Rent-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate if your rent is affordable using the 30% rule

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Rent Affordability Guide

The 30% Rule

Key Points:

  • • Standard affordability measure
  • • Based on gross income
  • • Includes utilities & fees
  • • Widely used by landlords
  • • Industry benchmark

DTI Analysis

Important Factors:

  • • Total debt obligations
  • • Monthly payments
  • • Credit card debt
  • • Student loans
  • • Car payments

Housing Costs

Include:

  • • Base rent
  • • Utilities
  • • Parking fees
  • • Maintenance costs
  • • Renter's insurance

Example Scenarios

Income LevelMonthly IncomeMax Rent (30%)Annual Housing
Low Income$3,000$900$10,800
Middle Income$5,000$1,500$18,000
High Income$8,000$2,400$28,800