Apartment List
Finding renters a home they love for the value they deserve.
Profile last updated: June 2026
Real Estate • Founded 2011
At Apartment List, renting is personal. We’re a company built by renters for renters, dedicated to finding renters a home they love for the value they deserve. We aim to revolutionize renting by simplifying the process and connecting ready-to-move city dwellers with compatible living spaces. With over 6 million rental units on our platform, our cutting-edge technology matches renters to curated apartments for a personalized, guided, and stress-free rental search experience. Consider us your rental matchmaker.
Quick Facts
- IndustryReal Estate
- Founded2011
- Headquarters548 Market St, PMB 79519 San Francisco, CA 94104
- Certifications1
What Sets Us Apart
Built by Renters, for Renters
Our team understands the rental journey firsthand. We're passionate about solving real problems renters face, creating solutions grounded in authentic experience and genuine empathy.
Smart Matching Technology
Our cutting-edge AI connects you with compatible living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. We transform rental search from overwhelming to intuitive, removing friction at every step.
Massive Selection, Personal Touch
Access over 6 million curated rental units while receiving guided, personalized recommendations. We combine scale with care to help you find not just a place, but a home you love.
Renter Empathy
Every day, we put ourselves in renters' shoes. This empathy informs how we work, how we design, and how we connect with each other. Understanding the renting journey shapes every decision we make.
Continuous Learning
We embrace reinvention and growth at every level. Managers actively support professional development, courses are fully covered, and the organization rewards those who evolve and expand their skills.
Genuine Care & Kindness
Compassion is woven into how we treat each other. Beyond metrics and deadlines, we prioritize genuine human connection and look out for each other's wellbeing both at work and in life.
Virtual-First Flexibility
Our virtual-first model means talented people from across the country can contribute meaningfully from anywhere. We provide home-office stipends and trust our team to do great work on their own terms.
Inclusive Belonging
Diversity isn't a program—it's how we operate daily. We actively work to ensure every voice is heard, every perspective valued, and that everyone can truly be themselves at work.
Transparent Innovation
We lead with transparency and don't shy away from bold ideas. Leadership shares the vision openly, we celebrate experimentation, and we collectively problem-solve toward groundbreaking solutions.
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We're a company built by renters, for renters. Our mission is to revolutionize renting by simplifying the process and connecting renters with compatible living spaces. We believe home is more than a place—it's a feeling that should be open to everyone.
Apartment List is virtual-first, which means we unlocked new opportunities for talent across the country. While headquartered in San Francisco, we actively support remote work for employees nationwide, providing home-office stipends and the tools needed to succeed.
We pride ourselves on building a culture that allows space for learning and development. Managers are invested in their team members' professional growth, supporting career development courses and creating pathways for advancement. We believe in continuous reinvention and evolution.
Apartment List features over 6 million rental units on our platform, utilizing cutting-edge matching technology to connect renters with curated apartments tailored to their specific needs and lifestyle.
DEI is deeply integrated into our business and culture, not just a corporate buzzword. We have a dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, a documented equal pay policy, and actively partner with organizations like Mathison to build more equitable operations across our company.
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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.
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