Prorated Rent Calculator
Calculate rent owed when you move in mid-month. Divides monthly rent by days in the month and multiplies by days you occupy.
FAQ for this calculator
- Is move-in day inclusive?
- Yes—you pay for move-in day through the last day of the month.
- February with 28 days?
- Set days in month to 28 (or 29 in leap years) for accurate daily rate.
- Does this include deposits?
- No—only recurring rent proration, not fees or deposits.
- Landlord uses 30-day month always?
- Some leases fix 30 days regardless of calendar—confirm your contract.
How to use the prorated rent calculator
Prorated rent = (monthly rent ÷ days in month) × days from move-in through month end.
- Enter the contract monthly rent.
- Enter move-in day (1–31) and correct days-in-month.
- Read prorated rent, daily rate, and days occupied.
When to use this calculator
- First-month rent when signing a lease on the 15th.
- Comparing move-in dates to minimize upfront cash.
- Splitting rent with roommates for partial months.
Examples & walkthrough
- $1,500 rent, move-in day 15, 30-day month → 16 days × $50/day = $800.
- Move-in day 1 → full monthly rent with no proration in this model.