RentHop
RentHop simplifies the apartment search process by ranking listings based on quality, rather than just quantity, price, or posting date. Utilizing a sophisticated AI algorithm called HopScore, RentHop analyzes over 15 years of rental data and millions of transactions to prioritize listings with good photos, responsive landlords, and accurate details. The platform serves most major U.S. cities, offering tools for renters to find apartments quickly and securely, and for agents and landlords to advertise their listings effectively. RentHop also provides a mobile app for users to manage searches, save favorites, and receive new listing alerts.
RentHop
RentHop simplifies the apartment search process by ranking listings based on quality, rather than just quantity, price, or posting date. Utilizing a sophisticated AI algorithm called HopScore, RentHop analyzes over 15 years of rental data and millions of transactions to prioritize listings with good photos, responsive landlords, and accurate details. The platform serves most major U.S. cities, offering tools for renters to find apartments quickly and securely, and for agents and landlords to advertise their listings effectively. RentHop also provides a mobile app for users to manage searches, save favorites, and receive new listing alerts.
TL;DR
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: New York City
Product: Rental listing marketplace that ranks listings by quality using HopScore (proprietary AI)
Founders: Lee Lin; Li Zhou
Funding (latest): Seed round on 2014-04-01
Notable investors: Y Combinator; Social Starts
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Apartment search / rental listing marketplace
Founded
2008
Industry
Rental listing marketplace
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Investor Signal
“Backed by Y Combinator and Social Starts; 3 investors listed”