Rent Initial Cost Calculator
Enter your rent and deposit conditions to instantly calculate the total initial cost of a rental contract with a detailed breakdown.
Property Info
Cost Settings
Result
Breakdown
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deposit (Shikikin) | ¥0 |
| Key Money (Reikin) | ¥0 |
| Agency Fee | ¥0 |
| Prepaid Rent | ¥0 |
| Prorated Rent | ¥0 |
| Fire Insurance | ¥0 |
| Guarantor Company | ¥0 |
| Lock Change | ¥0 |
| Other Costs | ¥0 |
| Total Initial Cost | ¥0 |
Results are estimates based on your inputs and may differ from the actual contract amounts.
Guarantor fees, fire insurance and lock change costs vary by property and management company.
Always confirm the exact initial cost with the official quote and contract from the real estate agency.
How to Use
Enter Property Info
Enter the monthly rent and maintenance/common fee. Calculation starts as soon as you type a number.
Set Cost Conditions
Enter the months for deposit, key money and agency fee, plus amounts for fire insurance, guarantor fee and lock change to match your property.
Check Total & Breakdown
The total initial cost and a per-item breakdown update in real time. Copy the breakdown to compare with quotes.
About Rent Initial Cost
When signing a rental contract in Japan, you need to pay an upfront "initial cost" on top of the monthly rent. It is typically equivalent to 4-6 months of rent and consists of deposit (shikikin), key money (reikin), agency fee, prepaid rent, prorated rent, fire insurance, guarantor company fee and lock change. This tool calculates the total and breakdown from your inputs, helping you plan your moving budget and compare properties. All calculations run in your browser and your inputs are never sent to a server.
Features
- Real-time CalculationSee the total and breakdown instantly as you type, so you can compare different conditions.
- Detailed BreakdownView each item such as deposit, key money, agency fee and guarantor fee at a glance.
- Prorated Rent SupportAutomatically calculates the first month prorated rent from your move-in day and days in the month.
- Privacy ProtectedAll calculations happen in your browser. Your amounts are never sent to any server.
Use Cases
- Estimate the total initial cost before moving
- Compare initial costs across multiple properties
- Check whether an agency quote is reasonable
- See the cost difference vs. zero-deposit/key-money properties
- Plan your full moving budget (initial cost + furniture + movers)
FAQ
How many months of rent is the typical initial cost?
What is the cap on the agency fee?
What is the difference between deposit and key money?
How is prorated rent calculated?
Are the results accurate?
Are my inputs saved or sent anywhere?
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