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Online rent collection

Set Up Collection.
Follow Every Payment.

Set up collection for a rental’s monthly rent. Complete payment verification, invite the tenant to pay and follow the charge, payment and bank payout as separate stages.

From $120/year for up to 10 units. Payment fees apply.
Create an account free. A paid plan and payment setup are required for online collection.

Payments powered byStripe
Review rent. Choose how to pay.Your balance and payment options, together.
ACH & card payments Tenant opt-in autopay Payment & payout tracking Offline payment records

One rent payment, four stages

From Rent Charge to Bank Deposit

Each stage has its own status, so you always know where the money is.

  1. ChargeRent is chargedUpcoming
  2. PaymentThe tenant paysProcessing
  3. RecordThe balance updates
  4. PayoutThe deposit arrivesDeposited

01 / Prepare to collect

Start With the Rental and Lease

Keep the lease, the tenant and the balance together. Set up collection once, then follow the month from your payment workspace.

104 Maple Street, Unit 2Lease · Maya BrooksMonthly rent$1,800.00Due day1stStatusCurrent01 / ADD YOUR RENTAL

Start with the lease details.

Add your property, unit, tenant and rent so the payment record has the right context.

Payment setup2 of 3 steps done Choose a paid plan Connect your bank account Verify your identityNext02 / PREPARE TO COLLECT

Complete payment setup.

Choose a paid plan, connect the receiving account and complete the required verification.

September rent$12,000 dueCollected$9,000Outstanding$3,00075% collected03 / FOLLOW THE MONTH

See what needs attention.

Review rent balances and recorded payments, then follow payout status separately.

Payment account setup

Open Your Payment Account With Stripe

Stripe processes rent payments made through Rentari. You start setup from Payments and finish it in Stripe's secure form.

Submitting details is not approval. Online collection opens when your account status shows it is ready.

How payment identity verification works

02 / The tenant reviews and pays

Review the Method, Fee and Total

Make the balance and payment options easy to find, with the details visible before your tenant confirms.

Watch a renter pay

Watch a renter pay

A renter chooses a saved bank account, reviews the fee and total, then sees that the payment is processing.

A tenant paying rent on a phone at the kitchen table Pay rent104 Maple Street, Unit 2Bank account ••4242Credit or debit cardRent$1,800.00Platform fee$6.00Total$1,806.00Review and pay
  • Pay by bank transfer or card.Supported options include ACH, credit, debit and prepaid cards.
  • Choose a monthly routine.Tenants can authorize autopay for eligible fixed monthly rent.
  • Check the fee before paying.Review the payment amount, fee and method together.
  • Keep payment methods in one place.Manage saved methods from the tenant portal.

Tenant payment access depends on the landlord's paid plan, completed payment setup and lease configuration.

Rentari does not report rent payments to credit bureaus. If you are considering a separate service, see our guide to provider availability, fees, consent and disputes.

03 / The landlord follows the money

Follow the Balance, Payment and Deposit

A tenant payment can be processing while the rental still needs attention. Follow payment status and the bank deposit separately.

  • Start with the monthly picture.See paid, outstanding and past-due balances.
  • Look into a payment.Review the charge and its rental details.
  • Keep deposits in perspective.A recorded payment and a bank deposit are separate events.

Processing is not a cleared payment. A payment marked paid does not confirm that the bank deposit has arrived.

Understand payout timing →

Verification before collection

Autopay by choice

Tenants authorize autopay for eligible fixed monthly rent.

Fees shown before payment

The payment summary confirms the exact fee and who pays it.

What happens when

Rent Collection, Case by Case

A tenant sets up autopay

Tenants authorize autopay themselves for eligible fixed monthly rent.

How tenant autopay works

A tenant pays part of the rent

Allowed only when you turn on partial payments for that lease. The rest stays due.

How partial payments work

Rent is still unpaid

Send a reminder from the unpaid charge after checking the tenant and balance.

How rent reminders work

Rent goes past the grace period

Your late-fee policy is checked against the lease. Co-pilot presents an eligible fee for approval.

Set up a late-fee policy

Rent arrives by cash or check

Record money already received so the balance stays right. Recording does not move money.

Record an outside payment

A payment fails or is returned

The status names the stage that failed, so you do not collect the same rent twice.

Failed payments and payouts

You collect a security deposit

Create a one-time deposit charge on the lease, then prepare its return at move-out.

Return a security deposit

You decide who pays the fee

Choose the fee payer in payment settings. The exact fee is confirmed before payment.

Rentari versus payment apps

Compare the Complete Rental Workflow

Compare Rentari with each service for payment costs, account eligibility and rental records.

Set up rent collection

One rental workspace

From the rent balance to the bank deposit

  • ACH and card payments
  • Tenant-authorized autopay
  • Paid and outstanding rent balances
  • Payments linked to rental details
  • Separate payment and payout tracking
  • Offline payment recording
  • Balance reminders
  • Connected rental accounting and reports
  • Tenant payment portal
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Rentari versus each service

Check the account and workflow you will actually use

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Rentari versus Cash App

Fees, limits and features depend on the service, account and bank. Verify recurring options, authorization, support and exports for each pair.

Rentari on the go

Your Rental, Within Reach

Keep your rentals close, wherever the day takes you. Follow rent, check a lease and stay on top of repairs from your phone or desktop.

About the app

For iPhone and Android

Free to download. Plan features and payment fees apply.

Rentari My Lease screen with rental details, lease dates and monthly rent
Rentari Payments screen with balance, payment options and autopay

Before you collect

Rent Collection Questions

Check setup, payment permissions and what a status means before making a change.

How do I start collecting rent with Rentari?

Create your account, add the rental and lease details, select a paid plan, and complete payment-account setup and verification. Online collection becomes available when the required checks are complete.

Is online rent collection included in the Free plan?

No. Creating an account is free, but online rent collection and autopay require a paid plan. Prime is $120 a year for up to 10 units, with payment fees charged separately.

Can tenants pay automatically each month?

Tenants can authorize autopay for eligible fixed monthly rent. Leases billed as individual charges do not use this monthly-rent autopay flow.

Can tenants make partial online rent payments?

Only when the lease permits a partial payment and the payment form offers an eligible amount. Check the remaining balance with the landlord. A partial payment does not automatically split one rent charge among roommates.

Can Rentari apply a late fee automatically?

Rentari checks configured late-fee policies against overdue rent and the lease's grace period. Co-pilot presents an eligible fee for approval. Autopilot can apply it only when the owner has enabled that action. The amount is checked against the lease and applicable limits when applied. Review the lease terms and current local rules before enabling a fee.

Who pays the ACH or card payment fee?

Paid-plan landlords choose the fee payer in payment settings. The platform fee is $6 per ACH payment or 3.49% on a card payment. The payment summary confirms the exact fee and payer before payment.

How does Rentari process rent payments?

Stripe processes supported Rentari rent payments. Rentari uses payment references and status updates to keep the rental ledger in sync. Read the current payment-processing and security details. A payment record or receipt does not confirm that a payout has reached the landlord's bank.

When will a payout reach my bank?

Timing depends on verification, payout approval, account history and bank processing. New accounts generally need at least 7 days of account history before automatic payouts can begin. First payouts and accounts under review may take longer. A payment marked paid does not guarantee that funds have reached the bank.
Configured delays after automatic-payout approval: under 30 days of account history: 7 days; 30 to 89 days: 4 days; 90 days or older: 2 days. These delays are not guaranteed bank arrival times.

Can I record payments made by cash or check?

Yes. Record offline payments in the payment workspace to keep the rental's balance up to date.

Can a tenant pay only part of the rent?

Yes, when the landlord has enabled partial payments for that lease. If partial payments are off, the tenant portal requires the full payable balance. Ask the landlord what the lease and payment settings allow.

Can tenants view payment history and receipts?

Tenants can review account history in the tenant portal and open or download a dated receipt when one is available for a completed payment. A receipt records the payment; it does not confirm that a payout has reached the landlord's bank. Landlords can follow payments and balances from their payment workspace.

How do I move an existing rent schedule into Rentari?

Choose a cutoff date and reconcile each rental's opening balance, credits, received payments and pending transfers. Check existing charges before adding a Monthly or One-time charge; confirm the rental, amount, due date and first charge period so the same rent is not charged twice. Follow the rent-record migration guide and charge setup instructions.

Complete the paid-plan payment setup and required verification, then explain the change, payment methods, selected fee payer and support route to residents. Tenants authorize eligible monthly autopay in their own account; saving a payment method or changing a collection preference does not enroll them. Confirm the old payment arrangement has ended before starting a new one. See collection setup and tenant autopay instructions. Review the lease and current local rules before configuring a late-fee policy; saving a policy is separate from applying a fee.

What should I check when a rent payment is pending or fails?

Open the original payment record and check its reference, amount, rental period and latest status. A tenant payment, an outstanding rent balance and a payout to the landlord's bank are different records. If a debit is pending or the bank shows money leaving while the portal shows an error, preserve the reference and dates and ask for reconciliation before attempting another payment.

Use the tenant payment troubleshooting guide for an eligible correction, or the missing bank deposit guide for payout tracking. Complete any verification request only through the provided secure flow. Share relevant references and masked account details with support; never send passwords, bank login credentials or identity documents by email. Read the payment-security details.

Can I collect and return a security deposit with Rentari?

Use the charge instructions to create a one-time Security deposit charge for the correct lease and tenant. A saved charge records an amount owed; it does not collect or verify funds.

Follow the deposit-return instructions. An online refund needs an eligible original deposit payment that can cover the full return. Review return prepares the calculation; Processing does not confirm completion. For a manual return, pay the tenant separately before recording its method, reference and date. Check the applicable holding, deduction, itemization, delivery and deadline requirements for the property.

Does editing rent change the lease and every payment?

Review the signed terms and applicable notice and rent-change requirements using the renewal guide. Confirm the agreed amount and effective date before updating future billing; changing a setting does not prove notice or complete an amendment.

Review existing charges and the renter's authorized autopay separately. Already processing or paid payments are not rewritten by a new rent setting. A recurring landlord charge is different from a tenant's autopay instruction; tenants manage their own authorization.

How should I compare rental payment platforms?

Compare Rentari vs Avail, Rentari vs RentRedi or Rentari vs Apartments.com using the same lease, charge and payment cycle. Verify the current plan, subscription and transaction charges, fee payer, payment methods, authorization, partial-payment controls, returns, payout tracking and exports.

Inspect the saved balance, actual payment and bank deposit separately. Partial payments do not establish automatic roommate shares or allocation under the lease. A free account, comparison page or paid subscription does not establish that an account is eligible or a particular transaction has completed.

Does paying rent through Rentari report it to credit bureaus?

No. A payment record or receipt in Rentari does not mean the payment was sent to a credit bureau. Rentari rent reporting is not available yet; check the current reporting status.

Set up online rent collection

Start with the rental and lease. Complete the required verification before inviting tenants to pay.

Set up rent collection

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