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Free Prorated Rent Calculator

Work out rent for a partial month when a tenant moves in or out mid-month.

Work out rent for a partial month when a tenant moves in or out mid-month. Enter your numbers and the result updates instantly.

How to use the Prorated Rent Calculator

  1. Enter the names, the property address and the key dates and amounts. Each field has a realistic example.
  2. Check the wording in the live preview and add any extra section the situation needs. Optional fields can be left empty.
  3. Download the PDF, print it or send it, then have it signed and keep a copy with the lease.

What is the Prorated Rent Calculator?

When a tenant moves in or out in the middle of a month, rent is split by the days they actually occupy the home. The calculator divides the monthly rent by the days in the month and multiplies by the days to pay.

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Getting started with the Prorated Rent Calculator

Using the prorated rent calculator takes a minute or two. Your progress is saved in this browser, so you can come back later.

Tips for better results

Use the actual number of days in the month, 28 to 31.

Say in the lease whether move-in day counts as a paid day.

Privacy and where your data goes

Documents and files you use here are processed on your own device. Signplify does not receive what you type or the files you open, which makes it suitable for sensitive information. If you clear your browser data, any saved draft is removed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I prorate rent?

Divide the monthly rent by the number of days in the month to get a daily rate, then multiply it by the days the tenant occupies the home.

Should I use 30 days for every month?

Some landlords use a flat 30 or 365-day method. Using the real number of days is the most common and the easiest to explain.

What do I enter in the prorated rent calculator?

You enter Monthly Rent, Days in the Month, Move-In Day of the Month and Moving in or out? The result updates as you type, so you can change one number and see the effect straight away.

What result does the prorated rent calculator give for example numbers?

With the starting example (Monthly Rent $1,850, Days in the Month 30, Move-In Day of the Month 12 and Moving in or out? Moving in (pay from this day to month end)), it shows Prorated rent of $1,171.67, along with Daily rent $61.67, Days to pay 19, Full month rent $1,850.00 and Difference from a full month $678.33. These are the US defaults; change the inputs to match your own situation.

Can I use the prorated rent calculator with another currency?

Yes. The Currency box above the form lets you show amounts in any of about 50 currencies for this calculator. The formula is the same, only the symbol and number format change.

How accurate is the prorated rent calculator?

It is an estimate based on the numbers you enter and the rates or formulas built into the tool. It is meant for planning and comparing options, so check important figures against official sources or a qualified professional before you rely on them.

Can I save or share the result from the prorated rent calculator?

Yes. Copy result puts the figures on your clipboard as text, and you can also download the result as a PDF or PNG, or print it. Your inputs are remembered in this browser for next time.

Is the prorated rent calculator legal advice?

No. The Prorated Rent Calculator produces a general document from the details you enter. Laws differ by state, province and country, so check the rules that apply to you and have a qualified professional review anything important before you rely on it.

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