Rent increase calculator

Monthly Rent Increase Calculator

Compare old and new monthly rent, or test a percentage or fixed monthly increase.

New rent from percentage

$2,100.00

Use the percentage, fixed increase, and old-to-new formulas side by side to check the rent math.

Fixed increase result
$2,100.00
Reverse percentage
5.00%
Reverse monthly change
$100.00
Monthly increase
$100.00
Annual rent before
$24,000.00
Annual rent after
$25,200.00
FormulaResult
new rent = current rent x (1 + percentage / 100)$2,100.00
new rent = current rent + fixed increase$2,100.00
percentage increase = (new rent - old rent) / old rent x 1005.00%

How this calculator works

The calculator compares percentage, fixed-dollar, and old-to-new rent formulas side by side. It shows the new monthly rent, monthly change, annual rent before, and annual rent after so the increase is visible beyond one payment.

When to use this page

Use it to check renewal offers, rent notices, budget changes, CPI-linked clauses, scheduled increases, or before-and-after rent math before you decide whether to move, negotiate, or ask for clarification.

What this result does not include

This is arithmetic only. It does not decide whether a rent increase is allowed, whether notice is valid, whether a unit is exempt, whether local caps apply, or whether fees and utilities can change separately.

  • Check whether the amount is a fixed increase, percentage increase, CPI-linked increase, or scheduled escalation.
  • Confirm whether the rent amount excludes separate fees, utilities, parking, or service charges.
  • For regional pages, verify current official rules before using the result in a dispute or notice response.

How to read the result

The monthly change shows the immediate payment impact. The annual before-and-after amounts show the full-year impact, which is usually the better number for deciding whether a renewal offer, CPI adjustment, or escalation clause fits your budget. If rent is paid weekly, fortnightly, or every 4 weeks, convert the new monthly rent before comparing payment-cycle cash flow.

Before acting on an increase

Use the calculator to check the arithmetic, then compare the result with the lease clause or rent notice. A correct percentage calculation does not prove that the increase is permitted or that every required notice step was followed.

Worked examples

Old rent to new rent

Use current rent and new rent to find the percentage change, or enter a percentage and fixed increase to compare the formulas.

Checking a renewal offer

Put the notice amount beside the percentage result so mismatched math is visible before you ask for clarification.

This page estimates rent math only. Local rules, notice requirements, lease terms, and allowable increases can change, so check the official tenancy authority for your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this decide whether an increase is legal?
No. It estimates the math only. Check your lease and official local tenancy source for legal rules.
Can I use a fixed dollar increase?
Use the related rent increase calculator for fixed-dollar changes, or enter a percentage here when the page is percentage based.