The Renter's Ledger
Compare equal shares or use weights when bedrooms, bathrooms, and amenities differ.
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Estimated roommate shares
$800.00
First roommate share shown above. All weighted shares are listed below.
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An equal split divides rent by the number of roommates. A weighted split can account for bedroom size, private bathrooms, parking, or another agreed difference. Assign each roommate a weight and the calculator divides rent in the same proportion.
Need help finding the relevant clause? Review it with LeaseGuard.Roommate share = total rent x roommate weight / total weights.
This is a planning estimate based on the numbers you enter. The lease, timing rules, and local requirements may affect the real amount or deadline.
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$3,000 divided equally is $1,000 per roommate.
Weights of 1.2, 1.0, and 0.8 allocate more rent to the roommate receiving the larger room.
Start with an equal split, then use agreed weights for meaningful differences such as room size, private bathrooms, or parking.
Not necessarily. Many households divide shared utilities equally even when rent is weighted.
No. A private split does not necessarily change each tenant's obligations under the signed lease.
Last reviewed August 8, 2026 · This calculator provides an informational estimate and is not legal, financial, tax, or housing advice.
