Free Rental Calculators
Essential tools to estimate rent, qualify tenants, and price your rentals with confidence.
In-Depth Calculators
Rent Estimate
Get a free rent estimate for any US address powered by real comparable rental data.
Rent Affordability Calculator
Find out how much rent you can afford based on income, take-home pay, and the 50/30/20 rule.
Cost of Living Comparison
Compare cost of living across different cities to make smarter relocation decisions.
Security Deposit Estimator
Calculate security deposits based on rent and state-specific limits.
Pricing Calculator
See your Varden platform fees by portfolio size and monthly rent volume.
Quick Calculators
Fast inline calculators for common rental scenarios. No page navigation needed.
Rent Estimator
Estimate monthly rent based on property value using a simple multiplier
A common rule of thumb suggests rent around 1% of property value
Tenant Affordability Check
Verify if a tenant's income supports the rent (commonly 3x rent)
Most landlords require rent to be ≤30% of gross income (3x rent rule)
Security Deposit Calculator
Calculate security deposit based on your state's limits
Check your state laws for maximum allowed deposit
Quick Reference Rules
Common rules of thumb used by landlords and renters
3x Rent Rule
Most landlords require a tenant's gross monthly income to be at least 3x the rent.
$2,000/mo rent → $6,000/mo income
50% Rule
Expect about 50% of rent to go toward operating expenses, excluding any loan payment.
$2,000/mo rent → $1,000 for expenses
Security Deposit Limits
Many states cap deposits at 1x or 2x monthly rent. Always check your state's specific rules.
$2,000/mo rent → typically $2,000–$4,000 max