{"id":147827,"date":"2026-04-23T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=147827"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:06:16","slug":"total-monthly-cost-rental-listings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/renting\/total-monthly-cost-rental-listings\/","title":{"rendered":"See what you&#8217;ll really pay: RentCafe introduces Total monthly cost and the Cost calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--ScriptorStartFragment--><\/p>\n<div class=\"scriptor-paragraph\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">RentCafe listings now display the <strong>Total monthly cost<\/strong> and the <strong>Cost calculator<\/strong>, two new features designed to give you a clear, complete picture of what renting a home will actually cost you, from your first search all the way to move-in day. <\/span><!--ScriptorEndFragment--><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahq.org\/news\/fee-transparency-mandates-explored-states-localities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pricing transparency<\/a> is the top priority for renters today, and the numbers reflect it. A recent\u00a0RentCafe\u00a0survey of more than\u00a03,000 renters found that 18% would feel more\u00a0confident\u00a0renting online with clearer pricing and fees\u00a0\u2014 ranking\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">higher than\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more photos (16%), virtual tours (15%)\u00a0and every other listing feature on the platform.\u00a0These two features were built with exactly that in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0e5f7; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key\u00a0takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Total monthly cost<\/strong> shows you the base rent plus all recurring, mandatory monthly fees in one number, right on the search results page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The cost calculator<\/strong> lets you go deeper: explore one-time fees, toggle optional add-ons<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and adjust your lease length to see how your total changes in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is total monthly cost?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;Total monthly cost&#8217; is a new pricing label you\u2019ll see on certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\" rel=\"\">listings across RentCafe<\/a>. <!--ScriptorStartFragment--><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">It adds all recurring, mandatory monthly fees set by the property to the monthly base rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><!--ScriptorEndFragment--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Total-Monthly-Cost-on-search-page.png?w=688\" alt=\"Visual showing where to find the total monthly cost on the RentCafe page.\" width=\"474\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Total-Monthly-Cost-on-search-page.png 688w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Total-Monthly-Cost-on-search-page.png?resize=439,500 439w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Total-Monthly-Cost-on-search-page.png?resize=150,171 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Total monthly cost includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Base rent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recurring mandatory monthly fees (such as trash fees,\u00a0common area\u00a0maintenance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or fixed amenity fees)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Base-Rent-on-search-page-1.png\" alt=\"Visual showing the base rent option that can be found on the RentCafe page.\" width=\"474\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Base-Rent-on-search-page-1.png 688w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Base-Rent-on-search-page-1.png?resize=439,500 439w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Base-Rent-on-search-page-1.png?resize=150,171 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Total monthly cost does <em>not<\/em> include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application fees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Variable usage-based costs (such as utilities)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optional charges (such as pet rent, parking upgrades<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or storage)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">search results<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on RentCafe.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, some\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listings\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will show \u2018Total monthly cost\u2019 instead of \u2018Base rent.\u2019 For a full picture of your additional fees, check out the cost calculator. <!--ScriptorStartFragment--><span lang=\"EN-US\">If a listing shows \u2018Base rent,\u2019 it means the property has only provided information on the base rent price. To find out more information on costs, you may contact the property or start an application to see all leasing options.<!--ScriptorEndFragment--><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore the full picture with the cost calculator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the total monthly cost is a great start. But what about move-in costs? Application fees?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your monthly payment\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">change\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you bring a pet or need a parking spot?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png?w=858\" alt=\"Visual showing where to find the cost calculator on the RentCafe page.\" width=\"466\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png 942w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png?resize=419,500 419w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png?resize=768,916 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png?resize=858,1024 858w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-banner-on-details-page.png?resize=150,179 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">find all of th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the cost calculator on select <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pages. It <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">provides<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a personalized breakdown of the full cost of renting a specific home, organized into four clear categories<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application costs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The one-time fee you pay when\u00a0submitting\u00a0your application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Move-in costs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Your first month\u2019s payment plus any one-time move-in charges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png\" alt=\"Visual showing the additional options available to the cost calculator.\" width=\"680\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png 1296w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png?resize=150,151 150w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png?resize=495,500 495w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png?resize=768,775 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png?resize=1015,1024 1015w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/04\/Cost-Calculator-on-details-page.png?resize=96,96 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total monthly leasing price:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The full monthly payment, including base rent,\u00a0required\u00a0fees<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and any optional add-ons\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0chosen (like pet rent or parking).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Move-out costs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Charges that come due when your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lease<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ends, such\u00a0as\u00a0your final month\u2019s payment plus any one-time move-out fees, when applicable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even better:\u00a0You can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">toggle optional add-ons on or off, adjust your lease length<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and see<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how each choice affects your total<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in real time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #8227be; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #8227BE; text-align: left; width: 27%;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #8227be; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #8227BE; text-align: left; width: 36.5%;\">Total monthly cost<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #8227be; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #8227BE; text-align: left; width: 36.5%;\">Cost calculator<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f0fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">What it is<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">The headline number on the listing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">A full breakdown you can customize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Base rent + mandatory fees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Included in the number<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Itemized under <em>Total monthly leasing price<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f0fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Optional add-ons (pet, parking)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Not included<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Toggle on\/off and see the impact<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Application costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Not included<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Shown as a one-time fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f0fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Move-in costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Not included<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">First month + one-time charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Move-out costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Not included<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Final month + any move-out fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f5f0fb;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; font-weight: bold;\">Lease term adjustments<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Shows default term<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;\">Adjustable \u2014 see how cost changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to use total monthly cost and cost calculator together <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1:<\/span><\/b><span 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Start searching on RentCafe.com today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0e5f7; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQ: Total monthly cost and cost calculator <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Does every listing on RentCafe show total monthly cost?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A: Not yet. Total monthly cost appears on listings from properties that opt in for displaying total monthly costs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What fees are included in total monthly cost?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A: Total monthly cost includes <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">base rent plus all recurring, mandatory monthly fees set by the property \u2014 things like trash fees,\u00a0common area\u00a0maintenance charges<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or fixed amenity fees.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What does the cost calculator show that total monthly cost doesn&#8217;t?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A: The cost calculator shows the full financial picture of renting a specific home: one-time application fees, move-in costs (first month&#8217;s rent plus any move-in charges), your ongoing monthly total with any optional add-ons included<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and move-out costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Can I use the cost calculator to compare two different apartments?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A: The cost calculator is available on individual property detail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pages, so you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0use it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to compare homes one at a time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What if I want to add a pet or a parking spot \u2014 will the cost calculator reflect that?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A: Yes. 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