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How much rent can I afford in the Netherlands?
Dutch landlords often ask for gross income of 3 to 4 times the basic rent. Enter your gross monthly salary to calculate a guideline. The calculator is free and requires no email address.
You can then let Dean monitor fresh listings within that budget.
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Amsterdam: Oost and De Pijp
20 neighbourhoods · €1,200 – €1,850
18 sec. agoWibautstraat 212
Oost, Amsterdam
€1,675 / month
61 m²1 bedroom
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How gross income and basic rent are compared.
Landlords use different income factors. Divide gross monthly income by the factor stated in the advert. The calculator shows 3×, 3.5× and 4× and rounds every result down to €50.
Example at €3,000 gross
3× income€1,000 basic rent
3.5× income€850 basic rent
4× income€750 basic rent
Every result is rounded down to €50
Gross monthly income
Fixed salary before payroll tax and contributions. Use the gross figure shown on your payslip.
Basic rent
Rent for use of the home, excluding service charges, energy advances, internet or a parking space.
Service charges
Costs on top of basic rent. They are usually outside the income formula but remain part of your monthly costs.
What counts when your income is less straightforward?
The provider decides which income and documents count. Always check the conditions attached to the advert.
Partner income
The calculator adds both incomes in full. A landlord may count the second income in full, in part or not at all.
Temporary employment
A fixed-term contract may be accepted. An employer's declaration or letter of intent may be required.
Self-employed income
Landlords often request annual accounts, tax returns or an income statement covering one or more years.
Pension and benefits
Structural pension income may count. Providers use different rules for benefits, maintenance payments and assets.
An income requirement is not the same as the legal rent.
One check concerns the renter; the other concerns the home. Keep them separate when reviewing an advert.
The provider's income check
A landlord uses income and supporting documents to assess an application. The income factor does not determine the rent legally allowed for the home.
Rent under the WWS
The Dutch housing valuation system uses the home's features and points. It helps assess which basic rent fits the specific property.
Use the Rent CheckPrice boundaries for independent homes in 2026
2026 price level · checked 11 August 2026
Social rent
Up to and including €932.93
Regulated rent up to the liberalisation threshold.
Middle-sector rent
€932.94 to €1,228.07
Regulated rent for homes within the middle-sector points range.
Free sector
From 187 points
Initial rent is unregulated when the home has enough WWS points.
Check the current rules with the official sources:
Compare your rent guideline across five major rental cities.
Each city guide shows a dated asking-rent snapshot, residential areas and practical search routes. Use the calculator result as a limit, not as a guarantee that a provider will accept an application.
Frequently asked questions about income and rent
No. There is no general income factor for every Dutch rental. The provider sets its own income and document conditions within applicable rules.
Enter your fixed gross monthly salary: the amount before payroll tax and contributions. Do not use the net amount received in your bank account.
This calculator counts the second income in full. The provider may use a different calculation and decides which supporting documents are required.
Sometimes, especially when these amounts are fixed and evidenced. Check which income components the provider accepts before responding.
Possibly, but the assessment differs. A provider may request an employer's declaration, annual accounts, tax returns, an income statement or pension overview.
Providers usually compare income with basic rent. You still pay service charges and other fixed monthly costs, so include them in your own budget.
No. This calculator works from income. The Rent Check uses WWS points to assess the rent of a specific home.
Your salary and partner choice remain in your browser while calculating. Only the rounded maximum basic rent is passed when you open Dean. Dean compares fresh listings with your search profile but does not decide whether a provider will accept you.
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