How much rent can you actually afford?
Most rent calculators take a flat percentage of your salary. This one subtracts what you already owe each month, splits the rent if you have flatmates, and shows the deposit you need up front — which is usually the part that decides whether a home is affordable.
Leaves the most room for savings
The commonly cited 30% guideline
Workable, but tight if income dips
Cash you need up front
₹54,000
2 months deposit plus one month advance, at the standard rent above. On RentWaala there is no brokerage on top of this — you deal with the owner directly.
These are budgeting guidelines, not financial advice. Deposit norms in particular vary sharply between cities and between owners, so confirm before you commit. Last updated .
Questions, answered
How the numbers are worked out, and what they don't cover.
The most commonly cited guideline is about 30% of take-home pay. It is a rule of thumb, not a rule: what matters more is what is left after your existing EMIs and commitments, which is why this calculator subtracts those first and then shows a comfortable, standard and stretch band rather than a single number.
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