The ultimate resident companion

One app for leasing, living, and loyalty. RentCafe supports your residents at every step — from applying for their new home to moving in and becoming part of your community. Deliver a connected experience that enhances every stage of the renter journey.

The ultimate resident companion

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12 years making
renting easier

Provide residents with the easiest living experience

Seamless leasing

Simplify leasing with a fully digital experience from application to approval to lease signing. Built-in screening, identity and income verification help protect your community from fraud. Plus, there's an effortless transition from applicant to resident.

Easy move-ins

Help new residents prepare with a move-in checklist. Make move-ins less stressful with a guided list that makes sign-up easy for essentials like renters insurance, electricity, and internet.

Effortless everyday living

Give residents the convenience of an all-in-one app. Residents can pay rent, submit work orders and stay connected with announcements from your community. With instant answers through an AI-powered bot and control of their smart home devices, everything they need is in one place.

See it for yourself

Reach out to see a customized view of RentCafe and how it will enhance the overall satisfaction of your current and future residents.

Introducing

Elevate the resident experience and boost loyalty with RentCafe Rewards. Residents earn points on everyday expenses and get access to discounts — from national brands to neighborhood retailers. Plus, RentCafe Rewards members get free rent payment reporting.

RentCafe Rewards FAQ

RentCafe Rewards is a built-in rewards program that allows residents to earn points on everyday spending and renter-related services, while accessing special offers from both national and local retailers. They can track and redeem rewards directly in the RentCafe Resident app.

There’s no cost for properties to offer the program and no cost for residents to become RentCafe Rewards members.

No, Yardi fully administers and supports the program. That means your onsite team doesn't have to manage points, vendors or redemptions.

Residents earn points when they sign up for and use Renter Essentials within RentCafe, such as renters insurance or internet. They can also earn points with "spend and get" offers from retail brands they love.

Yes, RentCafe Rewards connects residents to Renter Essentials like insurance, internet, and security deposit assistance — creating built-in opportunities for your property to earn ancillary revenue when residents enroll.

In addition to earning points, all RentCafe Rewards members get free rent payment reporting to help build credit over time, plus access to discounts from national and local retailers.

Adoption is highest when residents enroll in RentCafe Rewards before moving in. A guided move-in checklist creates a natural opportunity to enroll in Renter Essentials and become a RentCafe Rewards member.

No, there's no credit card required. Residents can access all program benefits as RentCafe Rewards members.

Yes, properties can obtain a pool of points to distribute to residents for behaviors that matter most to you — like early renewals, referrals or on-time payments.

RentCafe Rewards boosts resident satisfaction and engagement, which are key drivers of retention. When residents feel they're getting added value, they're more likely to renew. It also serves as a differentiating amenity that can help convert prospective residents.

Offering a built-in rewards program tied to daily living expenses gives your property a unique value proposition beyond traditional amenities. It is especially appealing to modern renters who expect digital convenience and perks.

No, RentCafe is designed to reduce manual work by centralizing leasing, payments, maintenance and now rewards into one platform.

RentCafe Rewards is fully integrated into RentCafe, so residents access it through the same app they already use for rent payments, maintenance requests, and communication. No extra systems required.