Rent Calculator
Calculate how much rent you can afford based on your income and expenses.
Rent Calculator
Calculate how much rent you can afford based on your income and expenses.
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ℹ️ Does not include property tax, homeowner's insurance, maintenance, or HOA fees
Disclaimer
Results provided by this calculator are for informational and educational purposes only. They are based on the values you enter and standard formulas, and should not be considered financial, medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making important decisions based on these results. Roughtools makes no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of these calculations for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
Always verify critical calculations with a second method or source — for important decisions, this tool provides a starting point, not a final answer.
Input accuracy determines output accuracy. Use precise values rather than rough estimates for the most useful results.
Run the calculation multiple times with slightly different inputs to understand the sensitivity of the result to your assumptions.
For professional, financial, medical, or legal decisions, always confirm results with a qualified professional before acting.
When to Use This Calculator
Use the Rent Calculator for fast, accurate calculations without installing any software.
Understand the formula and see how changing inputs affects the result for educational purposes.
Get a quick estimate before performing more detailed analysis or consulting a professional.
Accessible from any device — no app to install, no account required, works offline after loading.
Run multiple scenarios quickly by changing one input at a time to understand sensitivities.
About the Rent Calculator
This rent calculator determines how much rent you can comfortably afford based on your gross or net income, using the traditional 30% rule and alternative budgeting guidelines. Enter your annual or monthly income (and any other monthly obligations) to see your recommended maximum rent and how different rent amounts affect your remaining budget. Built for apartment hunters, recent graduates, and anyone making a housing decision.
How to Use the Rent Calculator
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Enter your annual gross salary or monthly take-home pay.
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Enter any other monthly debt obligations (student loans, car payment).
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Enter your monthly non-housing expenses (food, transport, utilities).
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See your recommended maximum rent under the 30% rule and 50/30/20 rule.
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Enter a specific rent amount to see what percentage of income it represents.
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