Mortgage & real estate

Rent Increase Calculator

Apply a percentage increase to your current rent to find the new rent and how much it goes up.

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  • No sign-up
  • Updated for 2026

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Enter your current rent and the increase to see the new rent.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Current rent$1,500
  • Increase5%

New rent: $1,575

  • Increase amount$75
  • Current rent$1,500

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What this rent increase calculator does

This calculator shows your new rent after a rise. You enter your current rent and an increase rate. The tool then applies the percent. So you see the new monthly figure. It also shows the increase amount. The result is shown in your currency.

How a rent increase works

A rent increase is a percent rise on your rent. A landlord lifts the rate at renewal. So your monthly payment goes up. The rise is set as a percent. A common increase is three to five percent. This tool puts a number on it.

How it is calculated

The tool takes your current rent. It works out the rise at your percent. It then adds that to the rent. So a higher percent lifts it more. The result is your new rent. The calculator works it out for you.

What the result tells you

The result shows your new rent. A fifteen hundred rent with a five percent rise becomes fifteen seventy-five. A higher percent raises it. A bigger base rent raises it too. So it shows your next payment. It is an easy number to read.

The current rent

Your current rent is what you pay now. It is your rent before the rise. A bigger base lifts the new rent. So this number sets the base. Use your current monthly rent. It anchors the whole calculation. Enter your current rent.

The increase rate

Your increase rate is the percent rise. It is the figure on your renewal notice. A higher percent lifts the new rent. So this number drives the jump. Use the rate your landlord gives. Some areas cap how much it can be. Enter your increase rate.

The increase amount

The tool also shows the increase amount. It is the extra you pay each month. Here it is seventy-five on a fifteen hundred rent. So you see the rise in plain dollars. A higher percent lifts it. It is the gap you now pay.

What counts as a fair increase

A fair rise usually tracks inflation. Many landlords keep it near three percent. So a much bigger jump is worth questioning. Some cities limit the yearly rise by law. Check the rules in your area. A big increase may be open to talks.

How to use it

Enter your current rent first. Add the increase rate. Read the new rent in your currency. Then see the increase amount. Compare a few percents. Plan for the new payment. Use it to budget ahead.

The limits of this calculator

Every tool has its limits. It applies one flat percent. It ignores fees or added charges. Local laws may cap the rise. Your lease terms still apply. So treat the figure as a guide. So check your rental agreement.

A final tip

Use this to plan for a higher rent. Remember a rise can be open to talks. Ask your landlord about the reason. Compare it to local rents nearby. A fair increase tracks the wider market. Do not assume the figure is fixed. A polite ask can sometimes lower it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate a rent increase?

Multiply the current rent by the increase percentage to get the rise, then add it. A 5% increase on $1,500 adds $75, for a new rent of $1,575.

Are rent increases capped?

Some cities and states limit how much rent can rise each year under rent control or stabilization. Check your local rules, as this tool does not apply any cap.