RentCafe.com
Type of site | Subsidiary of Yardi Systems |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011; 14 years ago |
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California |
| Industry | Technology, Real Estate, Property Management |
| Website | www.rentcafe.com |
RentCafe.com (formerly RENTCafé) is a property management software owned by Yardi Systems[1][2] that provides services for property managers and tenants[3] such as leasing tools, online chat, self-storage search and self-guided tours.[4][5] RentCafe is also a listings site[6] that focuses on multi-family properties across the U.S. and Canada.
History
Launched in 2011 by Yardi Systems, RentCafe was created as a marketing and leasing tool for property managers. It is a free web-based and smartphone apartment search platform that allows online rent payment, maintenance request submissions, reputation management and social media tools among other services.[7]
In 2014, property management company Terragon enlisted the services of RentCafe to achieve higher occupancy in multifamily properties in Washington state.[8]
2019 marked the introduction of MyCafé by RentCafe, which allowed property management companies to create their own branded apps.[9]
In 2021, REACH by RentCafe was launched as a digital marketing agency for property managers.[10] In the same year, RentCafe expanded its client base to UK-based real estate operator City & Docklands.[11]
RentCafe also aided in the creation of customer relationship management software, RentCafe CRM IQ, which was introduced in 2022.[12]
In 2023, as a response to the White House announcement regarding hidden fees, the website implemented an update to show a fee disclosure section.[13] This included security deposits, administrative fees, pet fees, along with rent prices.
RentCafe has also produced a range of reports and studies focusing on real estate news and market insights.[14]
References
- ↑ Manning, Kimberly (August 24, 2015). "RENTcafe has marketing down, but its mobile experience needs work". Inman.
- ↑ Lerner, Michele (May 19, 2022). "Why you see rents fluctuating so much as you hunt for an apartment". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Major, Mikayla (31 July, 2023). "RentCafe Review: A Closer Look at Software and Features". Swiftlane. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Hall, Meghan (June 19, 2020). "Survey: Self-Guided Tours Prove Popular Amongst Potential Tenants". TheRegistry.
- ↑ Nelson, Ryan (October 29, 2025). "Best Rental Websites to Find Your Next Home Fast". RentalRealEstate.
- ↑ Cooper, Sofia (4 July, 2021). "RENTCafe Reviews | RENTCafe Property Management Software Review, Cost, Alternatives". ButterflyMX. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Pomroy, Kathryn (July 14, 2025). "Best Home Rental Websites and Apps 2025". Kiplinger.
- ↑ Borland, Kelsi Maree (July 11, 2014). "Rent Café Helps Boost MF Occupancy". Globest.com.
- ↑ Haviland, Victoria (July 2, 2019). "Yardi announces new app, MyCafé by RENTCafé". OnlineMarketplaces.
- ↑ "How Yardi Inc.'s REACH by RentCafe Helps Property Managers Succeed in the New Normal". National Apartment Association. September 20, 2021.
- ↑ "City & Docklands One West Point BTR scheme selects Yardi RENTCafé". btrnews. June 25, 2021.
- ↑ Sherman, Erik (August 3, 2022). "Yardi Releases CRM Software for Multifamily Operators". Globest.com.
- ↑ Udrea, Victoria (November 30, 2023). "RentCafe.com's New Fee Transparency Initiative". Realty Biz News.
- ↑ Dineen, Jerome (April 28, 2020). "TRD Insights: Apartment searches surpass pre-pandemic level". The Real Deal.
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