Rentec Starter Pricing

Affordable property management software for those just getting started.
Rentec Starter pricing is a flat rate of $20 per month.

Rentec Starter provides you with Rentec Direct's established and proven landlord software, at a lower minimum price point.

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Rentec Starter Edition Features

Designed for landlords just getting started, or with 10 or less properties.

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Full Bank, Property, and Tenant Accounting

Track your income and expenses and keep your records organized and accounts in order Generate reports and ledgers from streamlined accounting.
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Tenant Screening

Access instant background screening reports, like criminal records, credit reports, eviction history, income verification, and more.
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Market Vacant Properties

Create beautiful rental listings, that will be published online and syndicated to the top ten rental listing sites. Collect online applications and track prospects and leads.
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Online Rent Payments

Collect rent online with ACH payments, or tenants can by with credit/debit card. ACH payments are $2.00/ea. Credit/debit card payments are $3.50%. (ACH payments are free if you upgrade at any time to Rentec Pro)
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Tenant Portal Mobile App

Give your residents modern tools to pay their rent online, submit maintenance requests, purchase renters insurance with the Resident Connect by Rentec Direct mobile app.
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Workorders & Maintenance Tracking

Enter and track your own work orders and recurring maintenance, or allow tenants to place their own repair requests via your Tenant Portal.

More features included with your software

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Free Training & Unlimited US-Based Customer Support
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mobile app icon Mobile App
income expense reports icon Customizable Income and Expense Reports
online rental applications icon Online Rental Applications
tenant portals icon Tenant Portals
1099 efile icon 1099 E-File & Schedule-E Tax Reports
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Tenant screening is included within the system!

Rentec Direct subscribers get access to tenant screening rates, providing you with best in-class tenant screening.

Tenant Screening Price
Setup Cost Free
Basic Screening Package

(Nationwide Criminal, Sex Offender, SSN Validation)

$20
Enhanced Screening Package

(Everything in the Basic Package, plus Nationwide Eviction Search)

$25
Premium Screening Package

(Everything in the Enhanced Package, plus Transunion Credit Report + FICO Score)

$35

Collect rent online.

You can now easily accept online credit card and ACH (electronic check) payment from your tenants. Learn more.

Setup Cost Free
Monthly Cost Free
Tenant ACH Payments $2
Outgoing ACH Payments $2
Credit / Debit Card Transactions 3.5%

Credit card transaction pricing can be paid by tenant or yourself (your choice).

What's the difference between Rentec Starter and Pro?

Rentec Starter provides you with Rentec Direct's established and proven landlord software, at a lower minimum price point. Rentec Starter is $20 per month and supports up to 10 properties. Rentec Pro includes more features and discounts and starts at $50 per month and grows with you as you add more properties.

Features Rentec Starter Rentec Pro
Secure File Storage Included Included
Total Tenants 10 Unlimited
Total Properties 10 Unlimited
Total Managers (User Accounts) 1 Unlimited
Premium Support Included
Free Personalized Setup
Property & Tenant Accounting
Automatic Reminders
Customizable Income/Expense Reports
1099 E-File & Schedule_E Tax Reports
Detailed Rental and Vacancy Reports
Online File & Attachments Storage
Tenant Screening & Criminal History
Unlimited US-Based Customer Support
Online Property Advertisement
Tenant Email & SMS Notifications
Online Rental Applications
Tenant Portal
Maintenance Tracking & Workorders
Dropbox Sign Integration (Electronic Signatures)
Renters Insurance
Mobile App
Mobile Inspections
Automated Rent Increases
Automated Late Fees
Automated mailing with PostGrid
Property Management Website
Cash Payment Network
Auto Sync Bank Transactions
Synchronize Data with Quickbooks
AI Tools & Automations
Open API & Software Integrations
Zapier & Tasklet Integrations
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rentec Starter is a flat rate of $20 per month. Rentec Direct has no setup fees, no term commitments, and no training costs. Included in the pricing is unlimited US-based customer support and free personalized one-on-one onboarding. You can upgrade from Starter to Pro at any time to get the benefits of Pro features. You can get an instant price quote for Rentec Pro or PM based on your unit count at the Rentec pricing page.

Rentec Starter is designed for those just getting started and includes core features for a flat $20 monthly fee. Rentec Pro is designed for professional landlords or building managers and includes additional advanced features like access to the API, Zapier Integrations, and Bank Sync.

Yes! You can upgrade to Rentec Pro or Rentec PM at any time directly within your account settings. Your data will remain intact, and you'll immediately gain access to the additional features and discounts included with your new plan.

Once your account has been upgraded to either Rentec Pro or PM it cannot be downgraded to Starter. Rentec Starter Edition is specifically designed as a springboard platform for landlords who want to get started using Rentec Direct's established and proven software, at a lower price point. Once a landlord is established it is common for landlords to opt to move to Rentec Pro for the discounted payment processing and time savings available from AI tools and API integrations.

For Rentec Starter Edition, ACH payments cost $2 per transaction. If at any time you upgrade to Rentec Pro those transction fees go away. Online credit card payments cost 3.5% of the transaction amount, which is often paid by the tenant (your choice). Rentec Pro and PM also offers a nationwide cash payment network which allows tenants to pay rent with cash at over 20,000 locations. You can upgrade to Rentec Pro at any time.

Rentec Direct Starter Edition offers multiple screening packages which range from $20 to $35. The premium screening package is the most popular and it includes a credit report and FICO score as well as a national criminal search and national eviction search.

Rentec Direct is not free, but does offer a two-week free trial for all editions. You can sign up for a free trial of Rentec Direct in as little as 60 seconds. Part of your Rentec Direct subscription includes access to unlimited US-based customer support and free one-on-one onboarding support.

Yes, Rentec Direct offers a two-week free trial. You can sign up for a free trial of Rentec Direct in as little as 60 seconds. If you wish to schedule a one-on-one demo with one of our team members we are also happy to do that. You can schedule a demo by clicking the Watch Demo button on our home page, or by emailing us at [email protected]

No. Rentec Direct is a month-to-month service and we do not require any long-term contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

No! We dislike the practice of requiring a sales call just to see pricing. Rentec Direct is up-front about our rates, which is unique in our industry. While we are always here and available if you want to speak with someone to help find the right fit, a sales call is never necessary to see your rate or get started.