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Pet Rent Calculator
Pet rent is monthly recurring income separate from refundable deposits and one-time pet fees. This calculator prices pet rent per pet using either a flat market benchmark or a percent of base rent, with size multipliers, then rolls it up to lease and annual totals.
Comp set average
Used in percent mode
Pet rent per pet / month
$46
Total monthly pet rent
$46
Annual pet rent revenue
$552
Total over lease term
$552
New all-in monthly rent
$2,246
Pet rent as % of base
2.09%
How the math works
Pet rent is a recurring monthly charge separate from a refundable pet deposit or one-time pet fee. Most landlords price between $25 and $75 per pet per month, with size, breed risk, and local market shaping the spread. Cats typically price 25% below medium dogs; large breeds price 25-40% above. A common operator benchmark is 1-2% of base rent per pet.
Pet rent is generally legal in all 50 states, but several jurisdictions (CA SB 644, parts of NY) regulate combined pet charges or prohibit pet fees that double-count for the same risk. Service animals (ADA) and emotional support animals (FHA-recognized) are exempt — landlords cannot charge pet rent on documented assistance animals.
How to Use
- Enter the unit's monthly base rent.
- Enter the number of pets and choose pet category.
- Enter local market pet rent per pet (compare nearby listings).
- Set lease term to roll into total revenue.
- Pick pricing mode — flat per pet or % of base rent.
- Read per-pet monthly rent and total contribution to NOI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is typical pet rent?
$25-$75 per pet per month is the common range. Class-A urban properties charge $50-$75, garden-style suburban $25-$45, and luxury high-rises $50-$100. Cats price 20-30% below dogs; restricted breeds 25-50% above.
Pet rent vs pet deposit vs pet fee — which to charge?
Most operators stack: a refundable pet deposit (covers damage), a non-refundable pet fee (one-time admin), and monthly pet rent (recurring revenue). Pet rent is the only one that compounds each month and adds to NOI permanently.
Are service animals exempt?
Yes. ADA service animals and FHA-recognized emotional support animals are not pets — landlords cannot charge pet rent, deposits, or fees, and cannot apply breed/size restrictions. Reasonable documentation can be requested but specifics about disability cannot.
Can I just charge a higher base rent?
Some operators do, but pet rent is more flexible: it appears as a separate line item, can be raised at renewal independently, and clearly documents pet-related risk for insurance and underwriting. Most institutional operators prefer the separate line.
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