Free to list. Pay 50% of first month's rent when you get a tenant.
No monthly fees. No contracts. No hidden costs. Still a fraction of what a broker charges.
Diversify your risk
Don't get stuck when your only tenant leaves. Small units spread income across many businesses.
Never 100% exposed
One vacancy across 50 units is a 2% hit — not a crisis. Bet on a portfolio, not one anchor tenant.
Higher $/sqft
Small spaces command premium rates — more revenue from the same footprint.
For Landlords
+ 50% of first month's rent per confirmed lease
Minimum fee $99 · maximum $750
Small units = diversified risk. One vacancy is a fraction of your portfolio, not all of it.
- Unlimited listings
- Photos, amenities, map pin
- Direct tenant messages
- Lease management
- Lease document generation
- Diversified vacancy risk across units
- Listing analytics (coming soon)
- Monthly subscription fees
- Listing fees
- Hidden costs
For Tenants
Always. No fees. Ever.
- Browse all listings
- Filter by type, price, size, location
- Message landlords directly
- Lease document & consultation
- Submit leasing requests instantly
- Map view with verified locations
- Small business resources
- Community
- Broker fees
- Application fees
- Hidden costs
Compare the cost
See how RentSmall stacks up against traditional options for a $1,500/mo space.
| Platform | Listing Cost | Transaction Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Broker | Free | 1 month rent + 4-6% | $1,500-$5,000+ Plus commission on renewals |
| LoopNet | $89-$320/mo | None | $1,068-$3,840/yr No guaranteed tenant |
| RentSmall | Free | 50% of 1st month | $400-$750 Only pay when you get a tenant |
How the booking fee works
You only pay when your space gets a confirmed tenant. Here's the flow:
List your space for free
Add photos, set your price, and describe your space. Takes under 5 minutes. No credit card needed.
Get messages from tenants
Interested tenants will message you directly. Chat, schedule tours, negotiate terms — all free.
Receive a leasing request
When a tenant is ready, they submit a leasing request with their business info and desired move-in date.
Pay 50% of first month's rent to confirm
Approve the lease and pay via Stripe. That's it — no recurring charges, no percentage of the full lease. Fee is 50% of first month's rent (minimum $99, maximum $750). Still a fraction of what a broker charges.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the booking fee?
50% of the first month's rent, with a minimum of $99 and a cap of $750. For example, a $1,000/month space costs $500. A $2,000/month space costs $750 (the cap). Spaces under $198/month incur the $99 minimum. You only pay when you approve a tenant — never before.
Why 50% of first month's rent?
A traditional broker charges 100% of first month's rent plus 4-6% of the total lease value. We charge half of one month — dramatically less, and only when we deliver a confirmed tenant.
Is there a monthly subscription?
No. Listing on RentSmall is completely free, forever. The only fee is the one-time booking fee per confirmed lease.
Do tenants pay any fees?
No. RentSmall is 100% free for tenants. No application fees, no broker fees, no hidden costs.
What if the tenant cancels?
If a lease is cancelled before the tenant moves in, we'll work with you on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to be fair.
Can I list multiple spaces?
Yes! List as many spaces as you want, all for free. You only pay the booking fee per space that gets leased.
How does payment work?
We use Stripe for secure payment processing. When you approve a lease, you'll see the exact fee amount (50% of first month's rent, min $99, max $750) and pay via credit or debit card.