# Free Houston Rent Affordability Calculator | Houston Second Chance Apartments

> Find the Houston rent you can qualify for based on income and community 3x-income rules. Free calculator from your local second-chance apartment locators.

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# Rent Affordability Calculator

See the Houston rent range you can comfortably qualify for based on your income and the 3x-income rule most communities use.

Gross Monthly Income

Your total income before taxes (add a co-applicant's income too).

Other Monthly Debt Payments

Car loans, student loans, credit cards, etc.

Community Income Requirement2.5x rent (lenient)3x rent (standard)3.5x rent (strict)

Estimated Max Rent

$1,067

Based on Income Rule

$1,333

Estimates only. Actual approval depends on each community's screening criteria, deposits, and risk fees.

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