Rent Affordability Calculator
Enter gross monthly income and the percentage you want to spend on rent (e.g. 30%). See your max monthly rent.
Max rent
Enter values.
How it works
Max rent = income × (percentage / 100). Common targets are 28–30% of gross income.
When to use it
Use it to set a rent budget when apartment hunting or to check if a listing is affordable.
Frequently asked questions
Include utilities?
This is rent only. For rent+utilities use a lower percentage or subtract estimated utilities.
Gross or net?
We use gross. For net-based budget, enter take-home and your target %.