Prorated rent
Only pay for the days you actually live there.
Moving mid-month? See exactly what a fair partial month costs - by the day, with both methods landlords use.
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Daily rate method
Check your lease - it usually names one. “Actual days” divides rent by the real length of the month; the “30-day” (banker's) method always divides by 30.
Your prorated rent for July 2026
$1,683.87
29 days × $58.06/day
With the 30-day method it would be $1,740.00 - a difference of $56.13. Worth checking which one your lease specifies.
Frequently asked questions
How is prorated rent calculated?
Divide the monthly rent by the number of days to get a daily rate, then multiply by the days you'll actually occupy the unit. Landlords use one of two divisors: the actual number of days in that month, or a flat 30-day 'banker's month.' Your lease usually says which.
Is a landlord required to prorate rent?
Usually not by law - proration is a matter of agreement. Most landlords do it as standard practice for mid-month move-ins. Get the prorated amount in writing before you sign or hand over money.
Which method is better: actual days or the 30-day month?
It depends on the month. In a 31-day month the 30-day method produces a slightly higher daily rate; in February it produces a lower one. The difference is usually small - what matters is that the lease and the charge use the same method.
Do I pay prorated rent for the first or second month?
Many landlords collect a full first month's rent up front and apply the prorated partial amount to your second month. Either way the math is the same - just confirm which month the partial payment covers.
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