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Prorated Rent Calculator for Move-In and Move-Out

Moving in on the 18th or leaving on the 12th? Enter your monthly rent and your dates, and this free prorated rent calculator shows how much you owe for those days. You get your daily rate, a day-by-day table and a simple graph in a few seconds.

It also checks your deposit refund when you move out, splits rent between roommates, and finds your daily, weekly and bi-weekly rent. Download the result as a PDF or an image and share it with your landlord or roommates.

  • 📅 Move-in & move-out
  • 📦 Deposit refund
  • 👥 Roommate split
  • 📊 Graph & table
  • 📄 PDF & image
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Free Prorated Rent Calculator

Pick a tool, fill in the boxes and press Calculate. Swipe the tabs to see more tools.

Prorated Rent Calculator

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Rent for one full month from your lease.
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Pet rent, parking, storage etc.
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Not prorated. Added to the total due.
Use what your lease says.

How to Use the Prorated Rent Calculator

Here is what to type in each box. Every tool has its own short guide.

🏠 Prorated Rent tab Open this tool ↑

1

Choose the rent type

Pick Move-in if you start after the 1st, Move-out if you leave before the last day, or Custom dates for any start and end date.

💡 Not sure? Start with Move-in.

2

Monthly rent

Type the rent from your lease for one full month. Do not add the deposit or fees here.

💡 Example: 1500

3

Extra monthly charges (optional)

Add pet rent, parking, storage or any other charge you pay every month. It is prorated the same way as rent.

💡 Leave it empty if you have none.

4

One-time fees (optional)

Add fees you pay only once, like an admin fee or a key fee. They are not prorated. They are only added to the "Total due" line.

5

Pick your date(s)

Move-in: the day you get the keys. Move-out: the last day you stay. Custom: a start and an end date, up to 1 year apart.

6

How to count the days

Actual days uses the real days of each month. 30-day month always divides by 30. 365-day year uses rent x 12 / 365. Pick the one your lease uses.

💡 No idea? Keep Actual days.

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Count this day

Keep the box ticked if the move-in day or move-out day is a paid day. Untick it if your lease does not charge for that day.

📦 Move-Out & Deposit tab Open this tool ↑

1

Monthly rent

Type your monthly rent from the lease.

2

Move-out date

Pick the last day you will stay in the home. The tool counts the days from the 1st of that month.

3

Security deposit

Add the deposit you paid when you moved in. Leave it empty if you did not pay one.

4

Cleaning, damage, unpaid and other charges

Add the amounts your landlord says will come out of your deposit. You can also use these boxes to try "what if" numbers.

💡 Every box is optional.

5

I already paid the full rent for this month

Tick this if you paid the whole month in advance. The unused days are then shown as money back to you. Many leases do not return prepaid rent, so check yours.

6

Days method and count this day

Choose how the daily rent is found and whether the move-out day is a paid day. These work the same as in the Prorated Rent tab.

👥 Roommate Split tab Open this tool ↑

1

Total monthly rent

Type the full rent for the home, not one person's part.

2

Shared bills (optional)

Add internet, electricity, water or any other bill you share. These are always split equally.

3

Number of roommates

Choose from 2 to 8. A box for each roommate appears below.

4

How to split the rent

Equal gives everyone the same share. By room size gives a bigger room a bigger share. By percent lets you set each share yourself.

5

Names (optional)

Add names so the result and the graph are easy to read and share.

💡 Empty names show as Roommate 1, 2, 3.

6

Room size or percent

For room size, type the square feet of each room. For percent, the numbers must add up to 100. The tool fills equal percents to start.

📅 Daily Rent Rate tab Open this tool ↑

1

Monthly rent

Type your rent for one full month.

2

How to find the daily rent

365-day year uses rent x 12 / 365. 30-day month uses rent / 30. A specific month uses the real days of that month.

💡 Not sure? Keep 365-day year.

3

Month (only for "A specific month")

Pick the month you want. A 31-day month gives a lower daily rate than a 28-day month.

4

Days (optional)

Type a number of days, like 10 or 45, and the tool shows what those days cost.

💡 Whole days from 1 to 365.

📊 Read, download and share your result

1

Read your result

The big number is your answer. Below it you see the key numbers, a bar graph and a table that shows how the amount was found.

2

Download a PDF or an image

Press the button under your result. The file has the same look as the result on this page. Your input boxes are not included.

3

Share it

On a phone, Share opens your apps. On a computer, it copies a short note. Every file has a link to this website at the bottom.

Prorated Rent Explained in Simple Words

Most leases start on the 1st of the month. But life does not always work that way. You may get your keys on the 18th, or you may leave on the 12th. In both cases, you should not pay for days you do not use. That is where prorated rent comes in. This page shows you how it works, and our free prorated rent calculator does the math for you.

What Is Prorated Rent?

Prorated rent is the rent for only some days of a month. You pay for the days you stay, not for the full month. If you are searching for the prorated meaning in rent, that is the whole idea: the rent is shared out by the day.

You will see it most often in three cases:

  • You move in after the 1st of the month.
  • You move out before the last day of the month.
  • Your lease starts or ends in the middle of a month.

How to Calculate Prorated Rent

If you want to know how to calculate prorated rent, you only need three steps:

  1. Find the daily rent. Divide your monthly rent by the number of days in the month.
  2. Count the days you will stay.
  3. Multiply the daily rent by the number of days.
Prorated Rent = (Monthly Rent ÷ Days in the Month) × Days You Stay

Example 1: Move-in on the 18th

Your rent is $1,500 and the month is June, which has 30 days. The daily rent is $1,500 ÷ 30 = $50. You move in on June 18, so you stay from the 18th to the 30th. That is 13 days when you count the move-in day. So you pay 13 × $50 = $650.

Example 2: A 31-day month

Your rent is $1,800 and you move in on the 11th of a 31-day month. You stay 21 days. The math is $1,800 ÷ 31 × 21 = $1,219.35. Notice that the daily rent here is $58.06, which is a bit lower than it would be in a 30-day month. That is why the number of days in the month matters.

Which Daily Rate Should You Use?

There is more than one way to find the daily rent. All three are common, so always check your lease. Here is how much you would pay for 10 days on $1,500 rent in a 31-day month:

MethodHow the daily rent is foundRent for 10 days
Actual days$1,500 ÷ 31$483.87
30-day month$1,500 ÷ 30$500.00
365-day year$1,500 × 12 ÷ 365$493.15

Tip: Your lease has the final say. If it does not say anything, ask your landlord which method they use before you pay. Most landlords use the actual days in the month.

Prorated Rent When You Move Out

Prorated rent for a move-out works the same way, just from the other side. You count the days from the 1st of the month to your last day in the home.

Say your rent is $1,500 and you move out on June 12. That is 12 days, so you owe 12 × $50 = $600. If you already paid the full $1,500, the other $900 is for days you will not use. Some landlords give it back, and some do not. Your lease will tell you. Our Move-Out & Deposit tab shows both cases, so you can see the number before you talk to your landlord.

Deposit and Other Move-Out Costs

A security deposit is not rent. It is money your landlord holds until you leave. When you move out, the final amount is simple:

Final Amount = Deposit − Rent You Owe − Cleaning − Repairs − Unpaid Bills

If the answer is above zero, that is your refund. If it is below zero, you still owe that amount. The rules for what a landlord can take from a deposit are different in each state, so check your local rules and your lease.

Splitting Rent With Roommates

Sharing a home is cheaper, but the split can cause a fight. A rent splitting calculator makes it fair and clear. You can split in three ways:

  • Equal: everyone pays the same.
  • By room size: a bigger room pays more.
  • By percent: you set each share yourselves.

For example, the rent is $2,400 and there are three rooms of 200, 150 and 100 square feet. The total size is 450. The shares are $1,066.67, $800.00 and $533.33. Together they add up to exactly $2,400. Shared bills like internet are split equally.

Daily, Weekly and Bi-Weekly Rent

Sometimes you need a rent number for a short stay, a sublet or a pay schedule. Take $1,200 monthly rent on a 365-day year. The daily rent is about $39.45, the weekly rent is about $276.16, and the cost for two weeks is about $552.33. Half the monthly rent, for those who pay twice a month, is $600. The Daily Rent Rate tab shows all of these at once.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Forgetting the move-in day. If you get the keys on the 18th, the 18th is usually a paid day.
  • Using 30 days when the lease says actual days. The result can be off by a few dollars.
  • Prorating one-time fees. Deposits and application fees are not divided by days.
  • Missing monthly add-ons. Pet rent and parking are often prorated too.
  • Not reading the lease. The lease decides the final amount, not a calculator.

A Quick Note

This prorate rent calculator gives you a clear estimate so you know what to expect. Your lease, your landlord and your state rules decide the final number. If something looks wrong, show your result to your landlord and ask how they worked it out.

Prorated Rent Calculator FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about prorated rent.

Prorated rent is the rent you pay for only part of a month. It happens when you move in after the 1st or move out before the last day of the month. You pay for the days you stay, not for the full month.

Divide your monthly rent by the number of days in that month. This gives you the daily rent. Then multiply the daily rent by the number of days you stay. For example, $1,500 rent in a 30-day month is $50 per day. If you stay 13 days, you pay $650.

Count every day from your move-in day to the last day of the month. Multiply that number by the daily rent. In this calculator, pick the Prorated Rent tab, choose Move-in, enter your rent and your move-in date, and press Calculate.

Count the days from the 1st of the month to your move-out day. Multiply those days by the daily rent. If you already paid the full month, the unused days may come back to you, but this depends on your lease. The Move-Out & Deposit tab shows both cases.

Use what your lease says. Most leases use the actual days in the month, so a 31-day month uses 31 and February uses 28 or 29. Some use a flat 30 days, and some use a 365-day year. If your lease says nothing, ask your landlord before you pay.

In most cases yes. If you get the keys on the 18th, you usually pay from the 18th. Some landlords do not charge for the move-in day or the move-out day. You can tick or untick the "count this day" box to match your lease.

Monthly charges like pet rent, parking and storage are often prorated in the same way as rent. Put them in the "extra monthly charges" box and the calculator will prorate them with your rent.

No. A deposit, an application fee or an admin fee is a one-time charge, so it is not divided by days. Our Prorated Rent tab adds one-time fees to the "Total due" line without prorating them.

Enter the total rent and the number of roommates. Then choose to split equally, by room size or by percent. The tool shows what each person pays, down to the cent, and a bar graph. Shared bills like internet are split equally.

It turns your monthly rent into a daily, weekly, bi-weekly and yearly amount. It is handy for short stays, subletting, or when you want to know the cost of a set number of days.

Yes. Under every result you can download a PDF or an image, share it from your phone, or copy a short note. The file looks like the result on this page and does not include your input boxes.

No. The calculation runs in your browser. We do not store your rent, dates or results on our server.

It is a good estimate for general help. Your lease, your landlord and your state rules decide the final amount, so please check your lease before you pay.