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What is vacancy costing you?
Enter your rent and vacant days to estimate the real cost of an empty unit.
This calculator provides estimates only. Results are not a guarantee of management cost or rental performance.
A worked example
At $2,750 per month in rent, typical for an East Contra Costa single-family rental, every vacant day costs about $90 in unrecoverable rent (annual rent divided by 365). One full vacant month erases about 8.3% of the year's gross rental income before counting utilities, upkeep, and turnover costs.
| Vacancy length | Lost rent at $2,750/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 week vacant | about $633 |
| 3 weeks vacant | about $1,899 |
| 6 weeks vacant | about $3,797 |
Illustration only, not a guarantee of rental performance. Use the calculator above with your own rent and vacancy days.
Common questions
How much rent does a vacant unit lose per day?
Divide annual rent by 365. At $2,750 per month, typical for an East Contra Costa single-family rental, a vacant unit loses about $90 per day. Three weeks of vacancy is roughly $1,899 in rent you never recover, and one full vacant month erases about 8.3% of the year's gross rental income.
Why does vacancy cost so much?
Every vacant day is rent you never recover, on top of utilities, upkeep, and carrying costs while the unit sits empty. The losses add up quickly.
How do I reduce vacancy?
Accurate pricing, strong marketing, fast tenant screening, and quick turns are the biggest levers. Proactive management and renewals also keep good tenants longer.
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