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# Best Rent Collection Apps for Small Landlords (2026): A Fair Comparison
- URL: https://landlordsheet.com/best-rent-collection-apps-for-small-landlords/
- Published: 2026-10-16T13:51:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-16T13:53:18.000Z
- Description: Baselane, TurboTenant, RentRedi, Avail, Stessa and Landlord Studio compared on price, who pays the fees, payout speed and extras, with every claim checked against the official site.
- Author: Jon
- Tags: Operations, Rent, Comparisons

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Online rent collection is one of the easiest upgrades a small landlord can make. Tenants get autopay and reminders. You get a payment record, fewer "check's in the mail" conversations, and late fees that apply themselves.

There are a lot of apps, and most of them do the basics well. The real differences are **who pays the transaction fees, how fast money reaches you, what the paid tier adds, and what else is bundled in** (banking, bookkeeping, screening, leases).

Below is a fair overview of six popular options for landlords with roughly 1–20 units. **Pricing and features were checked against each company's official pricing page in October 2026.** They change often, so confirm on the official site before you sign up.

## Quick comparison

| App             | Free plan?        | Paid tier (as listed)                                               | Tenant ACH fee (free plan)               | Card fee                       |
| --------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Baselane        | Yes (Core)        | Smart: $20/mo on an annual plan                                     | $2 (landlord can cover or pass on)       | 3.49% (tenant pays)            |
| TurboTenant     | Yes               | Paid tiers listed at $12.42/mo and $16.48/mo                        | $2 fee listed; free ACH on top tier      | See official site              |
| RentRedi        | No (paid only)    | $29.95/mo monthly; $20/mo 6-month; $12/mo annual                    | See official site                        | See official site              |
| Avail           | Yes (Unlimited)   | Unlimited Plus: $9/unit/mo                                          | $2.50 per bank transfer (waived on Plus) | 3.5% (added to tenant payment) |
| Stessa          | Yes (Essentials)  | Manage $12/mo annual ($15 monthly); Pro $28/mo annual ($35 monthly) | See official site                        | See official site              |
| Landlord Studio | Yes (Go, 3 units) | Pro $15/mo; Pro Plus $30/mo (3 units included, $1.20/extra unit)    | See official site                        | See official site              |

"See official site" means the fee wasn't clearly stated on the pricing page I checked. Don't assume it's zero.

## Baselane

**Best for:** landlords who want rent collection tied directly to property-specific bank accounts and bookkeeping.

What the official site says:

- **Core plan is $0/month** and includes automated rent, reminders and late fees, property-level income and expense tracking, and Schedule E reports.
- Banking is provided through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Baselane is a financial technology company, not a bank.
- **Rent paid by ACH incurs a $2 fee**, which the landlord can cover or pass to the tenant. Card payments carry a **3.49%** convenience charge paid by the tenant.
- **Smart plan: $20/month on an annual plan**, adding faster (2-day) rent deposits, auto-tagging, receipt matching, balance sheet reports and shared access.

**Worth knowing:** It's built around opening Baselane banking accounts. If you want to keep your existing bank, weigh how much of the value you'd use.

[Visit Baselane's official site →](https://www.baselane.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## TurboTenant

**Best for:** DIY landlords who want listing, screening, leases and rent collection in one free-to-start platform.

What the official site says:

- **Free plan at $0/month** with listing and marketing, applicant screening and online rent collection. TurboTenant states there are no fees or contracts on the free plan.
- **Paid tiers are listed at $12.42/month and $16.48/month.** The higher tier lists free ACH payments, income verification and built-in accounting tools.
- A **$2 fee** is listed for bank-transfer rent payments on the lower tiers. Renters pay a **$45 screening fee** when they apply (landlords can choose to pay it).
- TurboTenant also sells full-service management ("Autopilot"), including a one-time **$1,500** tenant-placement option.

**Worth knowing:** The free plan is genuinely usable. Check which tier includes the features you care about most (e-signed leases, free ACH, accounting).

[Visit TurboTenant's official site →](https://www.turbotenant.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## RentRedi

**Best for:** landlords with several units who prefer one flat price with no per-unit fees.

What the official site says:

- **One plan with every feature**, unlimited properties, tenants and teammates.
- **$29.95/month** billed monthly, **$20/month** on a 6-month plan, or **$12/month** billed annually.
- **30-day money-back guarantee.** It's billed at signup, not a free trial.
- Tenant-paid screening: **$39.99** for credit, criminal and eviction, or **$49.99** with income verification.

**Worth knowing:** No free tier. For a single unit, a free plan elsewhere may be enough. With more units, flat pricing gets more attractive.

[Visit RentRedi's official site →](https://rentredi.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## Avail

**Best for:** landlords who want free listing, screening, state-specific leases and rent collection, and don't mind tenants paying a small ACH fee.

What the official site says:

- **Unlimited plan: $0/unit**, including listings syndicated to many rental sites, screening, state-specific leases with digital signing, rent collection and maintenance tracking.
- **Unlimited Plus: $9/unit per month**, adding faster payouts, waived ACH fees, custom application questions and lease customization.
- On the free plan, **tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer**. A **3.5% processing fee** is added to card payments on any plan.

**Worth knowing:** Per-unit pricing on Plus adds up as you grow. Compare it with flat-price options once you pass a few units.

[Visit Avail's official site →](https://www.avail.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## Stessa

**Best for:** landlords whose priority is bookkeeping and reporting, who also want rent collection in the same place.

What the official site says:

- **Essentials (free)** includes unlimited properties, automatic bank feeds, basic reports, tenant screening, maintenance tracking and online rent collection.
- **Manage: $12/month paid annually ($15 monthly)** adds accelerated rent payments, a Schedule E report and legal forms.
- **Pro: $28/month paid annually ($35 monthly)** adds advanced reports, budgeting, unlimited receipt scanning and more.
- Banking services are provided through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. Stessa is not a bank.

**Worth knowing:** Stessa's strength is the accounting side. See our [landlord bookkeeping software comparison](https://landlordsheet.com/best-landlord-bookkeeping-software/).

[Visit Stessa's official site →](https://www.stessa.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## Landlord Studio

**Best for:** small landlords who want rent collection plus solid accounting in a mobile-friendly app.

What the official site says:

- **Go (free)** for up to 3 units: listings, screening reports, online rent collection, manual income and expense tracking.
- **Pro: $15/month** and **Pro Plus: $30/month** (US pricing), each including 3 units plus **$1.20 per extra unit**. Pro adds bank feeds, automated rent reminders, Schedule E and other tax reports, and Xero integration.
- A **14-day free trial** of Pro with no credit card required.

**Worth knowing:** The free plan caps at 3 units, and automated rent reminders are on paid tiers.

[Visit Landlord Studio's official site →](https://www.landlordstudio.com/?ref=landlordsheet.com)

## How to choose

Ask yourself four questions:

1. **Who pays the fees?** Decide whether you'll absorb ACH fees or pass them on, and check what your lease and local law allow.
2. **How fast do you need the money?** Faster payouts are often a paid feature.
3. **What else do you need?** If you also want screening and leases, an all-in-one helps. If bookkeeping matters most, weigh Stessa, Baselane or Landlord Studio.
4. **How many units?** Free and per-unit plans suit 1–3 units. Flat-price plans get more attractive as you grow.

Whatever you pick, keep your own record of who paid what and when. The [Landlord Operations Kit ($15)](https://payhip.com/b/xzWaw?ref=landlordsheet.com) includes a rent roll and tenant ledger that work alongside any app. Read [rent collection tips for landlords](https://landlordsheet.com/rent-collection-tips-for-landlords/) for policies that cut late payments regardless of the tool. Want a simple spreadsheet first? Grab the [free Single-Property Tracker](https://payhip.com/b/DORST?ref=landlordsheet.com).

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*Pricing and features were checked against each company's official website in October 2026 and can change at any time; confirm current terms before signing up. This page is for general information only and is not financial or legal advice. Some links may be affiliate links; see the* [*affiliate disclosure*](https://landlordsheet.com/affiliate-disclosure/)*. — Jon, Everyone's Landlord*