RentCafe Launches New App With Video Feed, AI Search and In-App Applications

Now available on iOS, Apartment Search by RentCafe is the first app that takes renters from search to application in one seamless experience.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- RentCafe today announced the launch of its mobile app, Apartment Search by RentCafe, which brings apartments and neighborhoods to life through video and verified renter reviews, with tools to book tours and apply, all in one place. Renters can explore a scrollable social-style video feed, describe their wish list to Ren, RentCafe's AI search agent, or browse and filter listings on a map.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Apartment Search by RentCafe gives renters more ways to explore and find their next apartment:

Renters can browse apartment videos, explore the space and save the ones they love.

Renters can chat with Ren, our AI search agent, to find apartments that fit their lifestyle.

• Swipe through videos. For visual explorers, the video search is a fun way to look at apartments. Built to feel like scrolling through a social feed, it lets renters swipe through full apartment walkthroughs, get a real sense of the space, and save the homes worth visiting.
   
• Chat with Ren. Renters who prefer a conversation over filters have Ren, RentCafe's powerful AI apartment search agent. Ren finds apartment matches based on lifestyle needs through conversation and offers helpful comparisons.
   
• Read verified resident reviews. For renters who want the real story, reviews from people who actually live there offer honest insight into each community, so renters can choose where to tour with confidence.

• Browse and filter. Detail-driven renters can use the app's new elevated listings browsing experience. It offers map and GPS search, and specific filters, so renters can explore options at their own pace.

Search, tour and apply in one app

Apartment Search by RentCafe connects all the key steps in the rental process: apartment search, tour scheduling and applications. Inside the app, renters can:

• Explore 3D tours of apartments and property common areas
• Schedule in-person tours on the property's own calendar
• Complete and submit applications
• Save favorites and receive alerts when new matches appear

"Apartment hunting looks different for everyone, and this app was created with that in mind," said Samantha Skrobot, Renter Advocate at RentCafe. "Whether renters want to chat with Ren and get instant matches, swipe through apartment videos like a social feed or browse listings on a map, the app gives them a way to search that fits their preferences." 

Apartment Search by RentCafe is free to download and currently available on iOS.

Explore the app's features in this detailed guide and download it from the App Store to start your search today.

For more information, please reach out to us at [email protected].

About RentCafe
RentCafe is the only fully integrated renting platform that supports renters at every stage, from searching and applying to signing a lease, moving in and managing their rental all in one place.

SOURCE RentCafe