Rental Opportunity Cost Calculator
Pricing Tool

Rental Opportunity Cost Calculator

See what it really costs to list your unit too high and let it sit vacant — vs. renting at a lower rate right now.

What you want to list it at
What you'd accept to fill it faster
How long until it rents at the higher price
How far out to project revenue
Option A — rent now
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Total collected
Option B — wait for higher rent
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Total collected after vacancy

The gap between the lines is money left on the table. Option B (dashed) starts behind due to vacancy and may or may not catch up depending on your time horizon.

Option A — lower rent, no vacancy
Option B — higher rent, with vacancy
Breakeven month
When Option B catches up
Vacancy loss
$0
Income lost while empty
Monthly premium
$0
Extra per month at higher rent
Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario.