Back to Money MattersRent Affordability CalculatorPlanning for FutureAccess this article – it's free!Sign up for our newsletter to gain access to this content. If you are already a subscriber just use the same email address.I agree to receive emails from Frich and our partners. Thank you!You are now signed up to the Frich Newsletter.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Use this quick and easy calculator to find out what's the absolute max you should be paying for rent! Rent Affordability Calculator No shame, just answers. Psst.. most experts recommend spending less than 30% of your income on housing. your annual income (before tax) We’ll convert to monthly automatically. % of income spent on housing 25% thrifty 30% expert tip 33% landlord cap 40% stretch Many landlords look for less than 33%. monthly utilities (optional) Electric, gas, water, internet, trash, etc. other monthly expenses (optional) Debt payments, subscriptions, commuting, insurance, etc. Calculate Reset Max rent (with your settings) $0.00 Based on 30% of your gross monthly income. Total Housing Budget (Rent + Utilities) $0 Utilities Entered $0 Leftover After Rent + Fixed $0 Min Income to Qualify (3× Rent) $0/yr Watch video