How much rent can I afford?
The recommended rent keeps housing at 30% of gross income. The landlord maximum is the most you'd usually be approved for, since many landlords want income of at least 3x the rent. Hourly wages assume full-time work (2,080 hours a year). Tap any row for rent with debts and a take-home check, or use the rent affordability calculator.
By hourly wage
| Income | Per month | Rent (30%) | Landlord 3x max |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12/hr | $2,080 | $624 | $693 |
| $13/hr | $2,253 | $676 | $751 |
| $14/hr | $2,427 | $728 | $809 |
| $15/hr | $2,600 | $780 | $867 |
| $16/hr | $2,773 | $832 | $924 |
| $17/hr | $2,947 | $884 | $982 |
| $18/hr | $3,120 | $936 | $1,040 |
| $19/hr | $3,293 | $988 | $1,098 |
| $20/hr | $3,467 | $1,040 | $1,156 |
| $21/hr | $3,640 | $1,092 | $1,213 |
| $22/hr | $3,813 | $1,144 | $1,271 |
| $23/hr | $3,987 | $1,196 | $1,329 |
| $24/hr | $4,160 | $1,248 | $1,387 |
| $25/hr | $4,333 | $1,300 | $1,444 |
| $26/hr | $4,507 | $1,352 | $1,502 |
| $27/hr | $4,680 | $1,404 | $1,560 |
| $28/hr | $4,853 | $1,456 | $1,618 |
| $29/hr | $5,027 | $1,508 | $1,676 |
| $30/hr | $5,200 | $1,560 | $1,733 |
| $31/hr | $5,373 | $1,612 | $1,791 |
| $32/hr | $5,547 | $1,664 | $1,849 |
| $33/hr | $5,720 | $1,716 | $1,907 |
| $34/hr | $5,893 | $1,768 | $1,964 |
| $35/hr | $6,067 | $1,820 | $2,022 |
| $36/hr | $6,240 | $1,872 | $2,080 |
| $37/hr | $6,413 | $1,924 | $2,138 |
| $38/hr | $6,587 | $1,976 | $2,196 |
| $39/hr | $6,760 | $2,028 | $2,253 |
| $40/hr | $6,933 | $2,080 | $2,311 |