How do you split rent fairly among roommates?

The simplest fair split divides the total rent evenly across everyone. When rooms differ in size, light, or a private bathroom, splitting by each room's share of the total space is usually considered fairer than a flat equal split. Enter your numbers below and this calculator works out each person's exact share instantly.

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Split method

Each roommate owes

RoommateShareAmount
Roommate 133.33%$600.00
Roommate 233.33%$600.00
Roommate 333.33%$600.00

How this is calculated: your total rent is split according to each roommate's share — equal, or by room size. Amounts are rounded to the nearest cent; any leftover cents from rounding are spread one cent at a time across the group, so the total always adds up to your exact rent — never a cent over or under.

When does splitting by room size make more sense?

An equal split works well when the rooms in your home are roughly the same size and none of them has an obvious advantage, like a private bathroom or a walk-in closet. Once one room is noticeably bigger, brighter, or comes with an extra perk, splitting proportionally to each room's share of the total space is usually the fairer call — and it heads off the "why am I paying the same for the smaller room?" conversation before it starts.

Worked example: a $1,800 monthly rent, three rooms sized 50%, 30%, and 20% of the shared space.

Room A (50%) pays $900.00 · Room B (30%) pays $540.00 · Room C (20%) pays $360.00 — the three shares add up to exactly $1,800.00.

Common questions

Is this rent calculator free?
Yes — completely free, with no signup, no account, and no limit on how many times you use it.
Does it work for utilities and other shared costs too?
Yes — the same math works for any recurring shared cost. Just enter that total instead of your rent.
Can I keep this split tracked automatically every month?
That's what Faiyr is for. It logs recurring shared expenses like rent automatically each month, keeps a running balance for everyone in the group, and sends friendly reminders when it's time to settle up — this calculator, minus the retyping.

Keep this tracked automatically

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