How Much Rent Can I Afford?

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A common guideline keeps rent near 30% of gross income, and all debt plus rent under 36%. See the lower, safer of the two for your budget.

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Landlords often want gross income of about three times the rent, close to the 30% rule. This shows the lower of the 30%-of-income and 36%-total-debt limits. Your comfortable number may be lower once savings and living costs are counted.

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