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Rent Affordability Calculator

How much rent can you afford on your income?

Landlords and budgeting rules often cite a rent-to-income cap, commonly around 30% of gross income. This calculator lets you use monthly or annual income and tune the percentage to match your situation.

Rules of thumb do not fit everyone. High-cost cities, debt payments, and savings goals may mean you need a lower rent share. Or you may have room above a textbook percentage if other costs are low.

Your income

Enter gross (pre-tax) income below. Rent-to-income caps are usually quoted against gross, not net (take-home) pay like many other budgeting recommendations.

Income period
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Many people use ~30% of gross income; adjust the slider to match your comfort and local costs.

Affordable rent (guideline)

These figures are starting points, not guarantees. Landlords and lenders may use different rules.

Max monthly rent
$1,650
Max yearly rent (12×)
$19,800

Remember to budget for utilities, renters insurance, parking, and move-in costs. If you are in a high-cost area, you may spend above a textbook percentage. Pair this check with your full budget or a tool like BudgetBadger to see the whole picture.

Related free tool: Debt Payoff CalculatorModel payoff time and interest for a fixed monthly payment or a credit card-style minimum, with an optional extra payment and before/after chart.

Budget management for everyday households.