The fastest way to find tenants for your rental property

One listing, four of the biggest rental sites, and every inquiry in one dashboard. Go from vacant to signed without juggling logins, spreadsheets or email threads.

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Create a listing that stands out

Get your property seen and attract the right renters.

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  • AI-written listings - a headline and description generated from your property details in minutes
  • Show it at its best - add photos and highlight rent, deposit, lease terms and amenities
  • Your own listing page - a shareable link for email, social media, Facebook Marketplace or anywhere else
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Syndicate to top rental sites for free

Advertise your rental property everywhere renters are searching.

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  • One click, four major sites - Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and Zumper
  • Your details stay private - your contact information is never shown on the public listing
  • Take it down when you’re done - remove syndicated listings once you’ve found your tenant
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Every lead in one place

No more chasing inquiries across inboxes and apps.

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  • Leads land in your dashboard - inquiries from Zillow, Trulia and HotPads arrive straight in your Leads tab
  • See who’s new - every lead is tagged new or viewed, so nothing slips through
  • Keep it tidy - decline or archive leads that aren’t the right fit
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Pre-screen leads and take applications online

Spend your time on the applicants who fit.

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  • Pre-screening questionnaires - send one from any lead and review the answers before you invite them to apply
  • Online rental applications - invite qualified leads to apply, with every application landing in your dashboard
  • Compare applicants - review every applicant’s details in one place and decide with confidence

From applicant to tenant, all in one app

Found the one? Keep going without switching tools.

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  • Tenant screening - run a TransUnion screening report when you’re ready
  • Sign the lease online - send your lease for e-signature
  • Collect rent online - set up online rent payments and reminders from day one
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Your next tenant is already searching

List your property free, syndicate it to Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and Zumper, and manage every lead and application from one dashboard.

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How to advertise your rental and attract quality tenants

Better listings bring better applicants. Here's what works, and how Landlord Studio helps.

Tip 1: Price it right from day one

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A well-priced rental fills faster and draws more serious renters.

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  • Check the local market - compare similar rentals nearby before you set the rent
  • Be upfront - list rent, deposit and lease length clearly so renters can decide quickly
  • Adjust quickly - a slow start is a signal. Delist, update and republish in a few clicks
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Tip 2: Photos and descriptions that get clicks

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Your listing is your first showing.

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  • Photograph every room - bright, wide shots, taken on a clear day
  • Lead with what renters search for - parking, laundry, outdoor space, pet policy
  • Start with AI - Landlord Studio writes your headline and description from your property details, and you fine-tune it

Tip 3: Set clear requirements up front

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The right details filter out poor-fit leads before you spend time on them.

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  • State your criteria - move-in date, pet policy, income requirements
  • Pre-screen every lead - send a questionnaire straight from the lead and see answers before inviting anyone to apply
  • Stay fair housing compliant - apply the same criteria to everyone, and describe the property rather than the tenant you want
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Why US landlords use Landlord Studio to find tenants

Landlords get an average of 24 leads per listing and fill vacancies in 15 days.

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  • Free listings syndicated to Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and Zumper
  • Leads, pre-screening and applications in one dashboard
  • Screening, leases and rent collection when you’re ready
  • Rated 4.9/5 from 10,000+ landlord reviews
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Rental Listing Guides and Resources

Finding Tenants

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2022

How To Write The Perfect Rental Listing (2026 Guide)

How do you write a great listing to stand out from the competition, attract the best tenants, and reduce expensive vacancies?

Finding Tenants

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Apr

2024

How To Find Good Tenants Fast: The Ultimate Guide

Knowing what makes a ‘good’ renter and how to find tenants will help you reduce vacancies, increase tenant retention, and avoid late rent and property damage.

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Finding Tenants

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May

2025

The Landlord’s Guide To Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is an essential step in selecting a tenant. In this article, we explore how to screen tenants and what to look for in a great tenant.

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Feb

2024

How to Post a Rental on Facebook Marketplace in 2026

Learn how to post a rental on Facebook Marketplace, create a compliant listing, handle inquiries, avoid scams, and move renters into screening.

FAQs

How do I create a rental listing with Landlord Studio?

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Create your free account and add your property details. Then open Rental Listings in the left-hand menu and click ‘+ New listing’.

Our AI listing generator writes the description and fills in the key fields for you. Upload your photos, check the details and hit publish.

Here’s the complete flow for creating your property listing with Landlord Studio.

Where can I list my rental property for free?

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You can list your rental property for free on Landlord Studio and syndicate it to Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and Zumper in one click. You also get a shareable listing page you can post on social media, Facebook Marketplace or anywhere else, so you get maximum visibility without managing multiple accounts. Want more options? See our full list of 12 free rental listing sites.

Which rental listing sites will my listing appear on?

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US listings are syndicated free to Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and Zumper. You can also share your Landlord Studio listing link by email, on social media or on any other marketplace.

How long does it take for my listing to go live?

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Every listing is reviewed by our team before it’s published, to keep the experience safe for landlords and renters. Listings are usually live within 24 hours, although timing can vary by listing site.

How do I find quality tenants quickly?

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Three steps make the biggest difference:

  1. Start with a strong listing - clear photos, an accurate rent and deposit, and a description that highlights what renters search for.
  2. Get it in front of as many renters as possible - Landlord Studio syndicates your listing to four major sites in one click.
  3. Pre-screen every lead - send a questionnaire so you only invite the best-fit renters to apply.

Can I pre-screen tenants before they apply?

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Yes. Send a pre-screening questionnaire straight from any lead to check things like move-in date, pets and income before you invite them to apply. You’ll see when it was sent and completed, and can decline or archive leads that aren’t the right fit.

How do I manage leads and rental applications with Landlord Studio?

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Leads from Zillow, Trulia and HotPads appear in your listing’s Leads tab (Zumper leads arrive by email). From there you can:

  • Pre-screen leads with a questionnaire
  • Invite qualified leads to complete an online rental application
  • Review every applicant in one place and send your decision

You can review the full rental applications flow here.

Does Landlord Studio include tenant screening?

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Yes. When you’ve found an applicant you like, you can run a TransUnion screening report without leaving the app. Learn more about tenant screening.

How much does it cost to list a rental property with Landlord Studio?

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Creating your rental listing and syndicating it is completely free!

Paid subscribers can also get Premium Listings on Zumper (currently in beta), which gives your listing priority placement and a richer look in search results.

What do I need to create my rental listing?

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To create your listing with Landlord Studio you will need photos, lease details (such as lease start date, rent amount and deposit), and your property details (such as the number of bedrooms, property size, and amenities).

Our AI listing generator will automatically create your listing headline and description for you, which can easily be edited before publishing.

Can I edit or take down my listing?

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Yes. To edit a syndicated listing, delist it, make your changes and republish. Edits are reviewed again before going live.

Once you’ve found your tenant, you can take the listing down from the Listings page.