Rent Increase Calculator
A rent increase notice is easier to evaluate as a percentage and as an annual dollar figure. This calculator converts either input into the other and projects the trend forward.
New monthly rent
$2,310
$110 more per month, $1,320 more per year.
- Monthly increase
- $110
- Annual increase
- $1,320
- Rent after 5 years
- $2,808
- Total extra paid over the period
- $21,170
Projection at the same annual increase
| Period | Monthly rent | Annual rent | Extra vs. today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $2,310 | $27,720 | $1,320 |
| Year 2 | $2,426 | $29,106 | $2,706 |
| Year 3 | $2,547 | $30,561 | $4,161 |
| Year 4 | $2,674 | $32,089 | $5,689 |
| Year 5 | $2,808 | $33,694 | $7,294 |
What this means
A 5.0% increase takes rent from $2,200 to $2,310 per month.
Compounding matters: repeated moderate increases raise housing costs faster than most people expect. Compare the projection against your expected income growth.
How this calculation works
- Enter your current rent and either the new rent or the percentage increase.
- The projection assumes the same percentage increase repeats each year, which is a simplification.
- Rent caps in some cities limit annual increases; this tool does not check local law.
All results are estimates based on the assumptions you enter. RE View does not provide financial, tax, or lending advice.
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