Rent Increase Projection Calculator
Project how your rent will grow with annual increases and see total rent paid over time. Enter current rent, yearly increase percentage and years to get a future rent chart.
How to use this tool
- Enter current monthly rent, annual rent increase and years in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your monthly rent after period and the full breakdown beneath it.
Even a modest 5% annual rent increase compounds quickly — a $2,000 monthly rent becomes over $3,200 in ten years. This calculator projects your future rent and total payments so you can plan ahead or compare renting versus buying.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a typical annual rent increase?
- US rent increases averaged about 3–5% annually over the past decade, with spikes of 10–20% in 2021–2022. Local rent-control laws may cap increases in some cities.
- Does rent control affect this?
- In rent-controlled cities, annual increases are typically capped at 2–5% or tied to the local CPI. Enter the capped rate to see your protected scenario.