Rent readiness calculator

Check the apartment before the application fee.

RentReady helps renters estimate rent burden, utilities, move-in cash, and monthly money left before applying for a lease.

Rent burden39%
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Rent check

Estimate rent burden and upfront cash before applying.

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Rent affordability check

Estimate rent burden, move-in cash, and monthly money left after rent, utilities, and setup costs.

Rent burden39%$2,040.00 rent plus utilities
Move-in cash$5,240.002 rent month(s) upfront
Monthly left$3,160.00after rent and utilities

Inputs

The monthly rent is only one part of the apartment decision.

Use take-home pay

Estimate with money that actually lands in your account, not gross salary before deductions.

Add monthly extras

Utilities, parking, trash, internet, renter insurance, pet fees, and amenity fees can change the answer.

Keep move-in cash separate

Security deposit, first month, moving help, furniture, and setup costs hit before the first normal month.

Lease checks

Use it before paying an application fee.