Vacancy Loss for a Duplex Renting at $1,800/Unit
A duplex with each unit at $1,800 per month and an 8% vacancy rate loses approximately $3,456 per year to vacancies.
How to use this tool
- Enter monthly rent per unit, number of units and annual vacancy rate in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your annual vacancy loss and the full breakdown beneath it.
Calculate how much annual income a duplex loses to vacancy when each unit rents for $1,800 per month at an 8% vacancy rate.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a typical vacancy rate?
- National average vacancy for single-family rentals runs 5–8%. Multifamily averages 5–7%. Markets with high demand can see 2–3% vacancy; weaker markets can exceed 10%. Use local data for the most accurate underwriting.
- How do I reduce vacancy?
- Respond quickly to prospective tenants, price rent at market rate (not above), maintain the property well, and retain good tenants with reasonable rent increases. Each vacancy turnover costs 1–2 months of lost rent plus turnover costs.