Apartment Hunting Spreadsheet Template | Excel Apartment Comparison & Rent Budget

Stop guessing which apartment is really cheaper - see the true monthly cost and a clear winner.

This apartment hunting spreadsheet lets you compare up to 40 rentals side by side and ranks them by total cost, commute and your own ratings.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Apartments sheet: rent, utilities, parking, pet and other fees, deposit, application fee, size, beds/baths, commute, lease length• Automatic total monthly cost, cost per sq ft and move-in cash for every listing• Within-budget flag based on your take-home pay and max housing % (e.g. the 30% rule)• Weighted score /100 and rank - you choose how much cost, commute, location, condition, amenities and landlord matter• Viewing Checklist: 15 checks to tick at each tour (water pressure, mold, noise, lease terms...)• Dashboard: apartments compared, cheapest option, average cost, top-ranked apartment and two charts

BEST FOR

Renters, students and first-time movers comparing several apartments, and couples or roommates choosing a place together.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Enter your take-home pay and set your scoring weights.2. Add each apartment you find or visit and rate it 1-5.3. Open the Dashboard to see the cheapest and best-scoring options.

FORMAT / DELIVERY

• 1 Excel workbook (.xlsx, no macros) - works in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets• Sample data included so you can see how it works, then overwrite it• Instant digital download - no physical item

FAQ

What exactly do I get?

Apartment hunting spreadsheet for Excel & Google Sheets: compare rent, total monthly cost, move-in cash, commute and scores.

What do I need to use it?

Microsoft Excel on Windows or Mac (Excel 2016 or newer, or Microsoft 365). It also opens in free Google Sheets, though Excel is recommended.

How do I get it?

It is an instant digital download: right after payment you get the file on the page and by email. No physical item is shipped.

What if it is not right for me?

Contact me through my Payhip store within 30 days and I will refund you - no hard feelings.

I have a question

Use the contact link on my Payhip store page and I will help.