Less searching, more living.

For us, renting is personal — we’re a company built by renters for renters.

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What We Do

We’re here to deliver renters a home they love at the value they deserve.

Whether renters are embarking to a new city, in search of a quieter neighborhood, or making the jump to a two-bedroom apartment — consider us the rental matchmaker.

We’ve made it our mission to revolutionize renting by making it a stress-free, simple, and holistic experience, connecting ready-to-move renters with compatible city living.

After renters answer a few quiz questions, our AI curates a list of properties that pair with their lifestyle and must-haves — finding them a Perfect Match.

Brand Story

It all started when our Founder John Kobs moved to New York and had what he dubbed to be the “worst 24-hour apartment search in history”.

Rather than dwelling on his experience, Kobs utilized this as his own personal “ah-ha” moment. Renting shouldn’t be complicated.

Since that day, we’ve prided ourselves on exploring innovative solutions and utilizing AI technology to radically shift the rental experience, from time-consuming and stressful to quick, easy, efficient, and dare we say — fun.

Operating Principles

At Apartment List, our operating principles set us apart and set the standard for everything we do.

Make magic in the move

Every successful match is made with our renters, property partners, and Apartment List team in mind. We make thoughtful decisions, especially around trade-offs, to strike the perfect balance for everyone and create that Apartment List magic.

Have unapologetically high standards

We set the highest standards for ourselves, raising the bar in everything we do — from our communication, to the opportunities we take on, to the way we measure success — focusing on outcomes, not effort.

Play to win

When we think big, we win big. Together, we make big bets to reach higher goals. And when some bets don't pay off, we learn quickly, iterate, and continue aiming high and moving forward.

Use speed to our advantage

High-velocity, high-quality decision-making and agility can fuel transformation better than perfect plans. That’s why we make fast progress first, and continue iterating toward the best outcome.

Dare to diverge

We see every conversation as an opportunity to challenge one another in the best way possible. We encourage and participate in healthy debate, welcoming diverse perspectives and feedback to move conversations forward and make intentional decisions.

Be a learn-it-all, not a know-it-all

We’re driven by honesty, not ego. We don’t have all the answers, and we aren’t afraid to admit when we’re wrong. We’re constantly learning from the best, going beyond the status quo, and sharpening our tools to fuel our growth.

Embrace the beautiful mess

In our rapidly growing business, we navigate the mess, the ambiguity, and the unknown together. When we’re faced with a challenge, we remain fearless and agile as we keep moving forward.

Leaders

Our leadership principles set the standard for how we build and lead teams to success.

Our success is determined by the quality of our teams. That’s why we don’t just attract the best talent — we develop our teams to their full potential and push one another to keep raising the bar.

Our leaders prioritize accountability, learning, and reflection — both individually and for their teams. We understand decisions, outcomes, and work happen through us or because of us — never to us.

What worked once doesn’t always work the same way again. Our leaders relentlessly drive progress and push for innovation, urging our peers and teams to challenge convention, move fast, and take bolder risks.

We take a “find it out” or “figure it out” approach and stay deeply informed about what's happening across the organization. It’s how our leaders provide the guidance and clarity teams need to do their best work.

Go Beyond

We’re dedicated, innovative thinkers who show up every day to ensure our renters and clients get what they want and deserve.

Always Home

With our round-the-clock AI technology, we’re here 24/7 to deliver an experience that feels just like home.

Check All The Boxes

Your wishlist is our command — we find joy in delivering personally curated properties and even provide suggestions based on your list.

Your Silver Lining

We handle the not-so-fun parts of the rental search and let you focus on the excitement of finding your next apartment.

Do Better

We’ve set a high bar for renting and are committed to delivering on this promise for each and every move-in.

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Life at Apartment List

Spread across the world, Apartment List is a virtual first workplace — we live and work in 142 cities, 32 states, and 2 countries. And while our locations may be different, we all embody our mission — connecting more renters to homes they love. We call ourselves A-listers!

This flexibility allows us to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion without boundaries.

Want to join us? Check out our careers page.

DEI

We’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture for every A-lister — but we recognize there’s always room to be better. As we continue to invest in DEI, we hold ourselves accountable to further challenge the status quo.

From our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Black @ A-List, Women @ AL, API-List, Listos, and Pride-List, to affinity month celebrations and Give Back days — these are some of the ways Apartment List celebrates and honors diversity.

Social Impact

Home Bridge

Meet Home Bridge — Apartment List's social impact program puts our vision of "Everyone deserves a home they love" into action. To date, we’ve delivered 13,000 nights of free housing to families facing times of crisis — that’s equivalent to 35 years of housing! This a feat that would not be possible without our dedicated real estate and community partners.

Learn more about how you can get involved, and read our 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report here.