Prorated Rent Calculator

Tenants moving in or out mid-month typically owe prorated rent for the partial period. This calculator computes the prorated amount using actual days or the 30-day banker's convention.

Monthly rent

Days in move-in month

Move-in day of month

Day-count convention

Prorated rent

$770

Daily rate

$70.00

Days in partial month

How the math works

Prorated rent covers the partial first or last month of a tenancy. Most leases prorate using actual days in the month (daily rate = monthly rent ÷ days in month). Some use a 30-day banker's month for simplicity. Either method should be specified in the lease.

The 30-day convention slightly overcharges tenants in January/March/May/etc (31-day months) and undercharges in February. Actual-days method is fairer but requires lease clarity about which calculation applies.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Prorated Rent Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for prorated rent. Tenants moving in or out mid-month typically owe prorated rent for the partial period. This calculator computes the prorated amount using actual days or the 30-day banker's convention. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

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How to interpret the prorated rent result

Best use

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How to Use

Enter monthly rent.
Enter days in move-in month.
Enter move-in day.
Pick day-count convention — actual days is fairest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays prorated rent — tenant or landlord?

Tenant pays prorated rent at move-in. At move-out, if departing mid-month, tenant is usually responsible for rent through the lease termination date (not necessarily the physical vacate date). Read lease for specifics.

What if I move in on the 1st?

No proration needed — full month rent. Prorated rent only applies when move-in is mid-month.

Does proration affect the security deposit?

Generally no — security deposit is a flat amount, often one month's rent, regardless of prorated first payment. Some leases require full first month plus security at signing, then prorate the second month.