If you’re one of the millions of people currently renting in the United States, you can earn rewards points redeemable on travel, experiences, gift cards, merchandise, live events and more!
Log in to your resident portal and enroll in Rewards by RentCafe today.
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The more you utilize, the more points you earn!
Get points for services you already use and pay for, like renters insurance, electricity, internet, and more.
“Why not build credit for paying rent? With free rent reporting, your on-time payments through RentCafe can boost your credit score—no fees, no new cards.”
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FAQ
If you already have a RentCafe resident portal account, you simply opt into the Rewards by RentCafe program by logging in to your account: Menu > Renter Essentials > Rewards. It’s that simple!
If you live at a RentCafe property but don’t have an account, register for the RentCafe resident portal to access the Rewards program and start earning points.
If you do not live at a property that uses RentCafe or your property does not yet participate in Rewards by RentCafe, stay tuned as new properties are joining our Rewards network every day. We also encourage you to ask your property manager when they're planning to offer Rewards by RentCafe.
Earn points by signing up for Renter Essentials within RentCafe, such as Renters Insurance, Internet, and Electricity. Eligible services may vary by property. Check out the Renter Essentials section of your RentCafe resident portal to enroll in your available services.
As a Rewards by RentCafe member, you can access your points balance by signing in to your secure resident portal. You will have a new menu item for “Renter Essentials”, which will have a sub-menu item for “Rewards”. From there, you will be able access your points balance and the Rewards Marketplace, where you can shop for your reward.
Earn points by signing up for Renter Essentials within your RentCafe resident portal:
Insurance: Earn 100 points every month you have an active ResidentShield insurance policy.
Electricity: Earn 5x the amount of your monthly ResidentShield Power bill when you pay your bill in full and on time.
For example, if your ResidentShield Power bill is $100 and you pay it on time and in full, you’ll earn 500 points.
Xfinity Services: Earn a lump sum of points after using the service for 90 consecutive days.
New sign up for Xfinity Internet = 1,500 points
New sign up for Entertainment (streaming) = 600 points
New sign up for Mobile Service = 375 points
Service upgrade or transfer for any of the above three services = 375 points
Security Deposit Alternative (SDA): Earn 250 points upon sign-up for SDA.
Rent Reporting and Credit Monitoring with services offered by IdentityIQ®:
Earn a one-time bonus of 250 points when you sign up for Historical Rent Reporting.
Earn 75 points every month you have an active credit reporting account.
Eligible services may vary by property.
Build your credit score by paying your rent. With rent reporting, your on-time, full rent payments are reported to the three major credit bureaus, helping to positively impact your credit score. When you sign up for Rewards by RentCafe, you'll have the option to opt in to rent reporting and start building your financial future. This perk is included at no charge just for being a member of Rewards by RentCafe.
Rewards points within the program are transferrable to other properties that are part of the national network of RentCafe properties, which is currently over 90,000 apartment buildings. If you move to a property that is not in the RentCafe network, you will still be able to access your prior points balance and spend your points until they expire.
You will see your points appear on the Rewards page of your RentCafe resident portal at different intervals, depending on the services you select. For more details, refer to the Rewards by RentCafe Terms of Service.
No, this program is available for properties and residents located in the U.S.
Yes, points expire two years after they’re earned. In the Rewards Marketplace, points will be used on a first-in-first-out basis, meaning you’ll spend your oldest points first.
Yes, any adult 18 years or older (19 years or older in Alabama or Nebraska), living in the United States who has a RentCafe resident portal account can sign up. Anyone who signs up can immediately benefit from the free credit reporting offered to all Rewards by RentCafe members.
Please complete the Privacy Feedback Form and select Rewards by RentCafe in the service dropdown.
For Renters Insurance and Electricity, begin earning points on your next payment after signing up for Rewards by RentCafe.
