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Apartment Cost Calculator: Your True Monthly Cost in Dallas

This apartment cost calculator for Dallas adds every monthly fee to the rent, so you see the true cost of a lease. Amenity, parking, package, valet trash, and pet fees vary widely between buildings advertising the same rent. Add the community fees to your effective rent for the real number.

True monthly cost = effective rent + amenity + parking + valet trash + monthly pet rent.

Use your effective rent from the Net Effective Rent Calculator, or the advertised rent if there's no special.

True Monthly Cost

$1,780

Community Fees (monthly)
$130

Estimates only. Community fees vary by property and change often, so use the fees on your own quote.

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(Add up everyone who will apply. Ex: 6000) Most places require 2-3x the rent per month. If you make less, you'll need a cosigner or guarantor.

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