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The True-Cost Calculator

The advertised rate is for billboards. Enter the numbers from your quote and see the all-in monthly cost, the total for the year, and what move-in day actually costs. Ask the leasing office for any number you don't have; they have all of them.

Monthly, every month

One-time at signing or move-in

True monthly cost$0
vs. advertised rate+$0 / +0%
True cost for the 12-month lease$0
Cash due around signing/move-in (one-time fees + deposit)$0
One-time fees spread over 12 months adds$0/mo

Estimates for comparison only; your lease and quote control. Installments usually run 12 months even for a 9-month school year. Numbers stay in your browser and are never sent anywhere.

Comparing more than one property?

Put up to three finalists side by side, with the true monthly cost for each, on the comparison worksheet.

Open the comparison worksheet →