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Rent Math Guides
Clear formulas and examples for comparing advertised rent, gross rent, net effective rent, actual monthly payment, and total lease cost.
Rent Math - 7 min read
Net Effective Rent Explained: What 1 Month Free Really Means
Understand net effective rent, free-month concessions, and why the monthly payment may still be higher than the advertised deal.
Rent Math - 6 min read
Gross Rent vs Net Effective Rent
Learn the difference between gross rent, net effective rent, actual monthly payment, and total lease cost.
Rent Math - 8 min read
How to Compare Two Apartments With Different Fees
Compare two apartments when one has lower rent, the other has concessions, and both have different upfront fees.