Rental Resources
How much rent can I afford?
Move the numbers below to see a comfortable rent range — plus the income most California landlords look for before approving an application.
Annual household income$96,000
Monthly debt payments$500
Share of income toward rent30%
The classic guideline is 30% of gross income. Higher-cost markets like Los Angeles and Orange County often push renters toward 35–40%, which leaves less room for savings.
Your estimate
$2,400/mo
- Gross monthly income
- $8,000
- Adjusted for your debts
- $2,150
- Typical landlord 3x cap
- $2,667