Rent Price per Sqft Calculator
Calculate the price per square foot for rental apartments.
Compare units of different sizes to find the best value.
Price per Square Foot
Price per Square Foot normalizes rent across different apartment sizes so you can compare value.
Price per Sqft = Monthly Rent / Apartment Size (sqft)
Typical rent per sqft (US monthly):
- Budget areas: $0.80–$1.20/sqft
- Average metro: $1.50–$2.50/sqft
- High-cost cities (NYC, SF): $3.00–$6.00+/sqft
Example comparison:
- 600 sqft at $1,500/mo = $2.50/sqft
- 900 sqft at $2,000/mo = $2.22/sqft ← better value per sqft
A larger unit often has a lower cost per sqft, but total rent is higher. Consider your budget and how much space you actually need.