What is my prorated rent?
Calculate prorated rent amounts for partial months. Determine fair rent charges for move-in and move-out dates.
- Prorated rent
- $1,306.45
Moving on October 5, 2026 with a monthly rent of $1,500.00, you pay $1,306.45 for 27 of the 31 days in the month.
- Days charged
- 27
- Days in the month
- 31
- Daily rate
- $48.39
- Rest of the month
- $193.55
Answer for the example date Monday, October 5, 2026. It changes to today's date when the page loads.
Prorated rent: $1,306.45. Moving on October 5, 2026 with a monthly rent of $1,500.00, you pay $1,306.45 for 27 of the 31 days in the month.
How much of the month do you pay for?
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How to calculate
Computes the rent for part of a month when you move in or out: the monthly rent divided by the days in that month, times the days you live there.
Example with the default inputs (Moving in or out? Move in, Monthly rent $1,500.00, Move date October 5, 2026) on the example date Monday, October 5, 2026: Moving on October 5, 2026 with a monthly rent of $1,500.00, you pay $1,306.45 for 27 of the 31 days in the month.
Method: Prorated rent = monthly rent ÷ days in the move month × days charged. Move in: days charged = days in the month − move day + 1. Move out: days charged = the move day.
- The daily rate uses the actual days in the move month (28, 29, 30 or 31), as in HUD Handbook 4350.3.
- The move date counts as a day you live there, for moving in and for moving out.
- Rent is due on the 1st of each month. Leases that use a 30-day or 365-day year give slightly different amounts.
Worked examples
Each example is checked against the calculator on every build.
- Moving in or out? Move in, Monthly rent $2,000.00, Move date 2026-02-10 gives Prorated rent $1,357.14, Days charged 19, Days in the month 28.
- Moving in or out? Move in, Monthly rent $1,500.00, Move date 2026-09-15 gives Prorated rent $800.00, Days charged 16, Days in the month 30, Daily rate $50.00, Rest of the month $700.00.Source: HUD Handbook 4350.3 Appendix 4-E method
- Moving in or out? Move out, Monthly rent $1,500.00, Move date 2026-09-15 gives Prorated rent $750.00, Days charged 15.
- Moving in or out? Move in, Monthly rent $2,000.00, Move date 2028-02-10 gives Prorated rent $1,379.31, Days charged 20, Days in the month 29.
- Moving in or out? Move out, Monthly rent $1,200.00, Move date 2026-01-31 gives Prorated rent $1,200.00, Days charged 31, Rest of the month $0.00.
How it works
The calculator uses the daily-rate method:
- Daily rate = monthly rent ÷ days in the move month (28, 29, 30 or 31)
- Days charged, moving in = days in the month − move day + 1 (the move date to the end of the month)
- Days charged, moving out = the move day (the 1st to the move date)
- Prorated rent = daily rate × days charged
It also shows the rest of the month's rent: monthly rent − prorated rent.
Assumptions
- The move date counts as a day you live there, whether you move in or out.
- The daily rate uses the actual days in the move month, so February gives a higher daily rate than a 31-day month. HUD's model lease for subsidized housing uses this method.
- Rent is due on the 1st. Some leases use other methods (a 30-day month, or yearly rent ÷ 365), which give slightly different amounts. Check your lease.
- Leap years follow the Gregorian calendar: February has 29 days in years divisible by 4, except century years not divisible by 400.
Worked examples by hand
Moving in on September 15, 2026, rent $1,500. September has 30 days, so the daily rate is 1,500 ÷ 30 = $50. From the 15th to the 30th is 30 − 15 + 1 = 16 days. Prorated rent = 50 × 16 = $800. The rest of the month is 1,500 − 800 = $700.
Moving out on September 15, 2026, rent $1,500. From the 1st to the 15th is 15 days: 50 × 15 = $750.
Moving in on February 10, 2026, rent $2,000. February 2026 has 28 days: 28 − 10 + 1 = 19 days. 2,000 ÷ 28 × 19 = $1,357.14.
Moving in on February 10, 2028, rent $2,000. 2028 is a leap year, so February has 29 days: 29 − 10 + 1 = 20 days. 2,000 ÷ 29 × 20 = $1,379.31.
Moving out on January 31, 2026, rent $1,200. All 31 days are charged: the full $1,200.
Other questions people ask
What is prorated rent?
Prorated rent is a partial rent payment calculated for the portion of a month that a tenant occupies a rental property. It's commonly used when tenants move in or move out mid-month.
How is prorated rent calculated?
Prorated rent is calculated by dividing the monthly rent by the number of days in the month to get a daily rate, then multiplying by the number of days the tenant will occupy the property.
When is prorated rent used?
Prorated rent is typically used when tenants move in or move out on dates other than the first or last day of the month. This ensures fair payment for partial month occupancy.
What's the difference between move-in and move-out proration?
For move-in: you pay for the remaining days in the month from your move-in date. For move-out: you pay for the days you occupied the property up to your move-out date.
Is prorated rent required by law?
Prorated rent requirements vary by state and local laws. Many jurisdictions require landlords to prorate rent for partial month occupancy, but specific rules depend on your location.
How do I handle prorated rent in my lease agreement?
Include specific language about prorated rent in your lease agreement, specifying how it will be calculated and when it's due. This helps avoid disputes between landlords and tenants.
What if my move date is on the first or last day of the month?
If you move in on the first day of the month, you typically pay the full month's rent. If you move out on the last day of the month, you also pay the full month's rent.
How do I calculate prorated rent for a leap year?
The calculator uses the actual number of days in each month, including February 29th in leap years. For example, $2,000 rent from February 10, 2028 (a 29-day February) is $2,000 ÷ 29 × 20 = $1,379.31.