Worked examples
| Monthly rent | Move-in day | Days in month | Prorated rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,200 | 15th | 30 | $640.00 |
| $1,500 | 10th | 31 | $1,064.52 |
| $900 | 20th | 28 | $289.29 |
Common questions
How is prorated rent calculated?
Divide the monthly rent by the number of days in the month, then multiply by the days you actually occupy the unit.
Which proration method is most accurate?
The actual-days method, which uses the real number of days in that specific month, is the fairest and the one HUD recommends.
