For renters facing a renewal
Your rent is going up.See what it really costs.
Enter your current and new rent. Then check whether nearby rentals give you room to negotiate.
How it works
Free until there is something worth paying for.
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See what it costs you
Enter both rents. What the increase adds over a year appears straight away.
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Check the market, free
Add your address and we compare your renewal with comparable rentals near you. No account needed.
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Negotiate, if it is worth it
If the market supports it, see roughly what is at stake. $49 once unlocks your counter, target range and message.
Before you pay
We check your case before we charge anything.
The free check looks at how many comparable rentals exist near you and whether they agree. The negotiation is only offered when that evidence can support a counter.
Some addresses simply have too little data. When that happens, we say so and there is nothing to buy.
Strong match
Enough close comparable rentals, telling a consistent story.
Negotiation available
Reasonable match
Enough comparable data to support a counter, with more variation.
Negotiation available
Not enough data
Too few reliable comparable rentals near your address.
We tell you. Nothing to buy.
- How the check works is explained in our methodology.
The negotiation
A number you can defend, in words you can send.
If your case qualifies, $49 unlocks a specific counter anchored to what comparable homes rent for, the evidence behind it, and a message ready to send. When your landlord replies, paste it in and we work out your next move.
- Your strongest comparable rentals, ranked
- A recommended opening counter
- A target settlement range
- Your first message, written for you to send
- Analysis of every reply, and your next move
- Unlimited rounds for this renewal
One payment for this renewal, however many rounds it takes. No subscription. Pricing and refunds
Hi Jordan,
Thanks for sending the renewal terms. I'd like to renew and stay in the apartment.
The proposed $2,050 is above what comparable one-bedrooms nearby are listed for right now: $1,875, $1,900 and $1,925 (details below).
I'd like to propose $1,900 per month. If that works, I'm happy to sign a 15-month renewal this week.
Best,
Alex
How we work
Built for your side of the table.
You stay in charge
CounterRent never contacts your landlord or property manager. You read every message, change what you like, and send it yourself.
Honest about outcomes
Your landlord decides. We give you evidence and a plan, which improves your position; we never promise a result we cannot control.
Numbers from data, not guesses
The counter, target range and comparisons are calculated from your inputs and listing data. Written messages are drafted from those figures.
Market analysis, not legal advice
CounterRent is not a law firm. If you think a rent limit applies to your home, a local tenant organization can help you check.
Guides
Negotiating on your own? Start here.
- GuideHow to negotiate a rent increaseA practical, step-by-step way to negotiate a rent increase: check your timeline, gather comparable rents, pick a number, and ask in writing.
- GuideHow much should you counter your landlord?How to choose a rent counteroffer: start from comparable rents, adjust for your unit, leave room to settle, and know your walk-away number.
- GuideRent increase negotiation letter and email templatesFree templates for responding to a rent increase: a short email, a detailed negotiation letter, three situational versions and a follow-up to adapt.
Questions
Common questions
More in the full FAQ, or email support@counterrent.com.
Does CounterRent guarantee I will pay less?
Do you contact my landlord?
What if there is not enough data for my address?
Is it a subscription?
Is this legal advice?
See if you have room to negotiate
Enter your current rent and your renewal offer to see what the increase costs over a year, then check comparable rentals near you. Free, with no account. $49 only if your case qualifies and you choose to negotiate.