Top 5 Apps to Find Your Next Perfect Home

Are you looking for a new place to rent from and have a comfortable setup to call home? Are you wondering how to find home rentals you can trust? If so, then you should start by learning all about the top apps that help renters find homes. 

Whether you're looking for an apartment to rent, a house to rent, or condos to rent, it's important that you infuse modern technology during your search. There are a ton of awesome apps that can help you get set up.

See below for an in-depth article listing our favorite apps that we recommend for finding ideal home rentals.

1. Zillow Rentals

If you thought that Zillow was just for those that want to buy all the property they can during this crazy housing market we're in, think again. 

Zillow actually dedicates a lot of its resources to renters as well. The Zillow Rentals app places even more of a priority on it by creating an app exclusively for those looking for leases (hence the name). 

At the heart of this app is an easy-to-use interface that allows you to search thousands of listings and find your next potential home rentals. You can even use filter options like only showing pet-friendly properties, ones with a washer/dryer in the unit, and more.

We especially recommend this app to those with growing families. If you have a child or two but aren't looking to become a homeowner just yet, Zillow Rentals can help you find the perfect bed/bath combo. 

The Zillow Rentals app even has your budget in mind. Using its affordability calculator, you can discover how much that you can afford to rent. That way, the next home you move into will fit your room count needs and budget needs. It's a win-win!

2. RENTCafe

Maybe you're searching for a new place because you're tired of the miscommunication between the owner of your property and the property manager. Perhaps you've been burned by a landlord in the past.

Whatever the case might be, you want to make sure that the property manager at your next place is someone you can see yourself working with. It's an important part of the rental process.

RENTCafe can be an incredible tool for you as you search through properties. It only lists rentals that are placed by the property manager themself, so there's no disconnect there.

You can get an immediate feel for what the property manager is looking for in a tenant and vice versa. If you feel a solid form of communication with them, then it will make your renting experience all the more pleasant!

3. OfferUp

If you're transitioning from small apartments to home rentals (or starting all over again), then you'll need to purchase some new furniture to fill the home. After all, an empty house isn't very comfortable!

That's where OfferUp, and other apps like it, can be a saving grace. It allows you to scan local deals on furniture, decor, and other items and save a ton of money on buying brand-new ones. You can quickly fill your home full of essentials. 

The app also prioritizes helping schedule easy meet-ups between sellers and buyers, so you can fill up your home as fast or as leisurely as you please!

4. Zumper

The process of finding a new home or apartment for rent can be stressful. You have to search local listings, schedule tours, get pre-qualified, and so forth... it's exhausting.

Thankfully, Zumper has been created to streamline the entire process. It makes renting an apartment super easy, even allowing you to get pre-qualified for the space and place a deposit quickly to lock it down.

They also have an instant apply feature, which acts a lot like LinkedIn's easy apply for jobs. The landlord will review your application and reach out to you quickly.

5. SafeButler

First, let's kick things off by addressing the 800-pound gorilla in the room: renters insurance. A survey once found that, shockingly, almost 6 out of every 10 renters don't have renters insurance in place. 

That is a habit we can no longer tolerate. If you don't have coverage, then you're leaving yourself susceptible to an accident you can't recover from. Quite frankly, you may have to start all over again without renters insurance to protect you. Don't leave that up to chance!

One reason so many renters lack coverage is because they aren't sure where to start looking. The SafeButler app has you covered! It can help you compare insurance policies and find the best coverage for your needs. 

The best part? It's super easy to use. Simply answer the questions that SafeButler asks. After you do that, your SafeButler (the app) will negotiate with insurance companies right then and there to try and get you the best price.

After that, you'll get instantaneous quotes from some of the most trusted renters' insurance providers on the market. You can compare the details of each policy to make sure you find the best combination of price and coverage. 

After using SafeButler, you'll go into your new rental agreement with total peace of mind. No matter what happens, you're covered!

Renters: Use These Apps to Save Yourself the Hassle

Now that you have seen a list of the most helpful apps for renters to use, be sure to use this information to your advantage.

Take the time to read this article for all of our tips on renters that are packing and moving on a budget. 

What are you waiting for? Start your new rental journey today by using our SafeButler app to find the best renters' insurance for your needs.