Work out what rent you can afford before you apply
Compare rent with your income, plan your move-in costs, and find a fair rent split with roommates. Start with a quick Rent Readiness Score.
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Built for US renters. Uses common apartment affordability examples. Results are estimates only.
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Rent Readiness Score
Nearly ThereScore 76 out of 100, Nearly There
- Income vs rent
- 3.3x rent
- Move-in savings
- $400 short
- Rent Twin
- Nearly There Renter
Quick estimate assuming no roommate, average credit and a move in 1–3 months. Change these in the full assessment.
How RentReadyCheck works
A quick estimate to help you understand your rent readiness before applying.
Enter the basics
Monthly rent, income, savings, debt, and co-signer support.
Review your score
See your Rent Readiness Score, Rent Twin, strengths, and watch-outs.
Plan your next step
Use rent, budget, savings, and roommate tools before applying.
RentReadyCheck tools
Use these free tools to estimate rent affordability, co-signer support, move-in costs, and roommate rent planning before you apply.
Rent Readiness Score
Start my check →Get your score, Rent Twin, watch-outs, and next best step before applying.
Rent Affordability Calculator
Check affordability →Compare rent with monthly income using common US apartment affordability examples.
Co-signer Income Calculator
Estimate support →Estimate what extra support income may look like for a rental application.
Roommate Affordability Calculator
Check roommate income →See how shared rent and combined income may change affordability.
Move-In Cost Calculator
Estimate move-in costs →Estimate security deposit, first month’s rent, moving costs, and setup expenses.
Rent Split Calculator
Split rent →Split apartment rent fairly with roommates by amount, room, or income.
Helpful guides for US renters
What is the 3x rent rule?
Read →Learn why most property managers want your income to be at least three times your rent.
Do I need a co-signer?
Read →When a co-signer can strengthen your rental application and how it works.
How much should I save before moving?
Read →A breakdown of move-in costs including security deposits, first month's rent, and more.
Can I rent with bad credit?
Read →Options and strategies for renters with lower credit scores.
Rental application fees
Read →What to expect when paying for rental application processing.
Security deposit basics
Read →How much to set aside and what to know about getting your deposit back.