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Rent Split Calculator

Fair rent shares when rooms aren’t equal.

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Room 1 pays
Room 1 pays
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Room 2 pays
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Room 3 pays
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Room 4 pays
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Rent Split Calculator by TheCalcTools

How the Rent Split Calculator works

Enter the total rent and each bedroom’s size in square feet.

Each person’s share is proportional to their room’s size.

Set unused rooms to zero. Adjust by hand for private bathrooms or balconies.

The formula

Share = rent × room size ÷ total room size

Worked example

Using the default values shown in the calculator:

Total monthly rent$2400
Room 1 size (sq ft)180
Room 2 size (sq ft)140
Room 3 size (sq ft)120
Room 4 size (sq ft; 0 if none)0
  1. Total area = 440 sq ft. Room 1: 2,400 × 180 ÷ 440 = $981.82.
  2. Room 2 pays $763.64; room 3 pays $654.55.

Result:

Room 1 pays$981.82
Room 2 pays$763.64
Room 3 pays$654.55
Room 4 pays$0.00

Frequently asked questions

Is splitting by size fair?

It’s a good starting point. Many roommates adjust for private bathrooms, natural light or closet space.

What about shared areas?

Common areas are typically excluded from the sizes so every roommate benefits equally.

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