Real Estate Calculators
Rental Property Depreciation Calculator
Enter your rental property's building value (excluding land) to calculate annual straight-line depreciation.
Annual depreciation
$10,000
Monthly depreciation
$833.33
Uses the US IRS straight-line depreciation period for residential rental property (27.5 years) — only the building value depreciates, not the land. This is a general estimate; consult a tax professional for your actual filing.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the building value, excluding land value.
- 2Adjust the useful life if needed (27.5 years is the US residential default).
- 3See the annual and monthly depreciation.
Frequently asked questions
Why is land excluded?+
Land isn't considered to wear out or lose value the way a building does, so only the building's portion of the purchase price is depreciable for tax purposes.