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Gross Rent Multiplier Calculator

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Terms & how it works

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  • Property Price

    The “Property Price ($)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Annual Gross Rent

    The “Annual Gross Rent ($)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Price

    Purchase price

    Property cost.

  • Rent

    Gross rent

    Annual rental income.

Instant affordability check

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is a fast screening metric equal to price divided by annual gross rent. Lower GRMs can indicate relatively cheaper income properties before deeper underwriting.

When to use this Gross Rent Multiplier

Common use cases

  • Stress-test monthly payments at different down payments
  • Compare renting versus buying over a multi-year hold
  • Model rental cash flow before making an offer

Localized examples

  • US metro mortgage payment examples
  • Canadian property tax and closing-cost planning

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  • Update price, rate, and taxes for instant projections
  • Side-by-side scenarios for common buyer decisions
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How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier

  1. 1Enter the asking or purchase price.
  2. 2Input total annual gross rental income.
  3. 3Review the GRM and implied rent-based valuation context.

Governing formula

GRM = Price / GrossAnnualRent

Quick valuation multiple relating price to gross rents (before expenses).

Inputs: Property Price ($) = 350,000; Annual Gross Rent ($) = 36,000.

Variable definitions

  • Price

    Purchase price

    Property cost.

  • Rent

    Gross rent

    Annual rental income.

  • Lower GRM can mean cheaper relative to rents—compare comps carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Often it suggests a lower price per dollar of rent, but expenses and condition still matter.

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Aisha K.

Mar 12, 2026

Clean layout and the results update instantly. Exactly what I needed for a quick planning check.

Daniel R.

Feb 28, 2026

Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.

Priya S.

Feb 3, 2026

The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.

Marcus L.

Jan 19, 2026

Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.

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