Top Problems With Rental Apps in 2026

We analyzed 1,196 negative reviews from the top 5 Rental apps on the App Store. Here's what users hate most.

1,196
Reviews Analyzed
10
Issues Found
78/100
Opportunity Score

Top User Complaints

Ranked by frequency — how often each complaint appears in negative reviews.

#1: Scam listings

High Severity

58% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Every apartment that has responded back wants a security deposit sent to them before even seeing the apartment."
"Literally every single property I see in my area is run by a scammer."

#2: Inaccurate pricing

High Severity

43% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"The price online for rent is not the real price it is misleading and wrong."
"Prices are never updated and are off by 500 or more."

#3: Unreliable app performance

Medium Severity

39% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"App keeps crashing every time I click on anything."
"It logs me out every time I close the app."

#4: Inadequate customer support

Medium Severity

27% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"No way to report scam listings."
"I’ve contacted support several times and no response."

#5: Excessive notifications and spam

Medium Severity

25% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Be prepared for 10-20 emails a day reminding you of selections you made 10-15 minutes prior."
"I am getting spammed non-stop with emails and texts."

#6: Lack of accurate filtering

Low Severity

22% of negative reviews mention this issue.

"Filters don’t work. If I place in a 3-bedroom in a specific price range, give me that."
"The filter didn’t work. Tho I set the pricing perimeter many times, the app still sends me results beyond my price range."

UX Pain Points

Design and usability issues driving negative reviews.

Confusing navigation

Frequent app crashes

Difficulty in changing search preferences

Inability to save searches properly

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