Rent Affordability Calculator
See the monthly rent you can comfortably afford and the likely security deposit, so housing doesn't crowd out your savings.
Your income
₹60,000
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The 30% rule is a common guideline
mo
1–3 in most cities; up to 10 in Bengaluru
Rent you can afford
₹18,000
Comfortable range ₹15,000 – ₹21,000
- Disposable income
- ₹60,000
- At 30% of income
- ₹18,000
- Estimated deposit
- ₹36,000
- Left after rent
- ₹42,000
Keeping rent at or below ~30% of take-home income leaves room for savings, utilities and emergencies. Don't forget brokerage (often one month) on top of the deposit.