Rent increase tool

Rent Increase Percentage Calculator

Calculate the percentage increase between your old rent and new rent. The calculator also shows the yearly impact and common period breakdowns.

Enter the old rent amount for the selected billing period.

Enter the new rent amount for the selected billing period.

Applies to both rent amounts.

Rent increase percentage
5.00%

Based on the old rent and new rent entered above.

Change per selected period
$100.00
Annual rent before
$24,000.00
Annual rent after
$25,200.00
Annual difference: $1,200.00
Monthly difference: $100.00
Weekly difference: $23.01
Monthly vs 4-week comparison
Old monthly
$2,000.00
Old 4-week
$1,841.10
New monthly
$2,100.00
New 4-week
$1,933.15

4 weeks = 28 days. Average month = 30.42 days. Difference between monthly and 4-week amounts: old $158.90, new $166.85.

Breakdown across common periods

Both rent amounts are annualized first, then shown across common billing periods.

PeriodOldNewDifference
Hourly$2.74$2.88$0.14
Daily$65.75$69.04$3.29
Weekly$460.27$483.29$23.01
2 weeks$920.55$966.58$46.03
4 weeks (28 days)$1,841.10$1,933.15$92.05
Monthly$2,000.00$2,100.00$100.00
Annual$24,000.00$25,200.00$1,200.00

How this calculator worksRent increase percentage calculator

Use before-and-after rent amounts to find the percentage increase. This is the cleanest way to check a notice when the landlord gives dollar amounts but not the percent.

What this calculation clarifies

  1. 1
    Percent and fixed increases behave differently

    A percentage increase scales with the current rent. A fixed increase adds the same dollar amount. Over multiple years, percentage increases can compound.

  2. 2
    Annual impact is often clearer than monthly change

    A small monthly increase can become a larger yearly cost. Annual impact helps you compare renewing, moving, or negotiating.

  3. 3
    Rules and caps are outside the math

    Local rent rules, notice periods, CPI caps, lease terms, and exemptions can matter. The calculator gives the math, not legal permission.

Worked examples

$1,538 with a 7.5% increase

$1,538 increased by 7.5% becomes $1,653.35. The monthly change is $115.35, and the annualized change is $1,384.20.

$800 rent with a $70 increase

$800 plus $70 becomes $870. Over a year, that fixed increase adds $840 before any later changes.

Checking a projection

If rent rises by the same dollar amount each year, the pattern is linear. If it rises by a percent each year, the pattern compounds and later years increase more.

Useful context

  • Use this for rent increase calculator, rent increase percentage calculator, annual rent increase calculator, and calculating rent increase searches when they match the page.
  • If you only know the old and new rent, use the percentage calculator. If you know the percentage and need the new rent, use rent after increase.

When rent increase context helps

  • Checking a renewal notice before responding.
  • Comparing the new rent with your affordability limit.
  • Understanding whether a fixed increase or percent increase changes the yearly budget more.

Check before relying on it

  • Local law and lease terms can control whether an increase is allowed. This page only calculates the numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate a rent increase percentage?
Subtract the old rent from the new rent, divide that difference by the old rent, then multiply by 100. For example, if rent rises from 2,000 to 2,100, the increase is 5%.
What does this rent increase percentage calculator compare?
It compares your old rent and new rent for the billing period you select. It also annualizes both amounts so the yearly impact and other period breakdowns are shown consistently.
What if the old rent is 0?
A percentage increase is not meaningful when the starting rent is 0. In that case, the page shows absolute rent differences instead of a percentage result.
Why are monthly and every 4 weeks shown separately?
A 4-week period is 28 days. An average month is about 30.42 days based on 365 days divided by 12. They are not the same billing cycle.
Does this include utilities, fees, taxes, or parking?
No. The calculator compares the rent amounts you enter. If your rent includes utilities, fees, taxes, or parking, enter the total amount you want to compare.
Does this handle prorated rent changes?
No. This is a full-period comparison. If a rent increase starts partway through a billing period, the first payment may need a separate prorated calculation.
What time assumptions does this page use?
The calculator uses 365 days per year, 7 days per week, 14 days for biweekly rent, 28 days for every 4 weeks, and 365 ÷ 12 days for an average month.