RentSpree Tenant Screening Pricing 2026: Credit + background + eviction report $39.99 per Check
RentSpree's freemium tenant screening pricing, the PRO subscription tier, and the rent payment processing fees that bite landlords using the integrated platform.
The fast facts
| Category | Tenant screening |
| Pricing model | freemium |
| Cheapest published | $39.99 per check (Credit + background + eviction report) |
| Free tier | Free rental application tool (screening reports priced separately). |
| Geographic coverage | United States. |
| Source | www.rentspree.com/pricing |
| Verified | 17 June 2026 |
Tier breakdown
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Rental application | Free | Landlord intake of applicant contact and basic information. |
| Screening report | $39.99 / applicant | Credit report (with score), background check, eviction history. Tenant typically pays. |
| PRO subscription | $19.99 / user / month | Advanced landlord workflow features. 30-day free trial available. |
The pricing model in one paragraph
Freemium for landlords: the rental application is free, screening reports are priced per applicant. Tenants typically pay the screening fee on submission. Landlords can optionally subscribe to PRO for advanced features.
Notes from the pricing page
- Rental application collection tool is free for landlords; pricing applies only when the screening report is run.
- Recurring rent payment processing: $3 per ACH transaction for landlords. Tenants pay 3% on credit / debit card payments. ACH bank transfers are free for tenants.
- PRO subscription is $19.99 per user per month with a 30-day free trial.
- Many landlords configure the application so tenants pay the $39.99 screening fee at submission.
The three pricing surfaces
- Rental application. Free for landlords. Tenant submits contact info and basic application data. Use it to collect applicants before paying for screening.
- Screening report. $39.99 per applicant. Credit (with score), background check, eviction history bundled. Tenant typically pays the fee on submission, though landlords can configure to pay themselves.
- PRO subscription. $19.99 per user per month with 30-day free trial. Adds e-signed lease, document management, applicant ranking, and other landlord workflow features beyond the basic free tier.
Rent payment processing fees
If you use RentSpree for rent collection alongside screening, the fee structure is:
- Landlord pays $3 per ACH rent transaction. This is per recurring rent payment, not per month.
- Tenants pay 3% on credit / debit card payments. Standard interchange.
- Tenants pay zero on ACH bank transfers. Free for the tenant; landlord still pays the $3.
RentSpree vs TransUnion SmartMove
For individual landlords screening 1 to 10 applicants per year, TransUnion SmartMove Basic at $25 per report is cheaper than RentSpree's $39.99 bundle. SmartMove Plus at $40 is the closer like-for-like comparison; both include credit + background + eviction. SmartMove Premium at $48 adds Income Insights and identity verification. RentSpree wins for landlords who also want rent collection, e-sign lease, and document management in one platform; SmartMove wins for landlords who only need the screening report.
What the screening report contains
- Credit report with score (TransUnion bureau data).
- Background check (criminal records, national + county where applicable).
- Eviction history.
- Some configurations include income and employment verification depending on landlord setup.
Configuration tips for landlords
- Set the tenant to pay the screening fee on application submission. This is the default and saves landlord cost.
- Use the free rental application to pre-filter applicants before triggering the paid screening.
- 30-day PRO free trial lets you evaluate the lease + document management features before committing to $19.99 per month.
- If you collect rent via ACH, the $3 per transaction adds up; for a $2,000 monthly rent it is 0.15% of the payment. Less than card processing on the tenant side.
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