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Rent affordability calculator
Compare a monthly rent target against your take-home pay, existing debt, utility costs, and savings goal to see how much breathing room you actually have.
Rule of thumb
Rent affordability calculator
Test whether rent leaves enough room for the rest of your real life. Landlord approval is one test; surviving the lease comfortably is another.
Use this before touring, applying, renewing, or adding a roommate.
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If the max rent leaves little room after your other bills, consider a roommate, a smaller unit, or a different neighborhood before signing a 12-month lease.