How much does a tenant eviction cost?

As of 2015, the cost to evict a tenant ranges from $100 to more than $5,000. The actual cost depends on factors such as attorney fees, court filing fees, document fees, process server fees and sheriff's fees. These fees and charges vary by state and locality.

Whether the tenant requests a trial and whether an attorney represents him also affect the eviction costs. Any mistakes made throughout this process also create additional costs.

Eviction attorney rates range between $200 and $400 per hour. Document fees average between $15 and $50, and court filing fees range between $400 and $700. Sheriff's fees range between $50 and $60 plus mileage.