Say hello to online rent payments.

And goodbye to writing rent checks.

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Say hello to online rent payments.

What are online rent payments?

Online payments are part of a Zillow service that your landlord uses to manage your rental. You get more flexible ways to pay, and you both get more peace of mind.

Why should I pay rent online?

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Auto-payments

Your rent's on time, every time when you choose to auto-pay.
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Pay from Anywhere

Pay on the go, or schedule your payments ahead of time.
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Freedom from Checks

No more envelopes or stamps either!
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Peace of Mind

It's simple to track every payment, so you can rest easy.

Boost your credit

Opt into rent reporting to build credit history as you pay rent on time.
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Clarity

You and your landlord always see the same info, so it's easy to avoid mixups.

How do I sign up?

It's easy. Your landlord just has to invite you by setting up your rental property.

Email or text your landlord this message to get started:

Hi! I'd like to securely pay my rent online through Zillow. It's free to you, and you’ll collect rent right in your bank account—so no more checks. Please do a quick, easy setup to invite me.

Here are the details.

How do online payments work?

Once your landlord invites you, verify what they told us, then...

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Choose how you would like to pay

You can pay with a debit or credit card or straight from your bank account.

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Schedule your first payment

Make a single payment or set up recurring auto-payments.

Is it secure to pay my rent online?

You definitely want your payments to stay private, and so do we. That's why we partner with Stripe and Plaid for processing. They're experts on payment security, and together we make it safe to pay your rent from anywhere there’s internet.

Bank-grade security and encryption
Zillow never stores your bank login or card info
Your landlord never sees your bank details or card numbers

Excited to pay rent online?

Email or text your landlord this message to get started:

Hi! I'd like to securely pay my rent online through Zillow. It's free to you, and you’ll collect rent right in your bank account—so no more checks. Please do a quick, easy setup to invite me.

Here are the details.

Does it cost anything to pay my rent online?

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Free
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$4.95 - $9.95 / transaction*
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2.95% / transaction*
*Processing fee amounts and available payment methods vary by state.

Common Questions

Which types of credit cards can I use?

Today you can pay your rent with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover cards.

Can I stop a payment that I’ve already scheduled?

Absolutely. It’s easy to stop or cancel any of your payments that aren't already in progress.

Can I make single payments instead of scheduling them in advance?

Sure, you’re always welcome to make a one-time payment. You can also pay with a credit card one month then directly from your bank account the next month.

If I have trouble, can I get help from someone at Zillow?

Of course! Email us anytime at rentpayments@zillow.com.