Your first place.
Your next chapter.
Compare the real cost of apartments, split rent fairly, and get move-in ready. All your moving decisions, finally in one place.
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A clearer picture starts here.
Make it yours. Changes save on this device; export a backup to move your plan elsewhere.
FirstKey planning report · Founded by Jackson Smith
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Add actual listing estimates. Your saved comparison starts empty.
Split rent by room size
Divide half the rent equally for shared space, and half in proportion to bedroom size. Agree on the method with your roommates.
Your move, in manageable steps
Check off tasks as you go. Add anything specific to your move.
What should you budget upfront?
First month’s rent, a refundable deposit, application charges, utility deposits, and moving supplies may all be due before you get settled.
FirstKey’s upfront estimate includes the first month’s rent, your entered deposit, and moving/setup costs. Add any other upfront costs to moving/setup.
Look beyond the rent. Utilities, parking, recurring fees, and the cash due before moving can change which apartment fits your budget. Enter estimates from each listing and verify the final figures with the lease.
Explore the planning guide ↗Small steps. Fewer loose ends.
Compare the total
Put rent, utilities, parking, and upfront costs side by side.
Make the split fair
Try a room-size rent split before you move in together.
Get ready to move
Keep your checklist and export your plan for the next conversation.
Built by Jackson Smith.
For the next chapter.
I'm Jackson, a senior at the University of Kentucky studying finance and accounting. I founded FirstKey to make everyday planning clearer, with practical tools you can actually use.
Meet the founder ↗Start planning for free.
All tools on this launch version are free, including local saving, backup exports, and printable reports.
Try the tools ↗Move-in Plus
Proposed launch pricing. No payment is collected on this site.
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Before you start.
Where does my plan get saved?
In this browser on this device using local storage. It does not sync with other people or devices. Export a backup before clearing browser data or changing devices.
Can I share my plan?
Print or save a PDF report, or export a JSON backup that another person can restore here. Reports and backups may contain the details you entered; share them only with people you choose.
Do I need to connect a bank account or book anything?
No. These tools use the figures you enter. They do not connect to bank accounts, make reservations, or transfer money.
Who founded FirstKey?
Jackson Smith, a senior at the University of Kentucky studying finance and accounting. Read more on the founder page.