Best Short Term Rentals Software
Compare short-term, mid-term and flexible rental platforms and operators for apartment owners: marketplaces, furnished housing operators and master-lease partners.
10 Short Term Rentals solutions compared
Furnished Finder is a leading platform for mid-term rentals, offering 300,000+ listings without booking fees.
1 review
by Kasa
Kasa is home when you are away from yours. It's also a great place to work! Visit kasa.com/careers to apply!
2 reviews
by June Homes
We're using technology to fix the antiquated apartment rental experience for consumers & owners.
6 reviews
by Bungalow
One-of-a-kind homes and rooms for rent, in the best locations, at every price point.
2 reviews
by Landing
Landing is reinventing renting with flexible-lease apartments for people who want to say hello to possibility.
1 review
by Doorstep
Doorstep uses technology and firsthand landlord-and-tenant experience to simplify and improve renting for landlords and tenants.
1 review
by Blueground
Blueground redefines living by offering a leading platform for thousands of apartments globally, available for flexible stays, leveraging proprietary technology and operational excellence to meet the needs of a modern, mobile generation.
1 review
by 4stay
4stay is a SaaS marketplace for 150+ institutions, connecting students and interns to furnished off‑campus housing (1 month–1 year) with seamless online booking and zero-hassle stays.
1 review
by GoRoverGo
GoRoverGo, founded in 2019 and based in Houston, Texas, is a privately held company that offers an online platform for property managers.
2 reviews
What short-term and flexible rental platforms do
This category gathers marketplaces, operators and software for stays shorter than a traditional 12-month lease: nightly short-term rentals, furnished mid-term rentals for traveling professionals and relocations, flexible-lease apartments, and student and intern housing. For a multifamily owner the question is whether to run some units under these models, partner with an operator, or list on a marketplace directly.
Who should buy or partner
Owners with units in lease-up or seasonal vacancy, properties near hospitals, universities and corporate campuses, and operators exploring furnished or flexible-lease programs as an ancillary revenue line. Local regulation on short-term stays is the first filter.
How to choose
- Model. Marketplace listing (you operate), master lease to an operator (they operate), or software to run your own program.
- Regulatory fit. Local short-term rental rules, lease terms, HOA and lender restrictions.
- Economics. Revenue per available unit versus traditional leasing after furnishing, turnover, platform fees and management cost.
- Guest and resident experience. Screening, check-in, housekeeping and how flexible-stay guests coexist with long-term residents.
- Operations integration. Calendar sync, payments and maintenance tied into your existing systems.
Vendors listed in this category
Airbnb is the largest short-term rental marketplace. Furnished Finder is a leading platform for mid-term furnished rentals. Blueground, Landing, Kasa, June Homes and Bungalow operate furnished or flexible-lease apartments and rooms, often partnering with owners through master leases or management agreements. 4stay connects students and interns to furnished housing through institutions; Doorstep and GoRoverGo are rental platforms with their own models; check each profile for how they work with owners.
Implementation notes
Run the numbers on a small set of units with realistic occupancy and turnover assumptions, confirm legal and lender constraints, and pilot with one operator or marketplace before scaling. Keep long-term residents informed about flexible-stay units in their building.
Frequently asked questions
Can apartment owners list units on short-term rental platforms? Where local law, leases and lenders allow; many cities restrict short-term stays, and mid-term furnished rentals are often the more compliant option.
What is a mid-term rental? Furnished stays of roughly one to twelve months, typically for traveling professionals, relocations and insurance housing.
How do flexible-lease operators work with owners? Through master leases, revenue shares or management agreements on a block of units; terms vary by operator.
Is flexible leasing more profitable than traditional leasing? It can be in the right markets, after furnishing, turnover and platform costs; model it on your own data.
What software do I need to run my own program? Channel management, pricing, screening, keyless access and housekeeping scheduling; several tools are listed across BoostNOI's categories.