Guides and Reports
Check out our latest guides and reports regarding the rental industry, smart home technology, and property management.
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Rently 2026 Rental Tech Stack Report
View NowRenters with the most home-related apps are locked out more, miss more messages from management, abandon more tasks and are more likely to be thinking about moving out. Renting used to come with a key...
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Rently 2026 Apartment Access & Security Report
View NowBroken security features are pushing renters to reconsider where they live, while 60% say they would pay more for community-wide security upgrades. Apartment communities market safety the same way: gated entry in the listing photos,..
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Rently 2026 Renter Touring Expectations Report
View Now47% of renters have chosen, or seriously considered choosing, a less ideal rental simply because it was easier to tour. For most of housing’s history, renters picked their next home by weighing the same familiar..
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Rently 2026 Renting by Generation Report
View Now63% of Gen Z Say Speed and Ease Matter Most in the Renting Experience For years, renting was framed as a short-term stop on the way to homeownership. But in 2026, long-term renting is becoming..
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Smart Lock 2026 Buyer’s Guide
View NowAs a rental property manager, you’re probably already familiar with some of the benefits of smart locks—remote management, resident convenience, saving money on missing keys, and more. But with so many options on the market,..
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Rently 2025 Report on AI in Leasing
View Now74% of Renters Lose Trust When AI Isn’t Disclosed During Leasing Journey The rental experience is entering a new era. Artificial intelligence has moved from abstract possibility to everyday reality, influencing how renters search for..
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A Guide to Self-Guided Tour Hardware
View NowIn today's rental market, offering self-guided tours is a competitive advantage. It provides convenience for prospective renters and saves property managers valuable time. But what hardware should you use to make it happen? Let's break..
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How Rently Fixes Your Leasing Funnel
View NowBuilt with features to reduce friction at every point of the funnel, Rently acts as your leasing safety net, allowing you to maintain a steady stream of leads while your staff focuses on signing leases.
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Your Essential Marketing Kit for Self-Guided Tours
View NowIn today's competitive rental market, offering self-guided tours isn't just a perk – it's a necessity. Prospective residents crave flexibility and convenience, and self-guided tours deliver exactly that. But simply offering them isn't enough; you..
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2025 Rently Smart Apartment Trends Report
View Now58% of Renters Would Sacrifice Pools and Gyms for Smart Tech, Rently Survey Finds New Rently survey shows tech-enabled living has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable as renters prioritize safety, convenience, and control. In 2025,..
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Access Control & Intercom Systems: 2025 Buyer’s Guide
View NowSo, you’ve been tasked with identifying, purchasing, and implementing an access control solution in your apartment community. Not to worry — this guide will provide a quick comparison of the access control & intercom solutions..
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Rently 2025 Apartment Design & Decor Trends Report
View NowHere’s the top design trends shaping how renters make their apartment feel like home in 2025—no mortgage required. With apartment living on the rise and homeownership increasingly out of reach, renters are turning to design..