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RentCafe.com is an apartment search website that offers the right tools to make your rental search simple and efficient. We are trusted by millions of renters who appreciate the smooth experience, from starting a search to moving in. You can easily go from browsing rental listings to contacting property leasing offices, to scheduling tours and applying online, all on RentCafe.com.
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430 S. Fairview Avenue, 93117, Santa Barbara, United States
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I live my apt
I live my apt. Almost 2 1/2 years . There are no problems .
I am not able to access my accounts ( I…
I am not able to access my accounts ( I have 2 email addresses) despite following the steps to reset my password.
I just wish the agents contact us…
I just wish the agents contact us faster so we will know what route to take as far as living in an apartment.. I didnt know it takes so long for them to reach out.
It was very easy to set up my account…
It was very easy to set up my account on RentCafe.com and get the ball rolling.
I feel like it’s a waste of time using…
I feel like it’s a waste of time using this your complies who are managers of these developments are very rude
Gorgeous place and very, very helpful staff with questions!
I was able to pull up their website as I am looking for a
#1 safe place to live (for my son and I) , #2 there were plenty of pictures so you know exactly what you’re getting, beautiful place…and people I’ve had to deal
with there were extremely helpful when I had questions
In answering them and very helpful when completing their application on line! Beautiful place and very very
Reasonable rental and I did my due diligence in checking
“All the boxes” in searching for a home for us!
Cathy Allred
Cathy Allred
The only thing that would make it an 5…
The only thing that would make it an 5 star for me is they need to make more efficient for applicator to get get back in to complete their applications easier. It is very hard getting back to complete your application
Just enjoy how quickly things come…
Just enjoy how quickly things come together and I receive info like pronto .
This site is easy to navigate and…
This site is easy to navigate and looking up costs is easy.
Disappointed in this app
Every time I apply at an apartment I find out the apartment are much more than what Rentcafe.com lists. Also, they list some as affordable housing that are not. Do you know how disappointing that is when you're trying to find a place that you can afford?
My rental experience
I'd like to sent Rent my apartment application the one online can't be filled out so I did a hard copy. Do you have a fax number?
Honesty
It gives you an application easy to read and search when you need it most
This is one of the worst programs it…
This is one of the worst programs it has ever been my misfortune to be forced to use. My property manager, that idiot Scott Litton who is abusing his tenants, told me I have to sign up for Rentcafe to pay my rent. But I can't. There is no sign up to pay rent. All I can do is look for apartments. How perfectly useless!
I love this app because it’s fast and…
I love this app because it’s fast and simple. It also provides your receipt instantly. I’ve used several other apps to pay rent, and this one surpasses all of them.
I have had nothing but frustration with…
I have had nothing but frustration with this app. I’ve logged in repeatedly and input my user name a password and get nothing but error messages. I got in after leasing group sent me an invitation but have never been able to log in since to finalize my lease agreement. . I’ve called all the tech people and still no success. My leasing manager wants me get this finalized asap.
First Key Homes is a SCAM
First Key Homes is a rental SCAM! They'll change the tentative move-in dates on you and lock you into paying a $500 holding fee before you even tour the property. Rent.cafe states you are allowed to tour the property for a small fee. I paid the fee; however, I was denied the tour. FKH stated that electrical work was being done on the property, and it wasn't safe to tour- after I placed the holding fee and admin fee. Nevada Power stated they were not working on that property. When I finally toured after calling them for the tenth time, there were TWO Ring cameras on the inside of the property, along with TWO large signs reading "Beware of Rental Scams". If I would have continued to wait on First Key Homes, a single mom, medically fragile baby, and a young bioy would be on the streets with no place to live. Shame on First Key. NEVER EVER deal with this fraudelent company.
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