$5,000 personal loan: monthly payments by term and interest rate

Updated 7 November 2026 ยท ClearCost USA ยท 4 min read

A $5,000 personal loan costs between $111.22 and $235.37 a month at 12% APR, depending on the term. Pick a term below to see the full cost, or use the table to compare rates.
Advertisement

Monthly payment on $5,000 by term and APR

Read across for the interest rate and down for the length of the loan.

$5,000 personal loan: monthly payment

Term8% APR10% APR12% APR15% APR20% APR25% APR
2 years$226.14$230.72$235.37$242.43$254.48$266.86
3 years$156.68$161.34$166.07$173.33$185.82$198.80
4 years$122.06$126.81$131.67$139.15$152.15$165.79
5 years$101.38$106.24$111.22$118.95$132.47$146.76

Fixed rate, equal monthly payments, no fees.

$5,000 over each term

Sources and further reading

Questions people ask

What is the cheapest way to borrow $5,000?
The cheapest loan has the lowest APR and the shortest term you can afford, with no origination fee. Compare banks, credit unions and online lenders using prequalification, which uses a soft credit check.

Results are estimates for information only, not financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

More free calculators

Advertisement