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Best Residence Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best residence apps on iPhone average 3.6★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Residence Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RentCafe ResidentRentCafe ResidentFree4.8★ (976K)NoNoSep 2026
2Resident AppResident AppFree2.1★ (314)YesNoSep 2026
3Resident CenterResident CenterFree4.8★ (154K)NoNoSep 2026
4ResidenceResidenceFree—NoNoAug 2026
5Kandis ResidenceKandis ResidenceFree—NoNoAug 2026
6LakeView ResidenceLakeView ResidenceFree——NoMay 2026
7RentCafe Senior Living PortalRentCafe Senior Living PortalFree1.7★ (13)NoNoSep 2026
8Elaraby residenceElaraby residenceFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Residence

RentCafe Resident#1

RentCafe Resident by Yardi Systems, Inc.

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(976K ratings)
Free
#45in Utilities
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Manage your apartment living on the go. Easily pay rent, submit maintenance requests with photos, and reserve community amenities. Stay connected with your neighbors and track package deliveries.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient app
  • 👍 Very good app
  • 👍 User friendly app
  • 👍 Convenient
  • 👍 Successful payment
  • 👍 Helpful and simple to use
  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 👍 Easy to use, quick, and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good rental app
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 👍 Smooth experience
  • 👍 Makes life easier

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Not loving rent cafe
  • 💰 Expensive service fees
  • 🤔 Confusing system and unfriendly UX
  • 🤔 Forced use
  • 🤔 Nobody wants to use this app
  • 🐛 App doesn't work
  • 🤔 Didn't show fees and charge the card
Resident App#2

Resident App by SightPlan

Strong Contender
💼 Business
2.1😞(314 ratings)
FreeAds
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Easily submit service requests, report concerns, and pay rent. Stay updated on community events and communicate directly with your management team. Rate your experience to provide feedback and help improve services.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick maintenance request submission
  • 👍 Convenient for residents
  • 🔒 Secure communication with staff

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login/account issues
  • 🔍 Inability to find/update apartment information
  • 💬 Lack of communication features
  • 📷 Limited photo/media upload options
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
Resident Center#3

Resident Center by Buildium

Powered by Buildium™
Worth Considering
💼 Business
4.8😐(154K ratings)
Free
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Easily manage your rental property from your phone. Make payments, submit maintenance requests, and stay informed about community announcements. Features may vary by property management company.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to pay rent
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 🚀 Quick response from property management
  • 👍 Simple to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 💰 High fees for online payments
  • 🔍 Lack of communication with property management
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

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FAQ about Residence

What are the best residence apps for iPhone?
RentCafe Resident tops our residence apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 976K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top residence apps we rank are free to download, including RentCafe Resident and Resident App.
RentCafe Resident has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ residence apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The RentCafe Resident app is a mobile tool designed for apartment dwellers to manage various aspects of their living situation. It allows users to conveniently pay rent, submit and track maintenance requests, reserve community amenities like pools or clubhouses, and even sign lease renewals directly within the app.
Key features include easy rent payment options (one-time and automatic), the ability to submit maintenance requests with photos and voice memos, amenity reservations, package tracking, lease renewal signing, and a community bulletin board for interaction with neighbors. Feature availability may vary by community.