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Price Per Unit Benchmark Calculator
PPU benchmarks value. This calculator compares.
Subject PPU
$151,724
Range position %
41.81%
Market midpoint
$155,000
How the math works
PPU = price / units. Position = (PPU − low) / (high − low). Midpoint = average of low and high.
$22M / 145 units = $151,724 PPU. Range $135k-$175k, midpoint $155k. Subject at 42% of range (low-mid). Fair, slight value buy signal.
How to Use
- Enter sale price.
- Enter unit count.
- Enter market PPU low.
- Enter market PPU high.
- Read subject PPU and range position.
Frequently Asked Questions
PPU usefulness?
Simple metric comparing deal to market. Within 10% of range median: market-priced. 10%+ below: value buy flag. 10%+ above: premium flag. Simpler than cap rate — useful for quick screen.
Adjustments?
Unit mix matters (1BR vs 2BR have different values). Condition. Amenity. Rent level. Age. Make apples-to-apples: pick comps with similar profile. Major league difference: adjust or use different comp set.
PSF vs PPU?
Different units of measure for same thing. PPU good for multifamily (unit is rental revenue unit). PSF good for commercial (revenue per SF). Don't mix metrics; pick one and benchmark to matching comps.
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