Compare AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AppFolio Property Manager
Star Rating
(578)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(229)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AppFolio Property Manager excels in vacancy advertising with a score of 8.8, while Rent Manager falls behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's advertising tools are user-friendly and effective in attracting potential tenants.
- Reviewers mention that Rent Manager offers superior quality of support with a score of 9.6 compared to AppFolio's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate Rent Manager's responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources.
- Users say that AppFolio's document management feature is highly rated at 9.0, allowing for easy organization and access to important files, while Rent Manager's score of 8.8 indicates it is slightly less efficient in this area.
- G2 users report that both platforms have similar scores for tenant screening, with AppFolio at 8.7 and Rent Manager at 8.4. However, reviewers mention that AppFolio's screening process is more streamlined and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that AppFolio shines in management reports with a score of 9.4, providing detailed insights that help property managers make informed decisions, while Rent Manager's score of 8.9 indicates it may not offer the same depth of reporting.
- Users report that both platforms have comparable tenant portals, with AppFolio scoring 9.2 and Rent Manager at 9.0. However, reviewers say that AppFolio's portal is more intuitive and easier for tenants to navigate.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppFolio Property Manager
Core
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An out of the box solution giving you one powerful platform to run any property management business.
- Property Accounting & Reports
- End-to-End Marketing & Leasing
- Work Order Management
Rent Manager
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AppFolio Property Manager
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
503
9.3
207
Ease of Use
9.1
509
8.9
213
Ease of Setup
8.4
295
8.6
112
Ease of Admin
9.0
220
9.0
92
Quality of Support
8.5
487
9.6
206
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
219
9.5
93
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
497
9.6
211
Features by Category
Leasing
8.8
391
7.8
137
9.1
405
8.5
158
8.8
396
8.4
154
8.5
358
8.2
155
9.0
408
8.7
177
Building Operations
9.0
418
9.0
178
8.1
371
8.2
161
9.0
412
8.6
162
8.6
368
8.5
140
8.1
274
7.7
124
Accounting
9.0
410
9.3
181
9.2
428
9.2
176
8.7
376
9.2
181
8.6
338
8.1
148
9.1
419
9.0
177
Operations
9.2
295
9.0
140
9.0
262
9.0
140
8.9
277
8.8
130
8.8
276
8.6
126
8.3
234
8.2
115
8.8
275
9.0
139
8.9
279
8.9
134
8.7
256
7.7
111
Communication
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Member Management
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
Property Management
9.3
67
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
Unit Management
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
13
Logistics & Operations
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Relationship Management
8.4
78
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Verified
Not enough data
7.2
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
Presentation
7.9
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.4
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
33
Not enough data
Platform Branding
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
60
Not enough data
Platform Integrations
7.8
38
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
Lease Administration Platform Features
9.0
221
9.1
67
9.0
219
9.2
67
8.8
200
8.9
66
9.0
224
8.7
67
8.3
185
8.4
62
8.4
163
Feature Not Available
8.5
156
Feature Not Available
8.3
161
8.2
62
8.8
232
9.3
68
9.1
235
9.0
67
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager are categorized as Lease Administration and Property Management
Unique Categories
AppFolio Property Manager is categorized as Community Association Management and Real Estate Marketing
Rent Manager is categorized as Self-Storage Facility Management and Vacation Rental
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppFolio Property Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rent Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Real Estate
72.9%
Accounting
9.4%
Commercial Real Estate
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.9%
Management Consulting
1.2%
Other
8.0%
Real Estate
71.5%
Commercial Real Estate
12.3%
Accounting
7.0%
Management Consulting
3.5%
Consulting
0.4%
Other
5.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
AppFolio Property Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
AppFolio is a great software that suits the needs of our business. We have been with AF for 10 years and are pleased with the level of service.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Rent Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
Ease of setup and use. Customizability is great. We even adapted it for use on the sales side task management of our business.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Political Organization
It does not implement specials for monthly move ins when looking at the reports, so the numbers can be inaccurate.
Verified User in Real Estate
AppFolio is a great software that suits the needs of our business. We have been with AF for 10 years and are pleased with the level of service.
Verified User in Real Estate
Ease of setup and use. Customizability is great. We even adapted it for use on the sales side task management of our business.
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Verified User in Political Organization
It does not implement specials for monthly move ins when looking at the reports, so the numbers can be inaccurate.
Discussions
What other programs can Appfolio link to?
3 comments
JL
Hi Kaila! Thank you so much for asking that question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. I specialize in a few vertical industries,...Read more
What software do property managers use?
2 comments
ME
AppFolio is a company that provides cloud-based software solutions for property management and legal industries.Read more
What is AppFolio property manager?
1 comment
PC
It is a property management system focused mainly on small residential properties.Read more
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