Zillow Rental Manager
List rentals, screen tenants, sign leases, and collect rent across Zillow's rental network
About Zillow Rental Manager
Zillow Rental Manager is a free, web- and app-based toolkit for independent landlords that publishes rental listings across Zillow's rental network (Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads). It bundles tenant applications with Experian credit and CIC background checks, lease upload and e-signing, and online rent collection, with an optional one-time Premium upgrade for more listing exposure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Core tools (listings, screening, leases, rent collection) cost landlords nothing
- Listings reach Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads, the largest US rental search audience
- Screening uses Experian credit and CIC background checks with income verification built in
- Renters pay one $35 fee that covers unlimited participating applications for 30 days, which lowers applicant friction
- ACH rent payments are free for both sides, with automated reminders and 1099 access
- Premium is a one-time charge per listing, not a subscription
Cons
- Built for small DIY landlords; lacks accounting, owner statements, maintenance workflows, and other features full property management suites have
- Tenants pay 2.95% for credit card rent payments or $9.95 for debit card rent payments
- Landlords report occasional delays in rent deposits and mixed support responsiveness
- Premium fees are not refunded if you fill the unit early, and some landlords find the boost underwhelming
- US-only, and multifamily feed or large advertising packages require contacting Zillow sales
Key Features
Free rental listings
Post houses, condos, townhomes, apartments, or rooms in minutes and publish them to Zillow's rental network, which Zillow says reaches over 30 million monthly visitors.
Rent Zestimate pricing tools
Price a rental using its Rent Zestimate plus comparable properties pulled into the listing flow.
Online applications and tenant screening
Accept applications from your listing or a private invite link, with an Experian credit report, CIC background check, eviction history, and income documents included at no cost to the landlord.
Income verification
Verified income information is built into Zillow Applications, so you can review an applicant's finances without manual document checks.
Lease upload and e-signing
Upload your own lease, fill key details with dynamic fields, send it for electronic signature, and store it for renewals and payments.
Online rent collection
Collect rent, utilities, deposits, and move-in fees online with automated reminders; ACH is free for both landlords and tenants, and Fast Payments can deposit funds in as little as two business days.
Lead management
Keep renter messages, applications, and next steps in one Lead Management tab so prospects are not lost between inquiries.
Tour scheduling
Share your availability with renters upfront to reduce back-and-forth when coordinating showings.
Premium listing upgrade
A one-time paid upgrade per listing that boosts search visibility and adds listing recommendations, price and market insights, and priority support.
Mobile app and 1099 access
Manage listings and messages from the Rental Manager mobile app and download 1099s for rent income at tax time.
Pricing
- Unlimited standard listings across Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads
- Applications with credit, background, and eviction reports (free for landlords)
- Lease upload and e-signing
- Online rent collection (ACH free for landlords and tenants)
- Messaging, lead management, and tour scheduling
- One-time fee per listing, benefits last up to 90 days
- No automatic renewal; deactivate anytime
- Increased exposure in local renter searches
- Listing recommendations
- Price and market insights
- Priority support
Best For
Filling a single-family vacancy
An individual landlord posts a free listing, messages leads, schedules tours, and screens applicants without paying for a separate listing site or screening service.
Self-managing a small portfolio
Owners of a handful of units keep listings, leases, and monthly rent collection in one account with automated payment reminders.
Screening non-Zillow leads
Landlords who find tenants elsewhere send a private application link to get credit, background, eviction, and income reports at no cost to themselves.
Renting a room in a shared home
Homeowners list a room with shared living space and use the same application and lease tools as whole-unit rentals.
Pricing a new rental
First-time landlords use the Rent Zestimate and comparable listings to set a competitive asking rent before publishing.
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