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Property management software built for your portfolio, not someone else's

Most landlord tools are designed for large operators and priced accordingly. Rentlane is built for 1–10 unit portfolios — simpler, cheaper, and closer to how you actually manage your rentals.

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No per-unit fees $0 tenant payment fees Leases & e-sign included free Mobile-first

Why Landlords Switch

Per-unit pricing adds up fast

Avail charges $9/unit. Hemlane up to $58/unit. With 5 units, that's $45–$290/mo before you've collected a dollar. Rentlane is a flat $9/mo.

Tenants shouldn't pay to pay rent

Most platforms charge tenants $0.50–$2.50 per ACH payment. With Rentlane, tenants pay via Zelle — no middleman, no fees for either side.

Built for phones, not desktops

You manage rentals from your phone. So do your tenants. Rentlane is mobile-first — not a desktop app squeezed onto a small screen.

Leases shouldn't cost extra

E-signatures are included free on every Rentlane plan. Tenants sign from a text message — no app downloads, no portal accounts, no add-on fees.

Side-by-side comparison

The features that matter most for small landlords — compared at a glance.

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Feature comparison between Rentlane, Avail, TurboTenant, RentRedi, and Hemlane
Feature
Rentlane Rentlane Best Value
Avail TurboTenant RentRedi Hemlane
Monthly cost (5 units) $9/mo $45/mo $10.75/mo $12/mo $30+/mo
Per-unit fees None $9/unit None None $2–58/unit
Tenant payment fees $0 via Zelle $2.50/pmt $0.50/pmt $1/pmt Varies
Lease e-signing Free, via SMS Portal Paid plans only Portal Portal
Off-portal payment tracking Tracks Zelle & more
Mobile app Mobile-first Web only
Tenant screening
AI maintenance triage
Auto late reminders
Listing syndication

Compared using the lowest paid tier that includes core landlord features (rent collection, leases, maintenance) for a 5-unit portfolio. Prices as of March 2026.

Built for how rent actually gets paid

Most platforms require tenants to pay through a proprietary portal — and charge $0.50–$2.50 per transaction for the privilege. If a tenant sends rent via Zelle, Venmo, or a bank transfer, those platforms can't track it.

Rentlane connects to your bank via Plaid and helps match incoming deposits to the right tenant — including Zelle payments where full sender data is available. Tenants don't need to download anything or change how they pay.

Decide with confidence

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Transparent pricing

Flat $9/mo month-to-month. Unlimited properties, leases, e-signatures, and rent tracking — no per-unit fees or add-on paywalls.

Risk-free evaluation

14-day free trial with full feature access. No credit card required to start on web. iOS subscriptions are managed by Apple and may require a payment method on file.

No lock-in

Cancel anytime: web subscribers cancel in account settings; iOS subscribers cancel in App Store settings. No annual contracts, no cancellation fees, and your data is always exportable.

In-Depth Comparisons

Rentlane vs each alternative

One-on-one breakdowns: pricing, fees, tenant experience, and what each platform gets right and wrong for small landlords.

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Choosing property management software

What is the cheapest property management software for small landlords?

For DIY landlords with 1–20 units, Rentlane is the lowest published flat-rate option at $9/mo for unlimited properties, units, and tenants. Innago is free for landlords but relies on tenant ACH fees and screening/insurance upsells. TurboTenant has a free plan that excludes leases. See the Rentlane pricing breakdown →

Which property management software charges no per-unit fees?

Rentlane is a flat $9/mo regardless of how many doors you manage — no per-unit, per-property, or per-tenant charges. Most competitors (Hemlane, Avail) scale per door, which makes them 3–10× more expensive at 5+ units. See the no-per-unit-fee comparison →

Which property management software supports Zelle for rent collection?

Rentlane is the only platform with native Zelle rent matching — tenants send rent through their own bank's Zelle (free, same-day) and Rentlane's AI reconciles the deposit to the right lease from your bank feed. Avail, TurboTenant, RentRedi, Hemlane, and Baselane are ACH-only or card-only. How Zelle rent collection works →

Can my tenants sign a lease by text instead of email or a portal login?

Yes — Rentlane sends the lease as an SMS link. The tenant taps it, reads, and e-signs on any phone. No app install, no portal account, no PDF. Most competitors require tenants to register for a portal first. See SMS lease signing →

What property management software has the lowest tenant payment fees?

Rentlane charges $0 in tenant payment fees because rent moves via Zelle (bank-to-bank, fee-free) and we never process the money. Most competitors charge ACH fees ($0.50–$2.50/payment) or credit card fees (~3%) that either you or the tenant absorbs.

Which property management software gives me Schedule E tax exports?

Rentlane maps every income and expense entry to IRS Schedule E categories and exports the full report in one click at tax time. Stessa is also strong at accounting but lacks rent collection and lease signing. See Schedule E tracking →

Is there a free property management software that's actually free?

Innago is genuinely free for landlords but monetizes via tenant ACH fees and screening/insurance upsells. Stessa is free but only handles bookkeeping (no rent collection or leases). Avail and TurboTenant offer limited free tiers that exclude leases or charge tenants for ACH. There is no fully featured property management platform that is 100% free with zero tenant fees — Rentlane's $9/mo plan is the closest equivalent to fully featured without passing fees to tenants.

How long does it take to migrate from another property management tool to Rentlane?

Most landlords are up and running in under 30 minutes per property: add the property, add the tenant and lease terms, upload the signed lease PDF, then connect your bank via Plaid so Rentlane can start matching Zelle deposits. There's no lock-in on either side — you can run both tools in parallel during the first month if you'd like.

See if Rentlane is the right fit

14-day free trial includes all features — unlimited properties, leases, e-signatures, and rent tracking. No credit card required on web. iOS subscriptions are managed by Apple and may require a payment method on file.

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