Rent Increase Calculator
Enter the current rent and the increase, and see the new rent, the percentage, what it adds up to over a year, and the minimum notice your state requires for month-to-month tenants.
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Notice periods shown are state-level minimums for month-to-month tenancies as of October 2026. Fixed-term leases usually can't be increased until renewal unless the lease allows it. Local rent control can add limits. Not legal advice.
How much can you raise the rent?
In most states there's no limit on the amount, as long as you give proper notice and the tenant isn't in a fixed-term lease. The main exceptions:
- California: units covered by the Tenant Protection Act are capped at 5% plus local CPI, up to 10% a year.
- Washington: since 2025, most units are capped at 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, with 90 days' notice.
- Oregon and cities with rent control (New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, many New Jersey towns, and others) have their own limits.
How much notice do you have to give?
| State | Minimum notice (month-to-month) |
|---|---|
| California | 30 days (10% or less), 90 days (over 10%) |
| New York | 30 / 60 / 90 days for increases of 5%+, based on how long the tenant has lived there |
| Washington | 90 days for any increase |
| Colorado | 60 days |
| Georgia | 60 days |
| Most other states | One full rental period, usually 30 days |
Raising rent without losing a good tenant
Turnover usually costs far more than a modest increase brings in: a month or two of vacancy, cleaning, listing and screening. Small, predictable increases every year are easier for tenants than big jumps every few years. Explain the reason, give more notice than the minimum, and put it in writing with a clear rent increase letter. Read the full rent increase notice guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal rent increase per year?+
Many landlords raise rent 3–5% a year, roughly in line with inflation and local market rents. Increases above 10% are where tenants are most likely to leave, and in some states they trigger longer notice periods or are capped.
Can a landlord raise rent during a lease?+
Usually not. A fixed-term lease locks in the rent until it ends, unless the lease itself includes a clause allowing increases. Increases typically take effect at renewal.
Does a rent increase notice have to be in writing?+
Yes, in practice always. Most states require written notice for rent increases, and a written notice protects you if there's a dispute about when it was given.
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