Rent based on income

Rent Affordability Calculator

Find a practical rent range using take-home income, debt payments, utilities, and conservative or aggressive rent rules.

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Use rough numbers first, then refine deposits, utilities, and recurring bills as you learn more about a specific apartment.

Rent based on income

Monthly take-home pay

Use take-home pay after taxes

Monthly debt payments

Utilities estimate

Rent rule

Use take-home pay

Gross salary can make rent look safer than it feels after taxes, insurance, and payroll deductions.

Ask for fee details

Application, admin, amenity, parking, pet, and utility deposits vary by landlord and state.

Keep a buffer

A lease can be technically affordable and still stressful if move-in drains your savings.