About RentDeals

What We Do

RentDeals helps renters discover apartment move-in specials and deals that they might otherwise miss. We aggregate special offers like "8 weeks free" or "2 months free rent" from apartments.com and other sources, making it easy to find and compare the best deals in your area.

Our platform automatically calculates the effective rent for each deal, showing you exactly how much you'll save over the course of your lease.

What Are Move-In Specials?

Move-in specials are promotional offers from apartment communities designed to attract new tenants. These deals can save you thousands of dollars on your lease. Common types include:

  • Free Weeks/Months: The most common type. If you see "8 weeks free on a 12-month lease," you don't pay rent for 8 weeks, but the discount is usually spread across all 12 months as a lower monthly rate.
  • Reduced Deposits: Lower or completely waived security deposits.
  • Gift Cards: Move-in bonuses, gift cards, or other incentives.
  • Waived Fees: Application fees, administrative fees, or pet fees waived.

Why Do Apartments Offer These Deals?

Apartment communities offer move-in specials for several reasons:

  • To fill vacant units quickly during slower rental seasons
  • To compete with other properties in the area
  • To attract tenants to newly built or renovated properties
  • To reach occupancy targets set by property managers

These deals are legitimate and can result in significant savings for renters who know where to look for them.

How to Use RentDeals

1. Search Your City

Enter your city name on the homepage to see all available move-in specials.

2. Filter and Sort

Use our filters to narrow down by bedrooms and price range. Sort by biggest savings, lowest rent, deals ending soon, or newest additions.

3. Review Deal Details

Each deal card shows the regular rent, effective rent after the deal, total savings, and other important details.

4. Contact the Property

Click "View Deal" to go directly to the apartments.com listing. Contact the property to verify the deal and schedule a tour.

5. Sign Up for Alerts

Subscribe to email alerts to be notified when new deals are added in your area.

Important Disclaimer

  • Always verify deals directly with the property. Deals can change or expire without notice.
  • RentDeals is not affiliated with apartments.com or any apartment community listed on this site.
  • We provide information for convenience only. Always read the lease terms carefully before signing.
  • Deal availability may be subject to credit approval, move-in dates, unit availability, and other terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RentDeals free to use?

Yes! RentDeals is completely free for renters. We never charge to search for or view deals.

How do you calculate effective rent?

We parse the deal description (e.g., "8 weeks free") and calculate how that discount spreads across a 12-month lease. For example, if regular rent is $2,000/month and you get 8 weeks free, you pay for 10 months instead of 12, giving you an effective monthly rate of ~$1,667/month.

Are these deals guaranteed?

No. Deals can change or expire at any time. Always verify the current offer with the property before making any commitments.

How often are deals updated?

We regularly add new deals. Sign up for email alerts to be notified when deals are added in your area.

Can I submit a deal I found?

Not yet, but we're working on this feature! For now, deals are added manually by our team.

Do you cover my city?

We're constantly expanding. If we don't have deals in your city yet, sign up for email alerts and we'll notify you when deals become available.