Tenant Screening Cost 2026: SmartMove $25-$48, RentSpree $39.99, ShareAble Quote-Only
Per-report pricing for the three tenant screening vendors most US landlords consider. TransUnion SmartMove publishes tier pricing for individual landlords. RentSpree bundles credit + background + eviction at $39.99 per applicant. TransUnion ShareAble (enterprise multifamily) is quote-only and pricing-blocked from automated verification.
The cheapest published per-report price across all three categories on this site is TransUnion SmartMove Basic at $25. RentSpree's $39.99 is closer to SmartMove Plus ($40) in bundle depth.
Vendor comparison
| Vendor | Cheapest report | Mid bundle | Deepest bundle | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RentSpree | Free Rental application | $39.99 Screening report | $19.99 PRO subscription | Published |
| TransUnion SmartMove | $25.00 SmartCheck Basic | $40.00 SmartCheck Plus | $48.00 SmartCheck Premium | Published |
| TransUnion ShareAble | ---- Enterprise / Multifamily | ---- | ---- | Quote only |
How to pick
Individual landlord with 1 to 5 properties
TransUnion SmartMove is the lowest-cost published option at $25 to $48 per report. Direct from TransUnion bureau data and Asurint criminal coverage. Sales tax applies on top. No subscription fee; pay per report.
Individual landlord who also collects rent
RentSpree at $39.99 per screening with free rental application tool is the integrated choice if you also use the platform for rent collection. ACH rent payments cost $3 per transaction for landlords; tenants pay 3% on credit card and zero on ACH. Add the $19.99 per user per month PRO subscription for advanced workflow features.
Enterprise multifamily portfolio (50+ units)
TransUnion ShareAble is the enterprise multifamily product; pricing is quote-only. Negotiated per portfolio; volumes above 200 reports per month typically receive material per-report discounts.
Hidden costs and watch-outs
- Sales tax applies on TransUnion SmartMove and is not in the listed $25 / $40 / $48 rate.
- RentSpree rent payment processing is $3 per ACH transaction for landlords; not included in the $39.99 screening fee.
- RentSpree PRO subscription at $19.99 per user per month is optional but bundled features (e-sign, document management) are not in the free tier.
- Income Insights and identity verification are bundled in SmartMove Premium ($48) only; SmartMove Plus ($40) does not include them.
- TransUnion ShareAble (enterprise) is a different product to SmartMove (individual landlord); confusion between the two is common in third-party listings.
Regulatory backdrop
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Applies to tenant screening reports. Landlord must provide adverse-action notice if denying tenancy based on the report.
- Federal Fair Housing Act. Restricts use of certain protected characteristics in tenant selection.
- State and city tenant-screening rules. Cook County IL, NYC, San Francisco have specific rules limiting use of criminal history.
Where to go next
- Open a per-vendor dossier: RentSpree, TransUnion SmartMove, TransUnion ShareAble.
- Run the multi-vendor calculator at your annual screening volume.