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What will this rental actually cost?

See your monthly costs and the cash to have ready for moving day, with deposits clearly separated.

Your numbers stay in this page and are not sent to analytics or saved to an account. All amounts are Canadian dollars. Missing costs are clearly marked. Enter 0 when an expense is included or does not apply.

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Everyday monthly costs

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Utilities per month ($)

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Internet per month ($)

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Tenant insurance per month ($)

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Cash for moving day

First month's rent ($)

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Last-month rent deposit ($)

For an ordinary monthly tenancy, no more than one month's rent.

Refundable key deposit ($)

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Moving expenses ($)

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Utility setup and other move-in costs ($)

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For ordinary Ontario monthly residential tenancies. Damage and pet deposits are not included as lawful charges. Confirm your lease and any exceptions using the sources below.

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Other monthly spending ($)

Food, debts, savings and other expenses not already entered above.

For your own planning only. This does not assess rental eligibility or how a landlord should screen an application.

A clear starting point

Use your actual lease terms and costs. This is a personal spending plan, not legal advice.

Rules reviewed September 9, 2026.

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