Rent vs Buy Calculator

DirectoHome.com's free Rent vs Buy Calculator helps you take the financial cost of renting vs buying a property. It helps you if you wish to buy/rent a flat/apartment in Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Mumbai, Faridabad, Dwarka or other cities.

It considers a number of factors to show you a financial comparison of renting vs buying. These include: Cost of buying (property cost, down payment, home loan EMI, Stamp duty and maintenance); Cost of renting (rent and expected annual increase); How much would your property appreciate over the years; the opportunity cost (potential investment returns) of your money, if any; etc.

You get an instant comparison of Buy, Rent or Break Even, and an explanation of the factors that impacted the outcome. Use this information to educate yourself about your options before you decide to buy or rent a property.

Note: These are estimated results to show you an example of how the calculator works. Actual property, loan, rental and maintenance costs may vary.

Buying Costs

Property Price

₹

Down Payment (%)

Home Loan Rate (%)

Loan Tenure (Years)

Property Appreciation (%/yr)

Renting Costs

Monthly Rent

₹

Rent Escalation (%/yr)

Investment Return (%/yr)

Years to Compare

✅ When to Buy

Long-term stability in location
Available funds for down payment
Stable income for EMI payments
Property appreciation expected

🏢 When to Rent

Short-term stay in a location
Uncertain job or life situation
Limited savings for down payment
Better investment opportunities

Note: This is for informational purposes. Actual costs vary by city, property type and market conditions.

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EMI Calculator Area Converter Stamp Duty

List of All Properties

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M3M CFC (Capital Finance Cen...

Gurugram

5.60 - 5.50 crore

Property size5000.00 ft²

Bedrooms4

Bathrooms4

Featured Verified

M3M The Line, Sector 72, Noi...

Sector 72, Noida

1.10 - 1.80 crore

Property size38000.00 ft²

Bedrooms4

Bathrooms4

Featured Verified

Magnum Business District

Gurugram

1.80 - 2.00 lakh

Property sizeN/A ft²

BedroomsN/A

BathroomsN/A

Featured Verified

Elan JW MARRIOTT RESIDENCES

Gurugram

3.25 - 3.50 crore

Property size3000.00 ft²

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms4

Featured Verified

Cocoa County

Gurugram

4.00 - 4.10 crore

Property size2592.00 ft²

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms4

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2 BHK DDA Flat C2 C Ground floor On Rent in Delhi Janakpuri

2 BHK DDA Flat C2 C Ground f...

Janakpuri

20,000.00 - 25,000.00 thousand

Property size1200.00 ft²

Bedrooms2

Bathrooms3

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Silverglades The Legacy

Patna

4.00 - 3.00 crore

Property size4000.00 ft²

Bedrooms4

Bathrooms6

Featured Verified

Signature Global Infinity Ma...

Address not available

2.00 - 79.00 lakh

Property size3000.00 ft²

Bedrooms5

Bathrooms8

Featured Verified

Emperium, Sector 88A, Gurgao...

Address not available

1.30 - 5.00 crore

Property size1000.00 ft²

Bedrooms8

Bathrooms12

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Pravah Wellness Residences b...

Lucknow

1.30 - 4.50 crore

Property size1200.00 ft²

Bedrooms6

Bathrooms4

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Waterside Residences by Kris...

Lucknow

1.50 - 2.45 crore

Property size1000.00 ft²

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms2

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Note: These are estimated results to show you an example of how the calculator works. Actual property, loan, rental and maintenance costs may vary.

Buying Costs

Property Price

₹

Down Payment (%)

Home Loan Rate (% / yr)

Loan Tenure (Years)

Property Appreciation (% / yr)

✅ When to Buy

Long-term stability in location
Available funds for down payment
Stable income for EMI payments
Property appreciation expected

🏢 When to Rent

Short-term stay in a location
Uncertain job or life situation
Limited savings for down payment
Better investment opportunities

Note: Informational only. Actual costs vary by city, property type & market conditions.

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EMI Calculator Area Converter Stamp Duty

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⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

M3M CFC (Capital Finance Cen...

Gurugram

₹ 5.50 crore

Size 5000.00

Beds 4

Baths 4

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

M3M The Line, Sector 72, Noi...

Sector 72, Noida

₹ 1.80 crore

Size 38000.00

Beds 4

Baths 4

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Magnum Business District

Gurugram

₹ 2.00 lakh

Size N/A

Beds N/A

Baths N/A

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Elan JW MARRIOTT RESIDENCES

Gurugram

₹ 3.50 crore

Size 3000.00

Beds 3

Baths 4

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Cocoa County

Gurugram

₹ 4.10 crore

Size 2592.00

Beds 3

Baths 4

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

2 BHK DDA Flat C2 C Ground f...

Janakpuri

₹ 25,000.00 thousand

Size 1200.00

Beds 2

Baths 3

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Silverglades The Legacy

Patna

₹ 3.00 crore

Size 4000.00

Beds 4

Baths 6

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Signature Global Infinity Ma...

Location N/A

₹ 79.00 lakh

Size 3000.00

Beds 5

Baths 8

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Emperium, Sector 88A, Gurgao...

Location N/A

₹ 5.00 crore

Size 1000.00

Beds 8

Baths 12

⭐ Featured ✓ Verified

Pravah Wellness Residences b...

Lucknow

₹ 4.50 crore

Size 1200.00

Beds 6

Baths 4

✓ Verified

Waterside Residences by Kris...

Lucknow

₹ 2.45 crore

Size 1000.00

Beds 3

Baths 2

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