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Pet Rent Savings Calculator
Slide in your building's numbers and see what an approved ESA accommodation saves you. Approved assistance animals owe no pet rent, no pet deposit, and no one-time pet fee, in every state.
Figures reflect typical US pet charge structures. Your building's actual schedule is in your lease's pet addendum, the one you will never need to sign.
Where the Numbers Come From
Typical Pet Charges by Market
| Market | Monthly pet rent | Pet deposit | Two-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey metro | $50 to $100 | $500 to $1,000 | $1,700 to $3,400 |
| California metros | $50 to $100 | $500 to $1,000 | $1,700 to $3,400 |
| Seattle / Denver / DC | $35 to $75 | $300 to $700 | $1,100 to $2,500 |
| Texas / Southeast metros | $25 to $60 | $300 to $600 | $900 to $2,000 |
| Midwest / smaller markets | $15 to $45 | $150 to $450 | $500 to $1,500 |
FAQs
About These Savings
No. HUD guidance is explicit that housing providers may not charge pet fees or deposits for assistance animals, and that includes monthly pet rent. You remain responsible for actual damage your animal causes, like any tenant.
No. A lease is a contract and the Fair Housing Act is federal law; the no-pet clause yields to an approved reasonable accommodation. See ESA letter vs pet policy for the full hierarchy.
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