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Key takeaways
- Most of the best landlord apps are free: Avail, TurboTenant, Innago, Apartments.com Rental Manager and Zillow Rental Manager cost landlords nothing.
- Innago is the only fully free option with no paid tiers at all, funded by tenant transaction fees.
- Paid apps earn their keep differently: RentRedi at $12 a month flat, Landlord Studio at $12 a month for mobile-first accounting, DoorLoop at $69 a month for growing portfolios.
- Pick by workflow, not price: listing reach (Zillow, Apartments.com), accounting depth (Landlord Studio, RentRedi), or mobile-first simplicity (Innago, Avail).
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Avail | DIY landlords wanting a complete free app | Free (Unlimited) | Free plan |
 TurboTenant | Free rental management with listing reach | Free | Free plan |
 Innago | Completely free with no paid tiers | Free | Free plan |
 Apartments.com Rental Manager | Free management on a huge marketplace | Free | Free plan |
 Zillow Rental Manager | Free listings on Zillow | Free | Free plan |
 RentRedi | Flat-rate mobile-first management | $12/month (billed annually) | No |
 Landlord Studio | Mobile-first accounting for landlords | Free (Go, up to 3 units) | Free plan |
 DoorLoop | Growing portfolios needing depth | $69/month (Starter, billed annually) | No |
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The best rental management apps
#1
Avail
Best for: DIY landlords wanting a complete free app
Visit avail.com
Starting priceFree (Unlimited)
Free planFree plan
Avail's free Unlimited plan covers unlimited units with listing syndication to 19 rental sites, applications and TransUnion screening, state-specific lawyer-reviewed leases with e-signatures, online rent collection, maintenance tracking, tenant messaging and basic accounting. Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit per month adds FastPay next-day payouts, waived ACH fees, customizable applications and leases, and a branded property website.
The completeness of the free tier is the story. DIY landlords get the full rental cycle, from vacancy advertising through lease signing, rent collection and maintenance, without monthly fees. Tenants cover screening costs and a $2.50 ACH fee on the free plan.
The honest caveats: the per-unit Plus pricing gets expensive as portfolios grow; the mobile app has drawn stability complaints; and accounting is too basic for landlords needing depreciation or serious tax reporting. For independent landlords running the business from a phone, Avail's free app is the benchmark.
What we like- Free for unlimited units
- State-specific leases
- Syndicated listings
Watch out for- Tenants pay ACH fees on free plan
- Plus costs $9 per unit
- Mobile app has stability complaints
Starting priceFree
Free planFree plan
TurboTenant's free plan has no unit limit and no trial period: listings syndicated to Realtor.com, Apartments.com, Redfin and 20-plus sites, online applications, TransUnion screening (credit, criminal, eviction), online rent payments, maintenance requests, document storage, expense tracking and in-app messaging. Paid tiers run Essentials at $149 a year and Pro at $199 a year with a 14-day trial.
The listing reach leads the category: TurboTenant reports around 28 leads per listing on average across its syndication network. The free plan covers the full leasing workflow, with state-specific leases and e-signatures available on paid tiers.
The honest limits: full accounting is a paid add-on; the free tier links one bank account; and screening and payment fees fall on tenants. For landlords whose priority is filling vacancies fast from a phone, TurboTenant's free app is the reach leader.
What we like- Free with no unit limit
- Listings on 25-plus sites
- TransUnion screening
Watch out for- Integrated accounting needs Pro
- Paid plans add up
- Screening fees paid by tenant
Starting priceFree
Free planFree plan
Innago is completely free for landlords: no packages, no tiers, no paywalls. Every user gets online rent collection, tenant screening, digital lease signing, maintenance management, tenant communication, financial reporting, rental advertising, a mobile app and 24/7 support for unlimited units. Revenue comes from tenant-paid transaction fees (around $2 ACH, about 2.99 percent on cards) and screening reports.
The simplicity of the model is the appeal. There is nothing to upgrade to, no feature gates to hit, and the app carries 4.9-out-of-5 ratings across G2 and Capterra with praise for ease of use and support. Landlords can absorb the transaction fees or pass them to tenants.
The honest caveats: the business model means tenants pay fees; accounting is basic with QuickBooks sync rather than deep native books; and there is no premium tier for landlords who want priority everything. For small landlords who want one free app that does it all, Innago is the purest free option here.
What we like- Free with no paywalls or tiers
- Full feature set
- 4.9-star user ratings
Watch out for- Revenue from tenant fees
- No premium support tier
- Basic accounting
#4
Apartments.com Rental Manager
Best for: Free management on a huge marketplace
Visit apartments.com
Starting priceFree
Free planFree plan
Apartments.com's Rental Manager gives landlords free tools on one of the largest US rental marketplaces: list vacancies, collect applications, run screenings, collect rent online, message tenants and track leads, all tied to the marketplace listing. It is free for landlords with no subscription.
The audience is the argument. Listing where millions of renters search, then managing applications, screening and payments in the same account, removes the friction of a separate app. Lead tracking and listing analytics help landlords see how their vacancies perform.
The honest limits: it is a marketplace with management features rather than a full property management platform; accounting and maintenance depth trail the dedicated apps; and you operate inside Apartments.com's ecosystem. For landlords who list on Apartments.com anyway, the free Rental Manager is the natural companion.
What we like- Free on a top rental marketplace
- Applications and screening
- Rent collection and messaging
Watch out for- Management features are marketplace-adjacent
- Accounting is basic
- Locked to the platform
Starting priceFree
Free planFree plan
Zillow Rental Manager is free for landlords: list on Zillow, Trulia and HotPads, collect applications, run tenant screenings, sign leases digitally and collect rent online. There is no subscription and no unit limit on the core tools.
The renter audience does the work. Zillow's rental marketplace draws enormous search traffic, and the integrated applications and screening mean leads convert to signed leases without leaving the platform. For independent landlords, the free listing alone justifies the account.
The honest reality: Zillow Rental Manager covers leasing, not management. There is no maintenance tracking, no accounting, no owner reporting. Pair it with a free management app like Innago or Avail if you need the full cycle. For filling vacancies on the biggest rental search brand, it is free and effective.
What we like- Free listings on Zillow, Trulia and HotPads
- Applications and screening
- Rent collection
Watch out for- Limited to the leasing workflow
- No real accounting
- Zillow-centric
Starting price$12/month (billed annually)
Free planNo
RentRedi charges one flat rate for everything: $12 a month billed annually ($144 a year), $20 a month on a 6-month term, or $29.95 month to month, with unlimited properties, tenants and team members, no per-unit fees and no long-term contract. Every plan includes rent collection with autopay, tenant screening, online lease signing, listings syndication, maintenance tracking, in-app messaging and built-in accounting with Schedule E reporting.
The mobile-first design is the differentiator. RentRedi was built as a landlord's phone app first, with tenants getting their own app for payments, maintenance requests and communication. The flat rate means a 50-unit portfolio costs the same as a 2-unit one.
The honest caveats: there is no free plan and no free trial, though a 30-day money-back guarantee covers the risk; tenant screening reports cost extra; and some landlords will not use the full feature set. For landlords who want one paid app with predictable pricing and real mobile apps, RentRedi is the value pick.
What we like- One flat rate, unlimited everything
- Genuinely mobile-first
- Built-in accounting
Watch out for- No free plan
- No free trial (30-day money-back)
- Screening costs extra
Starting priceFree (Go, up to 3 units)
Free planFree plan
Landlord Studio's GO plan is free forever for 3 units, with the category's best-reviewed mobile app: log income and expenses, scan receipts, track mileage by GPS, collect rent, manage maintenance and message tenants. Pro starts at $12 a month and Pro Plus at $28, with additional units at $1 each, adding bank feeds, recurring expenses, multi-user access, AI bookkeeping and 20-plus report types including Schedule E.
The app-first experience sets it apart. Landlords who run the business from their phone get a polished native app for both iOS and Android, with expense tracking and tax-ready reporting that the free management apps cannot match.
The honest limits: the free GO plan allows one user and 10 stored documents; bank feeds require Pro; and the per-unit scaling adds up on large portfolios. For landlords who want their accounting and their management app to be the same excellent mobile tool, Landlord Studio leads.
What we like- Best mobile app in the category
- Free for 3 units
- Receipt scanning and mileage
Watch out for- GO plan limited to one user
- Bank feeds need Pro
- $1 per extra unit
Starting price$69/month (Starter, billed annually)
Free planNo
DoorLoop's Starter plan is $69 a month billed annually ($79 monthly) for up to 10 units, with Pro at $149 and Premium at $209, covering accounting and financials, a tenant and prospect CRM, maintenance management, online payments, tenant screening, eSignatures, owner portals and integrations. There is no free plan and only a 24-hour trial.
The depth suits growing portfolios. Where the free apps cover leasing basics, DoorLoop adds real double-entry accounting, owner statements, vendor management, customizable dashboards and API access, with QuickBooks Online sync on Pro. It scales from 10 units to thousands without migrating platforms.
The honest reality: $69 a month is real money for a small landlord, and the free apps above handle the basics at zero cost. DoorLoop earns its subscription when accounting, owners and team workflows outgrow the free tier. For portfolios scaling past 10 units toward professional management, it is the natural upgrade.
What we like- Full accounting and CRM
- Strong automation
- Scales to thousands of units
Watch out for- No free plan
- $69 floor is steep for small landlords
- 24-hour trial only
What to compare before you buy
Free is not the same everywhere
Free tiers differ sharply. Innago is free with no tiers at all; Avail and TurboTenant are free with paid upgrades; Apartments.com and Zillow are free but leasing-focused. Match the free plan's limits (units, bank accounts, documents, accounting depth) to your portfolio before you commit your records.
Who pays the transaction fees
Free apps fund themselves through fees: Innago and Avail pass ACH and card fees to tenants (or let landlords absorb them), and screening reports are usually tenant-paid. Model the fee flow for your tenant base, because a free app with unhappy tenants over fees is not actually free.
How we chose
We built this list from vendor pricing pages and 2026 industry coverage, prioritizing genuine mobile apps landlords run the business from. Every app had to cover the core rental workflow (listings, applications, rent collection or accounting) and be live today. Prices are stated exactly as vendors publish them; where pricing was quote-only, we wrote "See website". We did not run hands-on trials; this guide reflects documented capabilities as each vendor presents them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free app for landlords?
Innago is the only fully free option with no paid tiers, covering rent collection, screening, leases, maintenance and accounting. Avail and TurboTenant offer deeper free tiers with paid upgrades. All three beat spreadsheets for landlords managing their own properties.
Do landlord apps report rent to credit bureaus?
Some do. RentRedi reports on-time payments across all three credit bureaus, and Avail offers CredBoost rent reporting as an add-on. If building tenant credit history matters to your renters, confirm bureau reporting before choosing.
Can I manage maintenance from a landlord app?
Yes. Avail, TurboTenant, Innago, RentRedi, Landlord Studio and DoorLoop all let tenants submit maintenance requests with photos and let landlords track, assign and close tickets. Zillow and Apartments.com focus on leasing rather than maintenance.
What does a rental management app cost?
Most landlord apps are free, funded by tenant transaction and screening fees. Paid options run RentRedi at $12 a month flat, Landlord Studio from $12 a month, and DoorLoop from $69 a month. Professional management platforms like Buildium and AppFolio cost far more and target managers, not DIY landlords.
Do I still need accounting software with a landlord app?
It depends on the app. RentRedi, Landlord Studio and DoorLoop include real accounting with Schedule E reporting. Avail, TurboTenant and Innago cover basic income and expense tracking that many small landlords pair with Stessa or REI Hub at tax time. If you hold properties in LLCs, confirm multi-entity support.
How do tenants pay rent through these apps?
Tenants pay by ACH bank transfer, debit or credit card, and some apps support cash payment networks. ACH is cheapest; card payments carry processing fees around 3 percent. Most apps let landlords choose whether they or the tenant absorbs the fees.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.avail.com/pricing/
- https://www.turbotenant.com/pricing/
- https://innago.com/pricing/
- https://www.apartments.com/rental-manager/
- https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/
- https://rentredi.com/pricing/
- https://www.landlordstudio.com/pricing/
- https://www.doorloop.com/pricing/
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