How renting works

Know the process before a home is listed.

Rental facts and next steps vary by property. Confirmed information appears with the home it applies to.

Availability. Question. Property-specific instructions.

Move through the process in that order.

Three clear steps

From availability to the right next step.

The listing and the confirmed instructions for that home determine what comes next.

  1. Check the current listing status

    The Rentals page is the current source for homes being advertised on this site.

    Availability comes first
  2. Ask about the listed home

    Use the question action shown with that property, or email a focused general rental question.

    Name the home when possible
  3. Follow the instructions for that property

    Showing, application, and move-in steps can vary. Use the confirmed instructions you receive for that home.

    Property specific

Information safety

Keep sensitive information out of ordinary email.

Do not email Social Security numbers, banking information, government identification, passwords, payment details, or sensitive documents. Wait for confirmed, property-specific instructions before sharing application information.

Ask a general rental question