Rent affordability calculator
Choose the share of your income you want to spend on rent. There is no universal cap: 30% is only a starting point.
Result
750.00Indicative rent per month
- Left after rent and fixed costs
- 1,150.00
- Rent over a year
- 9,000.00
Inputs
- Monthly income (after tax)
- 2500
- Other fixed costs per month
- 600
- Share of income for rent
- 30
How it is calculated
Rent = income × chosen share ÷ 100.
Result
Indicative rent per month
- Left after rent and fixed costs
- 1,150.00
- Rent over a year
- 9,000.00
How it is calculated
- Rent = income × chosen share ÷ 100.
- Left = income − fixed costs − rent.
Example
Income 2,500, fixed costs 600 and 30% for rent: a rent of 750 a month, with 1,150 left.
Good to know
- Landlords and agents have their own rules (often income of 3 times the rent): that is not a law.
- Add utilities and fees if they are not part of the rent.
Frequently asked questions
What is this tool used for?
Choose the share of your income you want to spend on rent. There is no universal cap: 30% is only a starting point.
How is the result calculated?
Rent = income × chosen share ÷ 100.
What should I check before using the result?
Landlords and agents have their own rules (often income of 3 times the rent): that is not a law.