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Rental Commission Calculator

Calculate real estate rental agent commissions, leasing fees, tenant vs landlord split, and net rental income instantly.

Lease details

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Total rental commission

$1,999.20

Landlord fee

$1,999.20

Tenant fee

$0.00

Listing agent

$999.60

Tenant agent

$999.60

Net landlord income

$22,000.80

Step-by-step calculation

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  1. Total lease rent

    Total Lease Rent=Monthly Rent×Lease Months\text{Total Lease Rent} = \text{Monthly Rent} \times \text{Lease Months}

    $2,000.00 x 12 = $24,000.00.

  2. Total commission

    Commission=Total Lease Rent×Rate100\text{Commission} = \text{Total Lease Rent} \times \frac{\text{Rate}}{100}

    $24,000.00 x 8.33% = $1,999.20.

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How the rental commission calculator works

Rental commissions are fees paid to leasing agents or brokers for placing a tenant and completing a lease. This calculator estimates total commission under percentage, months-of-rent, or flat fee structures, then splits the cost between landlord and tenant and between listing and tenant agents.

Pair commission estimates with the rental property calculator for cash flow projections, the net operating income tool for operating yield, or the gross rent multiplier calculator for quick rent-to-price screening.

Rental commission formulas

Total Commission=(Monthly Rent×Lease Months)×Rate100\text{Total Commission} = (\text{Monthly Rent} \times \text{Lease Months}) \times \frac{\text{Rate}}{100}

For a months-of-rent fee, multiply monthly rent by the number of months charged. For a flat fee, enter the fixed dollar amount directly. Agent splits apply as percentages of the total commission.

Worked example: $2,000/mo rent, 12 months, 8.33%

  1. Total lease rent: $2,000 x 12 = $24,000
  2. Commission rate: 8.33% of total lease
  3. Total commission: $24,000 x 8.33% = $1,999.20

An 8.33% rate on a 12-month lease equals roughly one month of rent. Adjust tenant and agent split percentages to match your local market norms.

Landlord vs tenant responsibility

In many U.S. markets the landlord pays the full commission. In competitive rental markets, tenants may pay a broker fee directly. Use the tenant paid portion field to model either scenario and see net landlord income after the landlord share of commission.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standard rental commission rate?
For a 12-month residential lease, one month of rent (about 8.33% of annual rent) is common. Commercial leases often use 4% to 6% of total lease value, but rates vary by market.
Who pays the broker fee on a rental?
Usually the landlord pays the commission as a cost of leasing the unit. In some cities, tenants pay the broker fee directly. Set the tenant paid portion to match your lease terms.
How is commission split between agents?
Listing and tenant agents typically split the total fee, often 50/50. Enter the listing agent split percentage and the calculator shows each agent share.
What is net landlord income?
Net landlord income equals total lease rent minus the landlord share of commission. It shows gross rent retained after the landlord portion of broker fees.
Are the results stored?
No. All math runs in your browser and inputs sync to the page URL.

Resources and references

The formulas and methods in this calculator were checked against these independent sources.