Rentometer vs. Rentest: The 2025 Rental Estimate Showdown

Rentometer vs. Rentest: The 2025 Rental Estimate Showdown

We tested Rentometer and Rentest on multiple properties to see which tool delivers more accurate rent estimates, better comps, and greater value for property managers and investors.

Why This Comparison Matters

Your rent estimate affects vacancy rates, tenant quality, and long-term ROI.
Price it too high, and your unit may sit vacant. Too low, and you leave money on the table.

That's why we ran Rentometer and Rentest head-to-head — to find out which gives you the most accurate and actionable results.

1. Accuracy of Rent Estimates

• Rentometer: Pulled fewer comps and sometimes included properties that didn't match the target criteria well.
• Rentest: Uses AI-powered analysis with millions of verified records, allowing any bed/bath combo and filtering comps by distance, recency, and property type.

Example:
📍 4-bed, 1½+ bath single-family in Katy, TX (3203 Conrad Ln)

• Rentometer: $2,269 average rent (±1%), based on 36 comps within 0.75 miles — including wide variations and some outliers up to $3,395.
• Rentest: $2,310 average rent, based on 20+ true 4-bed comps within 0.5 miles, filtered for square footage and bath count, excluding outliers.

2. Comparable Properties

Comparables ("comps") are the backbone of a solid rent estimate.

• Rentometer: Often shows a limited list with missing data (e.g., square footage or bath count).
• Rentest: Delivers full-detail comps — including interactive maps, photos, filters, and CSV/PDF export — so you get a clear, data-rich picture.

3. Report Quality

Presentation matters — especially if you're sending rent estimates to owners or investors.

• Rentometer: Functional but plain.
• Rentest: Modern, branded, and client-ready. Add your logo and make an impression with polished reports.

4. Pricing & Value

| Feature | Rentometer Pro | Rentest Pro | | --------------------------- | --------------- | ----------- | | Bed/Bath Filter | Up to 1.5 baths | Any combo | | Free to Use | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | View Comps & Links for Free | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Branded Reports | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | API Credits Included | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Monthly Price | $29 | $11 |

🏁 Final Verdict

If you're just looking for basic rent numbers, Rentometer works.

But if you want accuracy, flexibility, and better presentation, Rentest delivers more value — often at a lower price.

🎯 Try it yourself:
Run your next property through Rentest and see the difference.
👉 Get Your Free Rent Estimate →