How Much Does Avail (Realtor.com) Cost in 2026?

Avail (Realtor.com-owned since 2020) is the unique freemium property management platform with Realtor.com listing network integration. For individual landlords + 'accidental landlords' + small real estate investors wanting $0 subscription cost + pay-only-for-features economics, Avail's freemium model is strategically differentiated. Realtor.com parent company ownership provides access to Realtor.com national rental listing network — free listings reach millions of rental searchers on Realtor.com + partner sites. Competitive acquisition channel vs Zillow Rental Manager + other listing networks. For landlords prioritizing listing network reach, Avail + Realtor.com synergy valuable. FREE Unlimited plan includes core property management: unlimited rental listings + online applications + digital leases + rent collection + maintenance requests + basic tenant screening. For landlords with stable tenant base + minimal turnover, free tier is genuinely sufficient + eliminates subscription cost. CRITICAL ECONOMICS: Avail's 'free' economics flip for active-leasing landlords. Pay-per-screening $25-55 × 3 applicants per vacancy × 5 vacancies/year = $375-825/year. Add credit reports $15-20 × 15 reports = $225-300/year. Add state-specific lease templates $20-40 × 5 leases = $100-200/year. Total year: $700-1,325 pay-per-feature costs. Compare RentRedi Grow $144/year with tenant-paid screening options = $144/year landlord cost. For turnover-heavy or active-leasing landlords, RentRedi Grow subscription + tenant-paid screening dramatically cheaper than Avail pay-per-use despite 'free' positioning. For stable-tenant landlords with minimal turnover + low screening volume, Avail freemium wins. Calculate expected annual pay-per-feature usage before assuming Avail economic advantage. Realtor.com acquisition (2020, News Corp subsidiary) provides backing + listing network integration. For landlords already using Realtor.com for rental search + marketing, Avail consolidates platform. However, News Corp parent priorities may affect product roadmap vs independent alternatives. Tenant screening $25-55/screening pay-per-use is expensive vs DoorLoop TransUnion included all tiers + RentRedi tenant-paid screening. For high-turnover portfolios, pay-per-screening economics disadvantage. State-specific leases $20-40/lease is category-competitive — Buildium + DoorLoop + AppFolio include state-specific templates. Avail template quality acceptable for standard residential leases. For complex commercial or specialty leases, consult attorney. Payment processing fees (ACH 50¢-$2 per transaction, credit card 2.5-3%) typical category rates. For 20 monthly ACH rent payments at $1.00 each: $240/year ACH fees. Add occasional credit card late payments: $50-200/year additional. Total year: $290-440 payment processing beyond 'free' subscription. Historical Premium tier $5/month per unit (for landlords wanting premium features without pay-per-use) — verify current pricing + feature set. For 10-unit landlord: $50/month × 12 = $600/year premium tier + free screening/leases included? Verify specifically during sign-up. No subscription contracts — free tier enables genuine evaluation + risk-free commitment. Small-landlord focus means less feature depth for larger portfolios. For property managers with 50+ units, Avail insufficient — upgrade to Buildium + DoorLoop + AppFolio required. Where Avail wins: UNIQUE FREE unlimited plan ($0 subscription) with Realtor.com listing network access, pay-per-feature economics work for stable-tenant low-turnover landlords, Realtor.com parent company national listing reach (millions of rental searchers), no subscription contracts + truly free model + digital leases + online applications + rent collection included free. Where it loses: pay-per-feature economics expensive for active-leasing + turnover-heavy landlords (RentRedi Grow cheaper total), tenant screening $25-55/screening expensive vs competitors' included screening, less feature depth than mid-to-large property management platforms, News Corp/Realtor.com parent priorities may affect product direction, less AI capability than DoorLoop + Buildium + AppFolio, historical Premium tier pricing structure uncertain (site blocked in audit).