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Rent Increase Calculator

Find your new rent and the monthly and annual cost of an increase.

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How the Rent Increase Calculator Works

A percentage rent increase multiplies your current rent by one plus that percent. A 5% increase on $1,500 rent adds $75 a month, bringing it to $1,575 — and $900 more over a year. Seeing the annual figure helps you weigh a renewal or a move.

Some cities cap annual increases through rent control or stabilization, and many leases limit mid-term hikes. If your landlord gives a new dollar amount instead of a percent, the percent increase is the difference divided by the old rent.

new rent = current rent × (1 + increase%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a rent increase?

Multiply your current rent by the increase percent to get the added amount, then add it to the rent. This calculator also shows the annual cost.

What is a typical rent increase?

Annual increases often run about 3–5%, but it varies with the market. Some areas have rent control that caps the yearly amount.

Can my landlord raise rent any amount?

During a lease, usually no. At renewal it depends on local law — rent-controlled areas cap increases, while many places allow any amount with proper notice.

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