Rent Calculator
Estimate the maximum monthly rent you can comfortably afford based on your pre-tax income and existing debt payments.
Your Result
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| Result | What it means? |
|---|---|
| ≥ 25% of income | ComfortableThe target rent stays at or above a quarter of your income after debt, which is a comfortable fit for most budgets. |
| 15–24% of income | ModerateThe target rent is still manageable, but it leaves less flexibility for other expenses. |
| 8–14% of income | StretchedThe target rent is getting tight and may leave little room for savings and irregular costs. |
| < 8% of income | TightThe target rent is very low after debt obligations, so the budget is likely to feel constrained. |
Max monthly rent=max(0, income × 30% − debt)
A common affordability rule is to reserve about 30% of gross income for housing and subtract existing debt payments.
- Income should be your monthly pre-tax amount, not a yearly salary.
- Debt payments should include minimum repayments you already owe each month.