Think of it this way, says New York City-based real estate agent Karen Kostiw of Warburg Realty. In brief, A dishwasher in a rental on the lower end costs about $300.  Therefore, a landlord could recoup the cost of the dishwasher within a year by increasing rent by $25 a month.  In comparison to a mid-tier apartment’s dishwasher with a brand name, the financial outlay is $650. As a result, it would translate to an increase of $54 a month. Finally, for a high-end rental, the cost of a top-notch dishwasher is $1,500, which could drive rent up to $125 a month. By the way, a good dishwasher should last about 10 years, Kostiw says. Therefore, it’s possible the landlord would spread that cost out over several years.

Subsequently, “all in all, landlords who invest in a better quality rental dishwasher will find that the system breaks down less.  Thereby, means fewer complaints from tenants,” she says. A pricier brand equals an increase in rent, yet not so many headaches in the long run.”