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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.

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Prorated rent

$770

Daily rate

$70.00

Days in partial month

11

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.

How to Use

  1. Enter monthly rent.
  2. Enter days in move-in month.
  3. Enter move-in day.
  4. 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.

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