Property Management
AppFolio Review
The market-leading property management platform for mid-to-large residential, commercial, and community association portfolios.
Starting at $1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)
AppFolio Pros
- ✓Category leader — most comprehensive feature set
- ✓Covers residential, commercial, and HOA on one platform
- ✓Advanced AI for leasing and maintenance
- ✓Strong integrations and API
AppFolio Cons
- ✗50-unit minimum — not for small landlords
- ✗Per-unit pricing adds up fast
- ✗Implementation can be lengthy
- ✗Onboarding fee required
Product Overview
AppFolio is the platform most professional property managers benchmark against. It covers residential, commercial, student housing, and community associations in one codebase, and its AI features (automated leasing, smart maintenance, predictive metrics) are the most advanced in the category. The minimum-unit threshold (50 units) intentionally filters out small landlords — AppFolio is for property management companies, not DIY investors. Pricing is per-unit per-month and adds quickly at scale.
AppFolio features
- ✓Online Rent Collection
- ✓Tenant Screening
- ✓Maintenance Request Tracking
- ✓Owner Portal
- ✓Accounting & Reporting
- ✓Lease E-Signature
- ✓Listing Syndication
- ✓Mobile App (iOS + Android)
Ready to try AppFolio?
Starting at $1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)
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