Move-in cost calculator

Pick your area and add your quotes.

Cash you need to move in

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How it works

Pick the area you are moving to and the number of bedrooms. We start the rent at HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for that area, which you can change to the rent of the actual apartment. Then add what your landlord and movers have quoted: the security deposit (many leases ask for one month's rent, but check yours and your state's limits), application and admin fees, the cost of movers or a rental truck, and any utility deposits or connection fees. Everything stays in your browser.

Tip: get at least three written moving quotes, and ask landlords for a full list of move-in charges before you apply.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026), HUD eGIS open data.

Frequently asked questions

How much money do I need to move into an apartment?

Add the first month's rent, the security deposit, application fees, moving costs and utility deposits. Use the calculator with your own quotes; the rent starts at HUD Fair Market Rent for your area.

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