Rent Increase Calculator
See your new rent and the yearly cost after a percentage increase.
How to use the Rent Increase Calculator
- Enter your current monthly rent.
- Enter the percentage increase your landlord has proposed.
- See the new monthly rent.
- See how much more it costs over a full year.
New rent = Current rent × (1 + increase ÷ 100)
About the Rent Increase Calculator
A rent increase always sounds smaller as a percentage than it feels as a payment. This calculator makes it concrete: enter your current rent and the proposed increase, and it shows the new monthly figure, the extra you will pay each month, and — the number that really lands — the total added cost over a year. A "modest" 5% on a $1,500 rent is $900 more a year, and seeing that plainly helps you decide whether to accept, negotiate, or start looking.
It also works as a quick negotiation and comparison tool. You can test what different percentages would mean, check whether a proposed rise is in line with local inflation, or compare the annual cost of staying against the cost and hassle of moving. The yearly figure is usually the one that changes the conversation.
This is the plain arithmetic of the increase; it does not know your local rules. Many places cap how much and how often rent can rise, or tie increases to an official index, so a proposed rise may not even be permitted. Check your tenancy agreement and local regulations. To see how rising costs erode money more broadly, use the inflation calculator, and to check affordability the rent affordability calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate a rent increase?
Multiply your current rent by one plus the increase as a decimal. A 5% rise on $1,500 is $1,500 × 1.05 = $1,575. The calculator also shows the monthly and yearly difference.
Is there a limit on how much rent can rise?
Often yes. Many regions cap the size or frequency of increases, or tie them to an index, and some require notice. This tool does the maths only — check your local tenancy rules for what is allowed.
Is a rent increase in line with inflation fair?
Increases near the local inflation rate are common, but "fair" also depends on the local market and your tenancy terms. Comparing the yearly cost against moving expenses can help you decide.