Prorated Rent Calculator
Calculate exactly how much rent you owe for a partial month when you move in or out mid-month. Enter your monthly rent, move date, and days in the month — get an instant, accurate prorated amount.
The full monthly rent for the unit, as stated in your lease.
Choose whether you're moving in or out mid-month, or set a custom date range.
The day you move in. This day counts as an occupied day.
The day you move out. This day counts as an occupied day.
Select the month of your move to get the correct number of days. February uses 28 days (non-leap year).
Most leases use the exact days-in-month method. Check your lease for the required method.
🏠 Prorated Rent Amount
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For — day(s) out of — total days
Daily Rent
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rent per day
Full Month Rent
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if you stayed all month
You Save
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vs. full month rent
💡 How this was calculated
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📦 Get organized for your move
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- ✓ Get it in writing. Always confirm the prorated amount with your landlord before move-in. A simple email confirming the daily rate, days counted, and total amount prevents disputes later — especially the question of whether the move-in day itself counts.
- ✓ Know which method your lease uses. The 'days-in-month' method (dividing by 28, 30, or 31) is most common and fair. The 'flat 30' method always divides by 30, which means February rent is slightly overpriced and 31-day months are slightly underpriced.
- ✓ Negotiate a mid-month move-in. If a landlord is eager to fill a vacancy, ask to move in on the 10th or 15th instead of the 1st. You'll save 33-50% on the first month's rent — a meaningful discount that costs the landlord nothing if the unit would otherwise sit empty.
- ✓ Check local rent laws. Some states and cities (e.g., California, New York) have specific rules about prorated rent when a landlord terminates a lease early or when a unit becomes uninhabitable. Your right to proration may be legally protected.
- ✓ Don't forget about utilities. If utilities aren't included in rent, ask the landlord to prorate those too — or at least read the meters on your move-in day. A mid-month move can leave you paying for the previous tenant's usage if meters aren't read.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only. Actual prorated rent amounts depend on your lease terms, local regulations, and your landlord's agreement. The day-count method (exact days vs. flat 30 vs. yearly) should be specified in your lease. Always confirm the final amount with your landlord or property manager before making a payment.
Related Tools
These six tools round out your rental planning toolkit — from affordability to rent increases to your move budget.
- What Rent Can I Afford — find your max monthly rent based on income, then prorate the first month to budget your move.
- Rent Increase Calculator — when your lease renews with a rent hike, see exactly how much more you'll pay per month and per year.
- Rent vs Buy Calculator — compare the true 5-year cost of renting (with prorated first month) against buying a home.
- Moving Cost Calculator — estimate your total moving expenses (truck, movers, supplies) alongside your prorated first month's rent.
- Renters Insurance Calculator — estimate your monthly insurance premium, then add it to your prorated rent for the true first-month cost.
- 50/30/20 Budget Calculator — plug your prorated rent into a complete monthly budget to see where the rest of your income goes.