Rentler is a free-to-use online property management and rental marketplace serving landlords and tenants nationwide. It simplifies listing properties, conducting screenings, collecting rent, and managing maintenance through one intuitive platform

Founding and Growth

Founded in 2012 (some sources suggest 2010) by landlords and renters aiming to improve the tedious rental process
Scale & Reach: Today it boasts ~1.3–1.4 million registered users across 3,000+ U.S. cities, with ~5.1 million listing views/month and ~15.9K monthly applications.

Funding and Valuation

Rentler has no known external equity funding, operating as a bootstrapped, revenue-funded business
Size: Roughly 20–32 employees with estimated annual revenue of ~$3.8M

Product Offerings and Features

A full lifecycle toolkit for landlords and tenants:

Listings & Marketing: Unlimited free listings; paid promotions like featured days and ribbons
Applications & Screening: Tenant applications include background and credit checks for $45 (30-day validity)
Online Payments: ACH ($1.95 fee) or card (3.5% + $0.30); supports autopay, split roommate payments, late fees, and tenant credit reporting
Maintenance Tracking: Simple ticketing and messaging workflows
Rentability Reports & Forms: Market rent estimates ($19.95/report), legal forms ($99 for 30 days)
Dashboard & Messaging: 24/7 support, bank connections, messages, and payment history on a unified dashboard

Rentler AI and New Features

Nationwide payments rollout (Jan 2025): Offers secure, multi-channel rent collection and optional credit bureau rent reporting .
Improved autopay, roommate split payments, and maintenance ticketing continue being refined

Company Culture and Values

Mission-driven: Built by landlords and tenants aiming to eliminate friction in renting .
Values: Focus on connection, simplicity, and affordability—promoting people-first experiences throughout rental journeys
Running lean, agile, and user-centered, suggesting a culture steeped in hands-on problem solving.