Real Estate Calculators
Rent Affordability Calculator
Enter your gross monthly income and other debt payments to see a recommended and maximum affordable rent.
$1,800
Recommended rent (30% of income)
$2,100
Stretch max (40% income minus debts)
Based on the common 30% rule of thumb. Your actual comfortable budget depends on your other expenses and savings goals.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter your gross monthly income.
- 2Enter your other monthly debt payments.
- 3See your recommended and maximum rent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 30% rule?+
A common budgeting guideline suggesting rent shouldn't exceed 30% of gross monthly income — it's a rule of thumb, not a strict limit, and many landlords apply their own income-to-rent ratio requirements.