Security Deposit Calculator

Security Deposit Calculator

Calculate security deposit amounts quickly and understand how much to collect from your tenants.

Free to use

No signup required

Instant results

How it works

01

Enter the monthly rent.

02

Select the desired deposit amount or percentage.

03

Get the estimated total security deposit instantly.

Example calculation

If monthly rent is $2,500, the landlord selects 1 month of rent, adds a $300 pet deposit, and no additional deposit, the estimated total security deposit is $2,800.

$2,500 + $300 + $0

$2,800 total

Important notice

Security deposit limits and requirements vary by state and local laws. Always verify the applicable regulations before collecting a deposit from a tenant.

Plan tenant deposits with more confidence

Use this security deposit calculator to estimate how much a landlord may collect before move-in, compare months of rent versus percentage-based deposits, and account for pet deposits or additional deposit amounts.

Rental security deposit calculator

A rental security deposit calculator helps estimate the amount due at lease signing by combining rent-based deposits, pet deposits, and any additional deposit requirements in one place.

A rental security deposit calculator helps estimate the amount due at lease signing by combining rent-based deposits, pet deposits, and any additional deposit requirements in one place.

Landlord security deposit calculator

Landlords and property managers can use this tenant deposit calculator to create a consistent estimate before preparing lease documents, move-in instructions, or payment requests.

Landlords and property managers can use this tenant deposit calculator to create a consistent estimate before preparing lease documents, move-in instructions, or payment requests.

How much security deposit can a landlord charge?

The answer depends on the property location, lease terms, tenant profile, and state or local limits. Use the estimate as a planning tool, then confirm legal requirements for the rental property.

The answer depends on the property location, lease terms, tenant profile, and state or local limits. Use the estimate as a planning tool, then confirm legal requirements for the rental property.

From estimate to move-in workflow

After calculating the deposit, Seamless Tenants can help organize tenant records, payment tracking, documents, and property management tasks in one system.

After calculating the deposit, Seamless Tenants can help organize tenant records, payment tracking, documents, and property management tasks in one system.

Manage Security Deposits with Less Hassle

Seamless Tenants helps landlords and property managers manage properties, tenants, payments, documents, and more in one place.