Question 1

How is prorated rent calculated?

Accepted Answer

The most common method is: (Monthly Rent / Days in Month) x Days Occupied. For example, $1,200 rent in a 30-day month, moving in on the 21st (10 days) = (1200/30) x 10 = $400.

Question 2

Which proration method do landlords use?

Accepted Answer

It varies. Many use actual days in the billing month. Some use a flat 30-day banker's month for consistency, and commercial leases often use days-in-year (annual rent / 365 x days). Always confirm the method in your lease.

Question 3

Is prorated rent required by law?

Accepted Answer

Not everywhere. Some states and cities require prorated rent by statute, while others leave it to the lease agreement. If your lease is silent, proration is typically negotiated between tenant and landlord.

Question 4

Is my rent information private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser. No rent amount, dates or addresses are ever sent to any server.