Free Tools for Houston Renters

Budget, compare, plan and tour smarter – free calculators and checklists from the Houston Apartments team.

Rent Affordability Calculator

Turn your income into a realistic rent budget using the rules Houston leasing offices actually apply.

Add up deposits, fees, prorated rent, pet costs and movers so nothing surprises you at signing.

Split rent and utilities fairly – evenly, by bedroom size, or by income.

Rent isn’t the whole story. Compare utilities, parking, pet rent, specials and commute costs side by side.

Enter your office or school and how far you’ll travel – we’ll map the area and show apartments inside it.

A tap-to-check list of what to inspect and ask on every tour. Saves on your phone and prints cleanly.

A week-by-week plan from eight weeks out to move-in day, with Houston-specific steps like choosing an electricity plan.