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Rent Increase Calculator

Calculate a percentage rent increase and its yearly effect. Everything runs in your browser.

Rent increase

Results

New rent at %
Extra income / yr at %
Percent change to proposed rent
Extra income / yr at proposed rent

Setting a fair increase

Compare your rent with current listings for similar units, factor in tenant turnover cost (vacancy plus make-ready often equals one to two months of rent), and check local rules: several states and cities (e.g. California, Oregon, parts of New York, Washington D.C.) cap annual increases or require longer notice. A modest increase for a good tenant is often more profitable than a vacancy.

Turnover math

If a $100/month increase causes a tenant to leave and you lose one month of $1,650 rent plus $800 make-ready, you need about two years of the higher rent just to break even.

FAQ

How much notice is required?

Commonly 30–90 days depending on the state and the size of the increase; check your local law.

What is a typical annual increase?

Many landlords use 3–5%, tracking market rents and inflation.