Can I search for houses, townhomes or condos on RentCafe?
Summary
RentCafe lets you search for rental houses, townhomes and condos alongside apartments. Use the “Property type” filter or Ren — formerly known as AI Mode on RentCafe — to find exactly what you need.
Yes, RentCafe lets you search for houses, townhomes and condos in addition to apartments. Use the “Property type” filter on any city listings page to narrow your results by the type of rental you want. Here’s a closer look at what each option means and how to find it.
- Home — Standalone rental homes that offer more privacy and outdoor space.
- Townhouse — Multi-level homes that share one or two walls with neighboring homes but still come with their own entrance and, often, a small yard or patio.
- Condos — Residences within a larger building or community that are individually owned and rented out. They often come with shared amenities like pools, fitness centers or concierge services.
How do I search for houses, townhomes or condos?
Filtering by property type takes just a few clicks. Search for a city or neighborhood on RentCafe, and once you’re on the results page, use either of these two methods.
Chat with Ren
- Look for the “Ask Ren” button.
- Tell Ren, our AI apartment search agent, what you’re looking for. For example, “a townhome near downtown with a pet-friendly policy.”
- Check out your results, then keep chatting with Ren to refine your search whenever you like.
Use the Filters dropdown menu
- Open the “Filters” dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the “Property type” section.
- Select your preferred options.
- Click “View properties” to see your updated results.
Both methods give you a focused set of results that match the property type you want — so you spend less time scrolling and more time exploring homes you’ll actually love.
Ready to start? Search for your next happy place in your city on RentCafe.com.
FAQ
A: Yes. You can select multiple property types — for example, both houses and townhomes — and your results will include listings that match any of your selections.
A: Availability depends on what’s listed in your area. Not every city will have every property type, but you can always check by applying the “Property type” filter on your city’s results page.
A: Check individual listing details for information about what’s included. You can also contact the property directly through RentCafe to ask.
A: A condo is individually owned — you’re renting from a private owner — while an apartment is one of many units owned and managed by a single property management company or landlord.
A: Yes. You can set up listing alerts on RentCafe by clicking the “Save Search” button on the search page after applying your preferred filters. This allows you to save your search and receive notifications when new rentals that match your preferences—including property type—become available in your area.