Rent Payments news and trends

Affirm and Esusu to Launch Flexible Payment Option for Renters
Buy Now Pay Later // January 22, 2026

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm has partnered with FinTech company Esusu to enable some people to pay their rent in two installments, CNBC reported Thursday (Jan. 22), citing an Affirm spokesperson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Zillow Lets Renters Report Payments to Credit Bureaus
Consumer Finance // November 19, 2025

Zillow is offering a tool designed to let renters build credit through rent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

TransUnion Says More Rent Payments Being Reported to Credit Reporting Agencies
Consumer Finance // September 15, 2025

More consumers’ rent payments are being reported to credit reporting agencies, possibly because of new laws and consumers self-reporting those payments, according to TransUnion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

PropTech Startup Blueground Accused of Price Gouging During LA Fires
Startups // February 05, 2025

Los Angeles accused rental startup Blueground of price gouging following the city’s wildfires. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
Property Management Report Shows Over Half of Tenants Pay Rent Online

August 09, 2024
In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants to landlords, outdated payment systems cause delays and frustration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Real-Time Rental Payments Provide Alternative to Outdated Systems

April 30, 2024
More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, representing billions of dollars in monthly rental payments to landlords and property managers. Despite this large sum, rent payments often rely on...

AppFolio Says Instant Payments Help Landlords and Tenants Navigate Tough Rental Market

February 13, 2023
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Digital Wallets Core to Adam Neumann’s Latest PropTech Venture, Flow

January 04, 2023
Digital wallet and embedded payments will help PropTechs turn renting an apartment into a community based, digital experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Zillow Lets Renters Report Payments to Credit Bureaus

November 19, 2025
Zillow is offering a tool designed to let renters build credit through rent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

TransUnion Says More Rent Payments Being Reported to Credit Reporting Agencies

September 15, 2025
More consumers’ rent payments are being reported to credit reporting agencies, possibly because of new laws and consumers self-reporting those payments, according to TransUnion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

PropTech Startup Blueground Accused of Price Gouging During LA Fires

February 05, 2025
Los Angeles accused rental startup Blueground of price gouging following the city’s wildfires. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Entrata Teams With Flex as Renters Seek Digital Payment Solutions

September 17, 2024
Entrata, an operating system for multifamily communities, has teamed with financial wellness solutions provider Flex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...