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What photos should a rental listing include?

At blue hour, a photographer frames a craftsman bungalow with a camera on a tripod, the front door open and the living room window glowing
  1. Current, clear photos
  2. Show the entry
  3. Main living areas

The short answer

Show the actual exterior, main living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and relevant amenities. Use current, clear photos that help renters understand the layout and condition.

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Plan a simple shot list

Photograph each main room from a useful angle and include features mentioned in the description. Show parking, outdoor space and laundry where relevant. Avoid an exterior-only gallery that leaves essential rooms unexplained.

Make the images representative

Use good light, level framing and a clean lens. Avoid edits that change room proportions, remove defects or add features. If a photo shows a furnished model or another unit, identify that clearly rather than implying it is the available rental.

Protect privacy and arrange the gallery

Remove personal documents and identifying tenant belongings from view with permission and appropriate preparation. Choose a representative cover image, group rooms logically and check the gallery on a phone. Replace old photos after material changes to the property.

Your next-step checklist

  • Include every main room
  • Match photos to the available unit
  • Protect occupants’ privacy
  • Check the gallery on mobile

The Rentari team writes and updates this guide. Examples illustrate decisions and do not describe customer results. Found an error or an unclear step? Send a correction with a link to this page and the wording you’d change.