Prorated Rent Calculator: Move-In Rent
This prorated rent calculator works out the partial rent owed when you move in or out partway through a month. Enter the monthly rent and the move-in or move-out date, then pick the method in your lease: actual days in that month, a 365-day yearly rate, or a 30-day month. It shows the daily rate, the number of days you are charged for and the prorated amount, and the first full month if you are moving in. Landlords and renters can both use it to check a statement.
Prorated Rent Calculator
Find the partial rent for the days you live in a unit during a move-in or move-out month.
How to use the Prorated Rent Calculator
- Enter the monthly rent.
- Choose move-in or move-out and pick the date.
- Select the proration method your lease uses.
- Read the daily rate, days charged and prorated rent.
Prorated rent formula
Prorated rent = daily rate × days occupied, where daily rate = monthly rent ÷ days in the month (or rent × 12 ÷ 365, or rent ÷ 30).
Features
- Move-in and move-out
- Three proration methods
- Daily rate and days charged
- Comparison of all methods
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate prorated rent?
Divide the monthly rent by the number of days in the month to get a daily rate, then multiply by the days you live there. For $1,500 rent and 17 days in a 30-day month, that is $50 × 17 = $850.
Is the move-in day included?
Yes. Rent is normally charged starting on the move-in day and through the move-out day, and this calculator counts both.
Which proration method is most common?
Most leases use the actual days in that month. Some use a yearly daily rate (rent × 12 ÷ 365) or a banking month of 30 days. Check your lease.
Do landlords have to prorate rent?
Rules vary by state and lease. Many landlords prorate the first month by custom, but the lease terms control.
Does the month matter?
Yes. With the days-in-month method, the daily rate is higher in February (28 or 29 days) than in a 31-day month.