How Much Rent Can I Afford Making $18 an Hour?

About $936 per month for housing using the 30% guideline, working 40 hours a week. Adjust your income or check your actual budget below.

Your Income

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$3,120 per month before tax, across 52 weeks.

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Monthly rent guideline

$936/ month

30% of your income, before housing bills. A 25% target would be $780.

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Right at the 30% guideline

Compared with 30% of your before-tax income, including any housing bills entered. Your actual budget may differ.

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Rent budget for $18 an Hour

MeasureMonthly amount
Gross income$3,120
Lower target (25%)$780
Standard guideline (30%)$936
3× income screen$1,040

These figures use gross income and include room for utilities. Housing bills paid separately reduce the amount available for rent. The 3× figure illustrates an income screen, not a personal budget or a guarantee of rental approval.

Choose My actual budget above to subtract spending, savings, and housing bills from your take-home pay. A lower 25% target is about $780 per month, but what feels comfortable depends on your own costs. Read the calculation method and sources.

The estimate assumes 40 hours each week for 52 weeks. If your schedule changes, edit the weekly hours in the calculator.

Want the complete income breakdown? See what $18 an hour equals by month, week, day, and hour.

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