Leasing tools
The same numbers a leasing agent runs before writing a lease — free, instant, and no sign-up.
Rent affordability
How much rent fits your monthly household income.
- Comfortable rent
- $1,575
- Most landlords approve up to
- $2,000
Income qualification check
Most Southern California owners require 2.5x to 3x the rent in gross income.
- Income needed
- $6,450
- Shortfall
- $450 short
A co-signer, larger deposit or added roommate income can close the gap — ask about options.
Move-in cost estimator
Everything due before you get the keys.
- Total due at move-in
- $4,555
- Suggested savings cushion
- $6,705
Prorated rent
Mid-month move-in? Here is the exact first payment.
- Daily rate
- $71.67
- Prorated rent (19 days)
- $1,361.67
California rent-cap calculator
AB 1482 limits most increases to 5% plus regional CPI, capped at 10% per year.
- Maximum increase
- 8.1%
- Maximum new rent
- $2,162.00
Estimate only. Some buildings and single-family homes are exempt, and local ordinances can be stricter — confirm before serving a notice.
Roommate split by room size
Fairer than splitting evenly — rent follows square footage.
- Room A pays
- $1,211.86
- Room B pays
- $942.56
- Room C pays
- $740.58
- Even split would be
- $965.00
Rent vs. buy snapshot
See what owning would cost per month compared with your rent.
- Principal & interest
- $3,413
- Est. total monthly
- $4,238
- Cash needed down
- $60,000
- More than renting
- $2,088 / mo
Estimate excludes HOA dues, mortgage insurance and closing costs.