What is Rent-to-Income Ratio and Why Should Landlords Care?
Bay Property Management Group
MARCH 13, 2025
The general rule of thumb for a rent-to-income ratio is that the rent should make up 30% of a person’s monthly income, at most. In other words, a tenant should earn at least three times the monthly rent to ensure they can comfortably cover other essentials like groceries and utilities without financial strain.
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