{"id":1383,"date":"2026-05-12T08:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:33:45","slug":"how-to-earn-rentcafe-rewards-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/how-to-earn-rentcafe-rewards-points\/","title":{"rendered":"How to earn RentCafe Rewards points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cmw-tip-v2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn RentCafe Rewards points by shopping for offers from your favorite brands and by signing up for Renter Essentials like renters insurance, internet, security deposit replacement and more through your RentCafe account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/what-is-rentcafe-rewards-and-how-does-it-work\/\">RentCafe Rewards<\/a>, you can earn points: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By signing up for eligible Renter Essentials available in your RentCafe account, such as renters insurance, internet, security deposit replacement, rent payment reporting and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By shopping saved offers for your favorite brands and uploading your receipts through RentCafe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Available services may vary by property and include renters insurance, internet, security deposit replacement, rent payment reporting and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-earn-points\">How to earn points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renter-essentials\">Renter Essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Sign in<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/onlineleasing\/apartmentsforrent\/guestlogin.aspx\">Log in<\/a> to your RentCafe account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Browse available services<br><\/strong>Find eligible services in the move-in checklist inside your account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/05\/Services-in-move-in-checklist-mobile.png?w=432\" alt=\"RentCafe mobile move-in checklist displaying tasks like adding renters insurance, setting up electricity, and joining RentCafe Rewards for a smooth apartment move-in process.\" class=\"wp-image-2345\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/05\/Services-in-move-in-checklist-mobile.png 432w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/05\/Services-in-move-in-checklist-mobile.png?resize=143,300 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"cmw-tip\"><span>Tip: <\/span>If you\u2019re already a resident at a RentCafe partner property, go to the &#8220;Renter Essentials&#8221; section within your RentCafe account to view what\u2019s available at your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Sign up for a service<br><\/strong>Select any service marked as eligible for RentCafe Rewards points to start earning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shopping-offers\">Shopping offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Browse offers from your favorite brands<br><\/strong>Explore available offers in the RentCafe Rewards dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Save your favorites<br><\/strong>Add offers to your wishlist before you shop for them to be eligible for points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Make a purchase and upload your receipt<br><\/strong>After shopping, upload your receipt through RentCafe to earn points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-points-can-i-earn\">How many points can I earn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See how many RentCafe Rewards points you can earn from each <strong>service<\/strong> that may be available through RentCafe below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renters-insurance-residentshield-insurance\">Renters insurance (ResidentShield Insurance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn <strong>100 points every month<\/strong> you have an active ResidentShield renters insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many properties may require renters insurance as a condition of move-in, so this is a simple and consistent way to keep your points balance growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internet-amp-entertainment-rentcafe-internet\">Internet &amp; entertainment (RentCafe Internet)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn a one-time lump sum when signing up for RentCafe Internet services. Points are awarded after 90 consecutive days of active service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3,000 points<\/strong> \u2014 New internet sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>600 points<\/strong> \u2014 New entertainment (streaming) sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>375 points<\/strong> \u2014 New mobile service sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>375 points<\/strong> \u2014 Service upgrade or transfer for any of the services above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-deposit-replacement-obligo\">Security deposit replacement (Obligo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn a <strong>one-time 500-point bonus<\/strong> when you sign up for security deposit replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rent-payment-reporting-and-credit-monitoring-identityiq\">Rent payment reporting and credit monitoring (IdentityIQ\u00ae)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sign up for rent payment reporting for free as a RentCafe Rewards member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you upgrade your rent payment reporting service, you earn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>250 points (one-time bonus)<\/strong> for signing up for Historical Rent Reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>75 points per month<\/strong> for maintaining an active Credit Advantage account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Point values vary for <strong>shopping offers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New services and ways to earn points can become available at your property at any time, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/residentservices\/apartmentsforrent\/userlogin.aspx\">check your RentCafe account<\/a> regularly for more chances to earn points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you start earning points, you can redeem them for a variety of rewards through the RentCafe Rewards Marketplace, available in your dashboard. Depending on the options available, you can exchange your points for gift cards, experiences, merchandise and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cmw-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774953311468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I earn points for services I already have?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In most cases, recurring monthly services like ResidentShield renters insurance will earn you points each month as long as your account or policy stays active. For one-time bonuses, points are typically awarded to new sign-ups. Check your services for more details.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778161912241\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take for my RentCafe Rewards points to be added to my account?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Points are typically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/help\/how-long-for-rentcafe-rewards-points-to-appear-in-account\/\">added to your balance<\/a> after a qualifying transaction or at the end of a monthly billing cycle, depending on the action.<br \/>For example, monthly services may add points after each billing cycle, while certain sign-up bonuses are added once the required conditions \u2014 such as a service being active for a specific period \u2014 are met.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778161944697\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do points ever expire?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, points expire two years after earning them. In the RentCafe Rewards Marketplace, points are used on a first-in, first-out basis, meaning you\u2019ll spend your oldest points first. Keep an eye on your balance in your RentCafe account, so you don&#8217;t miss any rewards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1778161989897\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I access and spend my points?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As a RentCafe Rewards member, you can view your points balance at any time at the top of your RentCafe account and in your RentCafe Rewards dashboard. From your dashboard, you can then view your points earning history, browse the marketplace by category, redeem your points and more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780060695209\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to save an offer before I shop it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. You&#8217;ll need to save the offer before making your purchase. If the offer wasn\u2019t saved before the date on the receipt you upload, it won\u2019t be eligible for points.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary You can earn RentCafe Rewards points by shopping for offers from your favorite brands and by signing up for Renter Essentials like renters insurance, internet, security deposit replacement and more through your RentCafe account. 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