Rent Increase Projection Calculator
Project how your rent will increase over the years.
See future monthly rent, cumulative cost, and total paid at different increase rates.
Rent Projections
Rent increases compound over time, just like inflation:
Future Rent = Current Rent × (1 + Annual Increase%)^Years
Total Paid = Sum of each year's rent (12 × that year's monthly rent)
Example: $1,500/month rent with 4% annual increases over 10 years:
- Year 1: $1,500/month ($18,000/year)
- Year 5: $1,825/month ($21,899/year)
- Year 10: $2,220/month ($26,640/year)
- Total paid over 10 years: $216,114
Average rent increases (US):
- National average: 3-5% per year
- High-demand cities: 5-8% per year
- Rent-controlled areas: 1-3% per year
Tips:
- Rent increases compound — even 3% per year doubles your rent in ~24 years
- Compare long-term rent costs to buying when making housing decisions
- Negotiate your renewal — landlords prefer keeping good tenants over finding new ones
- A multi-year lease can lock in your rate and protect against big jumps