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Rental budget calculator

See what a home could cost each month, beyond the advertised rent.

Make room for the life around your rent.

Build a monthly plan and see what your move will cost. Your numbers stay in this browser tab.

Your monthly budget

Use take-home income for everyone included in this budget. Enter your share of every expense consistently.

The cost of your home

Use the ongoing rent after any promotion ends. Enter zero for costs already included.

Before you move in

Keep moving expenses separate from your monthly plan. Add a deposit only if applicable and permitted where you rent.

What would a different rent change?

Keep the other numbers fixed and compare three rents. Adjust your plan if the money left feels too tight.

Alternative rent$1,400 / month

Money left each month: $940

Annual housing cost: $18,720
Your current plan$1,600 / month

Money left each month: $740

Annual housing cost: $21,120
Alternative rent$1,800 / month

Money left each month: $540

Annual housing cost: $23,520

How to estimate your costs

Start with the advertised rent. Check what is included before adding utilities, internet, insurance and parking. Use your own quotes or bills, then plan separately for moving and one-time expenses.

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