Rental move-in cost calculator: deposit, brokerage, agreement, advance rent
Moving into a rental costs much more than the first month's rent. In NCR the deposit is one to three months, brokerage half to one month, plus the agreement, society move-in fee and sometimes advance rent. This tool totals it and shows what comes back at exit.
- Security deposit (refundable)
- ₹36,000
- Brokerage (not refundable)
- ₹18,000
- Non-refundable total
- ₹21,500
- Effective monthly cost (rent + maintenance)
- ₹20,500
- First-year total outflow
- ₹2.68 L
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How it is calculated
Move-in cash = deposit + brokerage + advance rent + agreement costs + society charges. The deposit returns at exit less agreed deductions; brokerage and fees do not. First-year outflow = 12 × (rent + maintenance) + non-refundable costs; advance rent is counted within the 12 months.
Worked example
₹18,000 rent, 2 months' deposit, 1 month brokerage, 1 month advance, ₹1,500 agreement, ₹2,000 society fee: ₹75,500 at move-in, of which ₹36,000 is refundable. With ₹2,500 maintenance the effective monthly cost is ₹20,500.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit do landlords take in Noida?
Usually one to two months' rent for unfurnished or semi-furnished flats, two to three for fully furnished homes.
Is brokerage refundable?
No. Brokerage is a fee for the introduction and paperwork; only the security deposit is refundable.
Can the deposit be adjusted against the last month's rent?
Only if the owner agrees in writing. Most agreements say the deposit is refunded after handover inspection, not adjusted.
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