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🧮 Move-In Cost Calculator

Estimate everything you'll owe before move-in day.

Inputs

Monthly Rent
Rent Due DayDay of month rent is due
First Month at Signing
Require Last Month?
Security Deposit (months)Typical: 1.0–2.0
Applicants
Application Fee / Applicant
Admin Fee (one-time)

Pets

Pet Count
Refundable Deposit / Pet
Non-Refundable Fee / Pet
Monthly Pet Rent / PetFirst month due

Utilities (Deposits)

Electric
Gas
Water/Sewer
Other

Parking / Storage / Access

Parking (monthly)
Parking (one-time)
Storage (monthly)
Storage (one-time)
Key/Fob Deposit

Credits / Concessions

Hold Fee Already Paid (credit)
One-Time Concession (credit)

Upfront Cost Summary

First Month at Signing$1,800.00 (full month)
Security Deposit (1× rent)$1,800.00
Application Fees (2 × $50.00)$100.00
Admin Fee (one-time)$150.00
Subtotal$3,850.00
Total Due Up Front
$3,850.00

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💡 Typical Move-In Costs

  • You may or may not pay first month at signing (owner policy varies).
  • Security deposit is often one to two months’ rent (state/local caps may apply).
  • Some owners collect last month’s rent at signing (not prorated).
  • Application fees commonly range from $30–$100 per adult.
  • Pet charges split into refundable deposits and non-refundable fees, plus monthly pet rent.
  • Utility providers may require deposits before activation.
  • Parking/storage may include both one-time fees and first month up front.