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Prorated Rent Calculator

Move-in mid-month? Get the exact prorated amount instantly — actual-days and 30-day methods compared side by side — and a PDF statement you can send to your tenant.

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Calculation method

Use whichever your lease specifies. Most leases use actual days.

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Questions

What is prorated rent?

A partial month's rent charged when a tenant moves in or out mid-month, so they pay only for the days they actually occupy the unit.

How do you calculate prorated rent?

Divide the monthly rent by the number of days to get a daily rate, then multiply by days occupied. Actual-days: rent ÷ days in that month × days occupied. 30-day method: rent ÷ 30 × days occupied.

Is a landlord required to prorate rent?

Generally it depends on the lease — most states don't mandate proration, but leases commonly provide for it and it's standard practice for mid-month moves.

Which method should I use?

Whichever your lease specifies. Most leases use actual days; some use a 30-day month. The calculator shows both and the difference.

Does prorated rent include the move-in day?

Yes — the move-in day is customarily counted as an occupied day, since the tenant has possession from that day.

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