Prorated Rent Calculator
Calculate fair rent amount when moving in or out mid-month
Calculate Prorated Rent
Full monthly rent amount from your lease
Select whether you're moving in or out
Date you move into the property
Example Calculation
Moving In Mid-September
Monthly rent: $1,200
Move-in date: September 15th
Days in September: 30 days
Days occupied: 16 days (Sept 15-30)
Calculation
Daily rent = $1,200 ÷ 30 days = $40.00/day
Prorated rent = $40.00 × 16 days = $640.00
You save: $560.00
Days in Each Month
*February has 29 days in leap years
Rental Tips
Always ask about prorated rent when moving mid-month
Include proration terms in your lease agreement
Most landlords are willing to prorate for move-ins
Calculate proration before signing your lease
Keep records of your prorated rent calculations
Understanding Prorated Rent
What is Prorated Rent?
Prorated rent is a proportional amount of rent calculated based on the actual number of days you occupy a rental property during a month. Instead of paying the full monthly rent when moving in or out mid-month, you pay only for the days you actually use the property.
Why Use Prorated Rent?
- •Ensures fair payment for actual occupancy
- •Builds trust between tenant and landlord
- •Reduces financial burden when moving
- •Standard practice in professional property management
How is it Calculated?
Daily Rent = Monthly Rent ÷ Days in Month
Prorated Rent = Daily Rent × Days Occupied
- Step 1: Determine the number of days in the month
- Step 2: Calculate daily rent amount
- Step 3: Count days you'll occupy the property
- Step 4: Multiply daily rent by days occupied
Important: Count your move-in date as the first day of occupancy
Moving In
When moving in mid-month, count from your move-in date to the end of the month. Most landlords are willing to prorate rent for new tenants.
Moving Out
When moving out, count from the first day of the month to your move-out date. Include proration terms in your lease to avoid disputes.
Legal Considerations
Prorated rent is not federally required but is considered fair practice. Check local laws and include terms in your rental agreement.