UK rent calculators
11 free calculators for tenants, landlords and housemates, plus our rent data. No signup, and the answer is instant.
Not sure where to start? To check a rent you are paying or considering, use the rent affordability calculator. To price a property you own, use the rental value calculator. Looking for letter templates instead? See our letters and checklists.
Rent and affordability
Find out what a rent should be, whether you can afford it and where it is cheaper.
Rental value calculator
Estimate a fair monthly rent for a property from its postcode, size, condition, EPC rating and features.
Rent affordability calculator
Enter your take-home pay and rent to see if it is Affordable, Stretch or Risky, and what you have left each month.
Salary to rent calculator
Turn your take-home pay into a safe, stretch and maximum monthly rent budget.
How much rent can I afford?
The 30% rule explained, with budgets for common take-home pay levels.
Salary needed for rent
Pick a rent from £450 to £3,000 a month and see the take-home pay you need to afford it.
Rent by city
Compare average 1, 2 and 3-bed rents across 109 UK cities and towns, and test them against your pay.
Deposits, rent rises and conversions
Check what a landlord can ask for and what a change in rent really costs.
Tenancy deposit calculator
Find the maximum deposit and holding deposit a landlord can ask for in England.
Rent increase calculator
See the percentage rise, the new rent and the extra yearly cost of a proposed increase.
Rent pcm to pw converter
Convert rent between per month, per week, per 4 weeks and per year.
Landlords and housemates
Tools for working out returns and splitting costs fairly.
Rental yield calculator
Work out gross and net yield on a buy-to-let from price, rent and running costs.
Flatshare rent split calculator
Split rent and bills between housemates, weighted by room size and features.
Data
The figures behind the calculators, free to download.
UK rent affordability index 2026
Every city ranked by average rent, with the pay needed to afford it and a CSV download.
Renting guides
How Much Rent Should I Pay in the UK? The 30% Rule Explained
Most people pay rent and hope for the best. The 30% rule gives you an actual benchmark — and understanding it could save you from financial stress.
The Hidden Costs of Renting in the UK That Catch Tenants Off Guard
You've found a flat within your budget. Then the bills arrive. Here's a complete breakdown of the costs renters regularly underestimate.
UK Renters' Rights in 2026: What Your Landlord Must Provide
UK renters have more legal protection than ever — but only if you know what you're entitled to. Here's your updated guide to tenant rights in 2026.