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Appliance Package Rent Premium Calculator
Appliance upgrades from white to stainless/smart drive rent premium and tenant appeal.
Payback months
93
Lifetime ROI %
0.55%
Net investment
$4,350
How the math works
Effective premium = premium × persistence. Payback = net cost / effective.
$4,500 − $150 = $4,350. $55 × 85% = $46.75. Payback 93 months = 7.8 years.
How to Use
- Enter appliance package cost.
- Enter monthly rent premium.
- Enter useful life years.
- Enter turnover premium persistence %.
- Read payback and total return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Appliance package cost?
Base white (refrig, dishwasher, range, microwave): $1,800-3,000 builder-grade. Stainless steel: $2,800-4,500. Smart/Wi-Fi enabled (Samsung, Bosch): $4,000-7,000. Premium/professional (Viking, Wolf, Sub-Zero): $10-30k. Labor/install: $800-1,500. Choice based on Class positioning: A = stainless/smart; B = stainless; C = white. Upgrade existing to stainless: $2,500-4,000 per unit.
Rent premium?
White → stainless: $25-75/mo rent lift. Stainless → smart/Wi-Fi: $15-40 additional. Professional package: $75-200/mo lift. Varies by unit type: studios/1BR see less premium ($25-50 lift), 3BR see more ($50-150 lift). Market matters: urban luxury tenants value smart features more; workforce housing less sensitive.
Energy Star + rebates?
Energy Star appliances: qualify for $50-300 utility rebates per unit. Cash tied up, lower utility bills. Smart appliance bonus: $25-100 rebates. Stacking rebates reduces net capex 10-25%. Long-term energy savings: $50-150/unit/year. Energy Star certified buildings: synergy with LEED + Energy Star certification (requires 80%+ Energy Star appliances per unit).
Smart features?
Smart refrigerator: $500-1,500 premium. Features: Wi-Fi, camera inside, grocery tracking, touchscreen. Smart oven: $300-800 premium. Features: voice control, app preheat, recipe integration. Smart dishwasher: $200-500 premium. Features: app start, cycle status. Limited tenant usage — features oversold. Better ROI: stainless finish + good brand than smart features. Exception: luxury A+ properties.
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