Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to HowMuchRent
Submit their rent, and can see what other renters are paying
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. HowMuchRent launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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I created https://www.howmuchrent.com last Friday to help bring this kind of transparency to Ireland, allowing people to submit their rents. Would love to get any HN feedback on the idea/website.
2023 · howmuchrent.com · its alternatives →
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2017 · eliotandme.com · its alternatives →
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AppealSeal▲151Appeal your home's property tax in minutes to get a refund!
Nov 2025 · appealseal.com · its alternatives →
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RentBillow▲78Rent almost anything TO and FROM other people
2015 · rentbillow.com · its alternatives →
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Rate your landlord and find your next home.
2015 · wyl.co · its alternatives →
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Joinery.nyc▲119Connect with outgoing tenants instead of brokers.
2016 · lighthouse.app · its alternatives →
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Generate professional demand letters in minutes to address rent increases, maintenance issues, and deposit disputes. Start defending your rights today.
2024 · defendmyrent.com · its alternatives →
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SharenSplit▲71Allowing tenants to host on Airbnb with landlord's consent.
2019 · sharensplit.com · its alternatives →
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NowRenting▲90Everything a landlord or rental agent needs in one web app.
2018 · nowrenting.com · its alternatives →
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eliot▲79When & where to get away for free while hosting on Airbnb.
2017 · eliotandme.com · its alternatives →
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Instant email alerts for new rentals in the Netherlands
2022 · its alternatives →
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historically, rentals in NYC have been pretty wild. the median 1BR in West Village as of July 2025 cost $5,750/month. about a month ago, NYC passed a law to ban broker fees which many predicted would have increased rents. I realized I had access to some original data from a previous project so I built a dashboard to help me visualize the changes and see for myself. you can filter by neighborhoods, bedrooms, original source where the rentals were posted, and select a timeframe. this is still a work in progress, so apologies in advance for any issues you encounter. I would love any…
2025 · leaseswap.nyc · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I built Own or Rent (https://ownorent.com) after getting frustrated with existing rent vs. buy calculators that hide assumptions and use confusing jargon. What's different: - 100% transparent calculations - no hidden fees or confusing math - Results in under 5 minutes without lengthy forms - Public REST API for developers building financial apps or LLM integrations - Clear breakdown of mortgage payments, taxes, maintenance, and opportunity costs The API is particularly useful for chatbots, financial advisory platforms, or any app that needs reliable rent vs. buy…
2025 · ownorent.com · its alternatives →
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Discovering Tomorrows Startups One Test At A Time
2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Portfolio analytics for landlords who think like investors
Dec 2025 · rentspan.io · its alternatives →
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Renting a flat and not a lawyer? Check Your Rental Agreement
Jan 2026 · checkmyrentalagreement.com · its alternatives →
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Never miss a rental listing in Ireland again
Feb 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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