Renting · Upfront costs
Move-in cost calculator.
Enter the rent and tick what the landlord asks for, add the other move costs, and see the full amount you need on hand.
Costs to move in
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Enter the rent.
How much does it cost to move into a rental?
The money due at move-in is more than the rent: add the first month, any last month, the security deposit, fees, and your own moving costs. Which of these a landlord may ask for depends on local law, so this tool simply adds up the items you tick or enter.
Worked example. Rent 1,800 with first and last month due and a deposit of one month: 1,800 + 1,800 + 1,800 = 5,400.00. Add a pet fee of 300 and a 50 application fee, and 5,750.00 goes to the landlord or agent. Then 100 for utilities, 650 for movers and 120 for supplies brings the total to 6,620.00, or 3.7 months of rent.
For deposit limits and rules in your province or state, use the security deposit lookup tools on this site, and keep your receipt for every payment. If you move mid-month, use the prorated rent calculator for the first partial payment.
Frequently asked questions
What costs do I need on move-in day?
Typically the first month, sometimes the last month, a deposit, and fees, plus your own moving and utility costs. This tool sums whichever apply to you.
Is a security deposit always one month of rent?
No. Limits and even whether a deposit is allowed vary by place. Check the lookup tools and your lease.
Are the landlord charges the same as the total?
No. The result shows both: the total you need, and the part paid to the landlord or agent.
Does it count the cost of furniture?
Only if you put it in the other costs box.
Basis
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All numbers come from what you type. No prices or regional figures are built in.
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Scope
Arithmetic on the amounts you enter. It does not know what a landlord may lawfully charge where you live. Planning aid, not professional, legal or financial advice.