Move-In Cost Calculator
The cash you need on move-in day is usually several times the monthly rent. This calculator totals the upfront charges a lease commonly requires, plus the moving and setup costs that are easy to forget.
Estimated cash needed at move-in
$6,160
$2,200 of this is potentially refundable at the end of the lease.
- Due to the landlord
- $4,460
- Moving & setup
- $1,700
- Potentially refundable
- $2,200
- Non-refundable
- $3,960
Itemized move-in costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| First month's rent | $2,200 |
| Security deposit | $2,200 |
| Application & screening fees | $60 |
| Moving costs | $900 |
| Utility setup & deposits | $200 |
| Furnishing & supplies | $600 |
What this means
Moving into this unit takes about $6,160 in cash, roughly 2.8x the monthly rent.
Security deposits are usually refundable if the unit is returned in good condition; application and pet fees generally are not. Confirm what your state and city allow before paying.
How this calculation works
- Upfront rent covers the first month, and often the last month where state law and local practice allow it.
- Deposits and fees are added at their stated amounts. Application fees are typically non-refundable.
- Moving, utility activation, and initial furnishing costs are estimates you control.
All results are estimates based on the assumptions you enter. RE View does not provide financial, tax, or lending advice.
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- How Much Does It Cost to Move Into an Apartment?
A line-by-line breakdown of everything due before and on move-in day.
- What Is a Security Deposit?
What a deposit covers, what can be deducted, and how to get it back.