Making renting more transparent.
Renting shouldn't be a guessing game.
Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions we make, yet renters often have very little information about the people and properties they're trusting.
RentalRated exists to change that.
Built from the renter's point of view.
RentalRated was created by people who have signed leases, moved boxes, and hoped the place they picked would feel like home. We know what it's like to search for a rental with almost nothing to go on beyond a listing and a few photos.
Renters deserve more information before signing a lease. Real experiences from past renters can help the next person make a better, more confident decision.
We also believe good landlords deserve recognition. RentalRated exists to make great rental experiences visible, hold the market accountable, and help responsible landlords earn the trust they deserve.
“We wanted a place where renters could learn from each other's experiences and landlords who treat their tenants right could stand out.”
The principles behind RentalRated
Real experiences matter
Reviews should come from people who actually lived there. RentalRated prioritizes authentic renter experiences over anonymous internet noise.
Transparency benefits everyone
Renters deserve information before signing a lease, while responsible landlords deserve the opportunity to build a reputation based on their track record.
Good landlords should be recognized
RentalRated isn't designed simply to criticize landlords. Great rental experiences should be visible and help good landlords build trust with future renters.
How we're making renting more transparent
Renters share their experience
Renters can rate properties based on the aspects of the rental experience that matter most.
Leave a reviewReviews are evaluated for authenticity
RentalRated uses moderation and verification processes to help keep reviews trustworthy and useful.
How ratings workLandlords can participate
Landlords and property managers can claim their profiles, verify their information, and respond publicly to reviews.
Claim your profileFuture renters make better decisions
The goal is simple: give the next renter more information before they sign.
Explore reviewsRentalRated isn't about...
Punishing landlords
RentalRated is about accountability, transparency, and recognizing responsible landlords.
Giving every complaint a platform
Reviews should be based on genuine rental experiences and follow RentalRated's Community Guidelines.
Creating another anonymous social network
RentalRated is building a useful database of rental experiences that people can use when making real housing decisions.
“We believe renters should be able to research a home the same way they research almost anything else they buy.
Where we live affects our finances, our safety, our daily lives, and our quality of life. Yet choosing a rental often comes with surprisingly little information.
We're building RentalRated to change that - one property, one landlord, and one renter experience at a time.”
Help us make renting more transparent.
Have you rented before? Your experience could help the next renter make a better decision.