New rent = Current Rent × (1 + Increase%). A 5% increase on
US average rent increase: 2–5%/year in stable markets, 10–20%+ in hot markets.
Always check local rent control ordinances before raising rent.
Use this calculator before making any financial commitment that depends on this type of calculation. Running the numbers in advance lets you evaluate options without the pressure of a live negotiation or decision deadline.
The most consequential mistake is comparing financial figures that are not on the same basis — gross versus net, before-tax versus after-tax, or nominal versus inflation-adjusted. Always check whether figures you are comparing use the same definition.
A small business owner compares two financing options for new equipment: a 5-year bank loan at 5.2% versus a leasing arrangement with a monthly fee. The calculator translates both into a total cost figure, making the comparison straightforward.
Depends on local laws. Rent-controlled cities (e.g., NYC, SF) cap increases at 2–4%/year. Others have no limit.
New Rent = Current Rent × 1.05. E.g.,
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