Commercial real estate
Lease Escalation Calculator
Project rent after fixed annual lease increases. Replace every default with figures that apply to your property and location.
Calculate your result
What this calculator estimates
Project rent after fixed annual lease increases. It combines the inputs below to produce Annual rent after projection. Every assumption remains editable so the estimate can reflect the property, financing and location being evaluated.
Worked example
Using the displayed sample assumptions, the calculator produces $139,113. This is an illustration, not a market quote. Change one input at a time to understand what drives the result.
Inputs and assumptions
- Starting annual rent — sample input: 120000 currency units
- Annual increase — sample input: 3 %
- Projection years — sample input: 5 years
How to interpret the result
Use lease definitions and verified operating statements. Compare a conservative case with an expected case and keep a record of the assumptions used.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not compare properties using inconsistent NOI definitions. Local definitions, taxes, lending practices and measurement requirements can materially change the result.
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Reviewed 2026-09-08.