Finding reliable tenants can be one of the toughest challenges for landlords. It’s not just about filling a vacancy—it’s about avoiding the headaches that come with late payments, property damage, or tenants who leave after only a few months. The wrong match can cost time, money, and peace of mind, but the right one can make managing a rental property so much smoother.
Over the years, certain online platforms have proven to be absolute game-changers for finding trustworthy renters. These tools save hours of effort, help weed out red flags early, and make it easier to connect with people who’ll treat your property with care.
In this guide, you’ll find 12 online resources that landlords consistently rely on to attract great tenants, reduce turnover, and simplify the entire process.
Apartment Finder
Apartment Finder is a national site with tenants from all over the country. The site enables you to search for renters by credit score, income, and rental history. You can also view renter reviews to get an idea of what past tenants thought of their experiences.
Apartments.com
Apartments.com offers a convenient and cost-effective way to find tenants online. With millions of visitors each month, landlords can reach a large audience of potential tenants quickly and easily. In addition, Apartments.com offers a detailed search function, customized listings, and targeted advertising.
Craigslist
Landlords can list property for rent using online classified websites like Craigslist. These websites can reach a large audience of potential renters.
HotPads
HotPads allows landlords to create custom listings for their rental properties, including photos, descriptions, and contact information. Landlords can use HotPads to track listing performance and find contact information for potential tenants who have expressed interest in their property.
People with Pets
People with Pets is a leading rental listing website for pet-friendly properties.
Realtor.com
Realtor.com can be a great way to reach many people quickly and easily.
Rent.com
Rent.com is a leading rental listing website that offers the ability to list properties for free and tools to screen tenants and collect rent payments online.
Rentals.com
Rentals.com is a comprehensive online resource for landlords, real estate investors, and property managers. Landlords can create customized listings that include photos, descriptions, and contact information and use the website’s messaging system to communicate directly with potential tenants.
RENTCafé
RENTCafé is a nationwide internet listing service (ILS) that e supports postings from property management companies. Renters can continue to use RENTCafé throughout their lease to manage maintenance and lease renewals.
Trulia
Trulia works with Zillow Rental Manager to post your rental. After signing into Zillow Rental Manager to list your rental property, enter basic information about your apartment or home, including lease terms and utilities. Upload a few photos, preview your listing, and publish.
Zillow
Zillow Rental Manager is a great tool for landlords with less than 50 units. It allows you to create detailed rentals and distribute them to 26 partner websites, including HotPads and Trulia.
Zumper
Zumper’s website allows landlords to make custom searches for future tenants. A landlord may restrict eligible tenants to those with a particular minimum credit score. In addition, Zumper syndicates its listings to PadMapper, which is owned by Zumper.
Final step: Use Stessa to find, screen, and sign only the best tenants
Stessa’s robust leasing tools make tenant screening easy. From listing vacancies to reviewing applications and conducting in-depth background checks, everything you need is in one place.
Market Your Properties to Top Tenants
Easily advertise your rental properties to a wide audience of qualified renters through Zillow’s network. Stessa streamlines vacancy marketing by leveraging the information already stored in your account.
Comprehensive Screening with RentPrep Integration
Stessa integrates with RentPrep to deliver detailed screening reports, including:
- Full credit reports
- Eviction history
- Criminal background checks
- Bankruptcy, judgment, and lien information
Looking for additional assurance? Add income verification and other premium features for complete peace of mind.
Fast, Secure Leasing with Stessa Pro
Once you’ve found the right tenant, finalize the lease quickly and efficiently with Stessa Pro. Access a library of legal documents and create customized leases with ease. Secure signatures fast using DocuSign’s e-signature tools.
Why Choose Stessa for Tenant Screening?
- All-in-one platform for screening and leasing
- Integrated legal documents for professional agreements
- E-signing capabilities for faster turnaround
- Streamlined data management for efficiency
- Thorough screening supported by human review
- Live support from FCRA-certified professionals
- Affordable and user-friendly solutions
Protect your investment, take control of your tenant screening process, and confidently find reliable renters with Stessa’s powerful suite of leasing tools.
