Rentometer software good or bad?

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Drew SygitBusiness Member
Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
1y

Never rely on one source!

We've used Rent-o-meter, but always use 3 sources.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Temple, TX · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 700 votes
    1y

    I used rentometer before I was a realtor. I found some of the locations that I put in were not accurate. I am not sure how the software works though. What I ended up doing was looking on Zillow, screenshotting when a rental goes live and then keeping an eye out to see if it got taken off. But the active prices for the listings in property management should give you a decent idea for what the place will rent for. 

  • Rental Property Investor · San Francisco Bay Area · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    1y

    I've used Rentometer to get a first look for potential rents. I just typed in the addresses of the properties. I didn't start a paid account so I can't say what other detailed information you would get if you have an account. 

    I found that it overestimated rents for one property and underestimated rents for other properties. Getting comps from property management companies or agents was accurate - they consider the condition of the property and if it has upgrades. 

  • Denise SuppleeBusiness Member
    Realtor · Willow Grove, PA · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 656 votes
    1y

    I used to partner with Rentometer they are great for quickly checking local rent comps and getting a snapshot of market rates, which helps with pricing rentals or analyzing deals. The downside is it relies on available data, so results can be limited or slightly off in smaller markets, and full features require a paid plan.Mashvisor is a good one to look into as well.

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  • Dan H.Pro Member
    Investor · Poway, CA · Member since 2015 · 7k+ posts · 8k+ votes
    1y

    Rentometer is my favorite rent estimation tool but I dislike the 1.5 bathroom maximum.  I have 4 units with 3 bathrooms, roommates appreciate bathrooms.

    With Rentometer pro you get a map of the comps and a brief listing of each comp.   I can quickly eliminate bad comps to improve the rent estimate.

    I have Rentometer pro.   When I got it, there was a deal for being a BP Pro member.   To the best of my knowledge that deal still exists.


    good luck

  • Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    1y

    Thank you all for the information. It is greatly appreciated. 

  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
    1y

    Never rely on one source!

    We've used Rent-o-meter, but always use 3 sources.

  • Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    1y

    Drew,

    Thank you for the response. What other sources do you use besides rent-o-meter? 

  • Wholesaler · Portsmouth NH · Member since 2019 · 219 posts · 97 votes
    1y

    Rentometer’s solid for a quick pulse check, especially in areas where rental comps are scattered. I use it as a starting point but always double-check with Zillow, Facebook Marketplace, and actual property managers to get a more realistic range.

  • Member since 2025 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    1y

    Thank you Izaiah, that is very helpful !

  • Joseph TadresPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2025 · 184 posts · 179 votes
    1y

    I would say Rentometer is good. Sometimes, the best way to obtain accurate rent comps is to speak with local property managers. 

  • Eric SyCipPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Anaheim, CA · Member since 2016 · 35 posts · 11 votes
    6d

    May I inquire what the other 2 sites you use for reference are? How do you determine which of the 3 provide the most accurate guesstimation? OR, do you just take an average of the 3 results?

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