renters should compare both base rent and total renter cost, including utilities, insurance, parking, pet fees, storage, internet, trash, or other required monthly charges.
How much cash do I need to move into a rental?
Move-in cash often includes first month rent, a security deposit, application or admin fees, broker fees where applicable, pet deposits, and moving costs.
How does roommate splitting work?
Enter the number of people splitting rent. The calculator divides the base rent by that number to show estimated rent per person before personal utilities or individual fees.
Is this rental advice?
No. This calculator is an educational estimate. Lease approval and affordability depend on landlord rules, credit checks, local laws, deposits, utilities, renter preferences, and your full budget.