Prorate: what a part-month of rent really costs

1 Your rent and your date

Full monthly rent

Day you get the keys

Count the day you get the keys (you have them, so you pay for it)

Landlords usually want the part-month rent plus these up front. Leave any blank if it doesn't apply.

Security deposit

Last month's rent

Other fees

Which method does your lease use?

The breakdown highlights one. Pick the method your lease names, or leave it on the exact-days one, the method most guides call the fairest.

Method to total up

General information, not legal advice. Your lease and local law decide which method applies.