Real Estate Calculators

Vacancy Loss Calculator

Enter gross monthly rent and an assumed vacancy rate to calculate annual vacancy loss and effective gross income.

-$1,200
annual vacancy loss
$22,800
effective gross income

A 5-8% vacancy rate assumption is common for stable rental markets, but actual vacancy varies a lot by local market conditions, property type, and tenant turnover — use your own market's historical data if you have it.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the gross monthly rent at full occupancy.
  2. 2Enter an assumed vacancy rate percentage.
  3. 3See annual vacancy loss and effective gross income.

Frequently asked questions

What vacancy rate should I assume?+

5-8% is a common assumption for stable markets, but actual vacancy varies significantly by local market, property type, and tenant turnover — local market data is more reliable than a generic assumption.