# Apartment Search by RentCafe > Apartment search and rental listings with GPS, filters, and direct contact. (iPhone/iPad app by Yardi Systems, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apartment-search-by-rentcafe/id425728801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yardi Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425728804) - Category: Lifestyle, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 2.10/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 352 MB - Released: 2011-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apartment-search-by-rentcafe/id425728801/reviews.md ## What is Apartment Search by RentCafe? Looking for an apartment for rent? The RentCafe app is the perfect companion for your apartment hunt – and the safest way to search: all apartments are listed by reputable property managers! Download the free RentCafe app to search for apartments for rent throughout the U.S., to quickly spot all available rentals near your location thanks to the built-in GPS search feature, then use the intuitive filters to narrow down your search, and save your favorites to return to them later, when you’re ready to make a move. With the brand new RentCafe app you now can: • Enjoy a brand new sharp, fun-to-use, and intuitive design • Instantly spot all nearby rentals with the built-in GPS search feature • Look for apartments for rent anywhere in the U.S. • Draw a custom area on the map and see all available apartments for rent in your desired region • Filter your search by rental types, no. of beds & baths, rent price, amenities, and more to get only the most relevant results • See property photos, building amenities, available floor plans, pet policy, and more • Get the most reliable information: see real-time availability, accurate rent ranges & specials, no. of units available by floorplan – all rentals are updated daily! • Save your favorite communities and keep track of available units • Contact the property straight from the app – no intermediaries, you’ll be reaching the building’s management directly Are you already a resident on a RentCafe property? Make sure you also download the dedicated RentCafe Resident app to submit maintenance requests, manage your resident account, and pay your rent on the go (selected properties only). ## Key features - GPS apartment search - Custom map area search - Advanced search filters - Real-time availability - Property photos and details - Direct contact with managers - Save favorite listings ## Recent user reviews (10 of 46) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apartment-search-by-rentcafe/id425728801/reviews.md ### 1/5 — No good *2026-05-07* They Will block you for having a voucher. Especially if it’s Cityfheps. SCAM! Be aware ### 1/5 — Terrible for search *2025-08-06* Half the place for rent “say call for pricing”. make it easier for renters and make the property owners list real prices. It’s that simple. ### 1/5 — Good Luck *2024-07-09* The app crashes when choosing a “sort” option…EVERY SINGLE TIME. App crashes when searching. Search does nothing. The app is currently unusable. ### 1/5 — UX Terrible - Wouldn’t allow me to search beyond the map!!! *2022-04-04* Don’t bother downloading the app. You’ll just get frustrated and delete it. ### 1/5 — Constantly crashes *2022-03-25* Reading the reviews and it’s not just me. This app never works and constantly crashes. ### 1/5 — Rate this *2020-12-16* I’d write a longer video of how disappointed I am but I’m so stressed out and tired from trying to get it to work in the first place and I’m sort of computer savvy but this is a joke I don’t understand it gives you no directions when you’re done with the page and then when you finally get to the end of the page it says there’s nothing available this is not a proper with the website not designed well at all if this is what I have to use to go through housing and I guess I’m going to be everything out of the shopping cart does anybody really try to work please come the end of the customer before they put them out because this is just terrible. This is what it it takes you get somebody who’s already stressed out in a bad situation panicking and fearful for their livelihood and then you twist them into a pretzel with this website not good for any senior citizen or anybody that’s already stressed out I’m not gonna spend another moment even discussing it I’ve got a headache I’ve been up for hours trying to figure this out I just can’t be this difficult Sincerely Kate ### 1/5 — 🚨So far nothing works 😥😩😔 *2020-09-26* Tried various search options——> nothing......even though I’ve already started the application process and unable to to find my information anywhere after logging in. MOST IMPORTANTLY We are currently waiting for our final lease to show up so we can sign, for a tomorrow move in, and nothing is available for me to do anything?! Saw the same complaints written 3yrs ago.... guess things haven’t changed? I must say when I was able to see its full potential I was all about this app and 💯 in and ready to spread the word about the app———> NOT HAPPENING ANYMORE.... The insane part is that it has been actually easier to drive up to the front of the apartment office and give paperwork the old school way (during Covid-19 pandemic, unable to enter buildings, trying to work in masks in horrible 110 degree weather outside ..... oh and I’m a younger retiree from being an Er Rn x 17yrs now disabled w/ an acute unknown spinal cord injury trying to accomplish our survival while I’m also with my elderly frail mother.... to top it off the severity of the need FOR YOU TO FIX AND ADDRESS YOU APP ISSUES PLEASE!!!!! (We would have lost the apartment if it wasn’t for the apartment’s office staff. I can’t say enough good things they helped us with bc the site was faulty. They were so accommodating and amazing, absolutely above and beyond!!! these days MOST AREN’T!!)😩😔🤞🏻 No I don’t have time to call customer service for help (we are in a terrible homeless situation & barely keeping it together). **** What makes me think is that if they haven’t addressed the SAME ISSUES LISTED IN A PREVIOUS POST THREE WHOLE YEARS AGO, what difference’s would help me in this emergent time of need for your app to work?!......****** The app looks like it has potential I was initially very impressed and excited to use it but so far the ratings aren’t doing so well... and now I see why.. I will be letting our new beautiful luxury apartment homes the issue’s this app has had and continues to have..... a list of items will be provided (w snapshots to show in picture form how this app does NOT DO WHAT IT SAYS IT IS GOING TO DO!!!!!!! 🚨🚨🚨Apartment seekers buyers be aware !!!! Disappointment, pain, frustrations and fears is what this app provides for you. 👍🏻 good luck on your search ❤️🙏 ### 1/5 — I think you meant to download the resident app *2020-07-28* This app has like 4 functionalities and none of them are functional. Lol ### 1/5 — 1 star is too kind *2020-07-21* Downloaded this app, opened started a basic search by location only...the wheel spins and spins and spins. Deleted and re downloaded thinking I got a bad load. Nope...still didn’t work. Don’t waste your time with this p.o.s. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2020-07-18* The website was very helpful, so I decided to try the app. It literally does not do anything but show you a map and let you put in criteria, then it does not load anything. Waste of time. ## Frequently asked questions about Apartment Search by RentCafe ### What does the Apartment Search by RentCafe app do? This app helps you find apartments for rent across the U.S. It uses your location to show nearby rentals, allows you to draw custom search areas on a map, and provides detailed filters to narrow down your options. You can view property photos, amenities, and real-time availability. ### What are the key features of the RentCafe apartment search app? Key features include a built-in GPS search to find nearby rentals, the ability to draw custom areas on a map for targeted searches, advanced filters for rental types, price, and amenities, viewing property photos and floor plans, and direct contact with property managers. ### Is the Apartment Search by RentCafe app free to use? Yes, the RentCafe app is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making your apartment search experience uninterrupted. ### What kind of information can I find about apartments? You can find comprehensive information including property photos, building amenities, available floor plans, pet policies, real-time availability updates, accurate rent ranges, current specials, and the number of units available by floorplan. All listings are updated daily. ### How does the app help me contact property managers? The app allows you to contact property managers directly from within the application. This means there are no intermediaries, and you will be reaching the building's management team directly for inquiries or to schedule a viewing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.3 — 2024-02-16 General bug fixes and improvements ### 3.0.2 — 2024-02-13 General bug fixes and improvements ### 3.0.1 — 2022-04-07 General bug fixes and improvements ### 3.0.0 — 2021-11-05 Complete overhaul and new visual design. ### 2.1.5 — 2019-02-07 Bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Apartment Search by RentCafe | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rent. 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