Rent check

Your share, the 30% guideline, and move-in cash.

Your gross pay per month

Before taxes. Hourly × hours per week × 52 ÷ 12.

Total rent

People splitting rent

Utilities + internet (total)

Your renters insuranceper month

Security deposit (total)

Your monthly housing cost—

Share of your gross pay—

30% guideline: your max—

Cash to move in (your share)—

Move-in cash = first month's rent + security deposit + a $50 application fee, split evenly. Some landlords also ask for last month's rent.

Learn the ideas behind it: Renting your first place.