Pro-Rated Rent Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the correct rent amount for a partial month. This is commonly used when moving into a new rental property mid-month, or when moving out before the end of a month.
Understanding Pro-Rated Rent
Pro-rated rent is a method used to calculate rent for a period shorter than a full month. It ensures fairness by charging only for the days you actually occupy the rental property. This is particularly useful during the start or end of a lease term when you might not be in the property for the entire calendar month.
How it Works:
The calculation is straightforward:
- Determine the daily rent rate: Divide the total monthly rent by the number of days in that specific month. This gives you the cost per day.
- Calculate the pro-rated amount: Multiply the daily rent rate by the number of days you will be renting during that partial month.
For example, if your full monthly rent is $1500 and you are renting for 15 days in a 30-day month, the calculation would be:
- Daily Rent = $1500 / 30 days = $50 per day
- Pro-Rated Rent = $50 per day * 15 days = $750
Our calculator automates this process for you. Simply enter your full monthly rent, the total number of days in the current month, and the number of days you will be renting.
function calculateProratedRent() {
var monthlyRent = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyRent").value);
var daysInMonth = parseInt(document.getElementById("daysInMonth").value);
var daysRented = parseInt(document.getElementById("daysRented").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(monthlyRent) || isNaN(daysInMonth) || isNaN(daysRented)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
if (daysInMonth <= 0 || daysRented daysInMonth) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Days rented cannot be more than the total days in the month.";
return;
}
var dailyRent = monthlyRent / daysInMonth;
var proratedRent = dailyRent * daysRented;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your pro-rated rent for " + daysRented + " days is: $" + proratedRent.toFixed(2);
}
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