Invitation Homes is America’s leading owner and manager in the U.S. single-family home rental industry. We own approximately 80,000 single-family homes for rent across the nation. We serve 16 of the country’s most popular metro areas with a wide selection of beautifully renovated 3-4-and 5-bedroom homes in a variety of great neighborhoods where you want to live. All of our houses for lease are professionally managed and backed by the strength and stability of the leading rental home company in the country.
Our homes are located in a variety of desirable neighborhoods across 16 of the country’s most popular cities. We have homes in great school districts, close to commercial hubs and transportation. We have houses for rent in communities with amenities like parks, pools and walking and biking trails. Search for your perfect home .
Every Invitation Home is owned by our company, beautifully renovated with quality materials and careful workmanship. Each house must pass a multi-point quality assurance inspection before you move in and then they are professionally managed and serviced by our local staff of trained professionals and licensed contractors. All of this expertise is dedicated to giving you the home you desire and the peace of mind you deserve.
Each house owned by Invitation Homes is refreshed by our professional staff and local licensed contractors. We use only quality materials from some of America’s top brands. Licensed contractors install all of these products with careful workmanship and each home passes our quality assurance inspection before you move in.
Yes, each home is professionally managed and serviced by our local Invitation Homes staff. Customer service is available online through our Resident Services portal or by phone. To find the phone number or email address in your local city, please see our contact page
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We make it easy to find a beautiful Invitation Home for rent. You can use our convenient website to search by location, neighborhood, size and price. You can also contact our local office by email or phone and connect directly with an agent to view a home. The information for the city or area where you want to live is available on the contact us page on our website. You can also conveniently tour a home online using our virtual tour option or schedule a tour using the self-tour feature.
The best way to create a profile is to download the Invitation Homes App. Just follow the step-by-step directions to get started with your personalized home search. You can also create an account on our website . Click the heart icon on any listing and select the “CREATE ACCOUNT” option.
Simply set up a profile and start searching. When you see a home you love, click the heart icon to save it for later. If you don’t have a profile, scroll to the upper right-hand corner of the Invitation Homes website. Click the gray profile button and choose the “Login/Sign up” option in the dropdown. Follow the directions to easily set up your profile.
You can view all of your favorite homes by accessing your Invitation Homes profile. If you don’t have a profile, scroll to the upper right-hand corner of the Invitation Homes website. Click the gray profile button and choose the “Login/Sign up” option in the dropdown. Follow the on-screen directions to set up your profile. The homes you love can be easily viewed from your personal dashboard under “Favorites.” You can also find track your favorite homes on the Invitation Homes app.
Yes, you can see the inside of a house before signing. First, when you navigate to the home’s dedicated listing page, click on the “360° Virtual Tour” button. To schedule a Self-Tour, navigate to the home’s dedicated listing page and click on the heart to the right of the green "Apply Now" button. Follow the on-screen directions, and you will reach your personal dashboard, where you’ll be able to schedule a tour. If a home is “coming soon,” you won’t be able to tour it until it is ready for move-in.
You can tour homes in person and virtually. If you schedule a Self-Tour, you can see the house on your own at a time that is convenient for you. Schedule a Self-Tour from the listing or with the Invitation Homes app. To schedule a virtual tour, navigate to the home’s dedicated listing page and click on the “360° Virtual Tour” button.
To take a virtual tour, navigate to the home’s dedicated listing page and click on the “360° Virtual Tour” button. The 3D tour sequence will pop up in your window.
You can set up a Self-Tour by clicking that option on the home’s online listing, or you can schedule a Self-Tour through the Invitation Homes app.
To set up a Self-Tour, you are required to create and verify an Invitation Homes profile. Once you have verified your identity, you will be able to choose a date and time that is convenient for your tour.
Coming Soon homes cannot be toured because they may be occupied or going through our update and inspection process. When we complete that process, the home will be available for tours and/or move-in. Keep in mind, you can still apply for a Coming Soon home and take it off the market by paying a hold fee. Read more about our application process.
You will receive a code via email or text message approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled showing. You will be allowed to reschedule the appointment if you need to.
You can find our qualification requirements on our website.
Yes, applicants should review the qualification requirements for more information regarding income, rental history, criminal history, occupancy, insurance , pets and income documentation. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
The gross household income required to rent an Invitation Homes house equals 3x the monthly rent. Guarantors will be accepted for applicants who do not meet the required rent-to-income ratio. Only one (1) guarantor per home is permissible. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
Yes, the gross household income required to rent an Invitation Homes house equals 3x the monthly rent. Guarantors will be accepted for applicants who do not meet the required rent-to-income ratio or credit denials. Only one (1) guarantor per home is permissible. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
All individuals 18 years of age or older residing in the home are required to complete an application, undergo the screening process, and provide the necessary documentation, valid government-issued photo identification, and application fee. Dependents 18 years of age or older must undergo a criminal background check and provide the necessary documentation and application fee. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
There is no minimum length of credit history required to qualify. However, the length of your credit history is a factor in determining your screening results. Applicants must adhere to Invitation Homes’ qualification requirements, which include a favorable credit history.
Applicants must adhere to Invitation Homes’ qualification requirements, which include a favorable credit history. We use our 3rd party contractor, TransUnion, to review an applicant’s credit history and make an approval recommendation.
Invitation Homes uses our 3rd party provider, TransUnion, to review credit history and provide approval recommendations. TransUnion does not only rely on credit scores to evaluate applications. The company uses its proprietary rental score.
Your credit is one of several factors used in your application. Our application process also considers income, employment, rental history, and background. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
Applicants must adhere to Invitation Homes’ qualification requirements , which include a favorable credit history.
Debt to a previous landlord and open bankruptcies will result in an automatic denial of the application. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
No, applications for residency will be automatically denied for debt to a previous landlord or an open bankruptcy. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
All criminal records are evaluated. The application will be denied for any felony conviction up to six (6) years prior to the application date (subject to local laws/requirements). The application will be denied for any felony conviction for any sex and/or terrorism-related offense(s), regardless of the conviction date. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
No, Invitation Homes does not accept applicants who have left a previous rental while owing a landlord money or who have an open bankruptcy.
If an applicant does not meet our leasing criteria as detailed on the Qualification requirements page, the application will be automatically denied.
Yes, a cosigner, also known as a guarantor, will be accepted for applicants who do not meet the required rent-to-income ratio or credit denials. Only one (1) guarantor per home is permissible. Guarantors must make at least 4x the monthly rent. Having a guarantor does not guarantee an application will be approved. Read our qualification requirements to find more information.
Only 1 guarantor per home is permissible. The guarantor must complete an application and pay the application fee. Guarantors must have a gross monthly income of 4x the monthly market rent and meet all other qualifying criteria identified in this screening policy. The guarantor will be required to sign the lease as a Leaseholder. Guarantors may be relatives or an employer; friends may not serve as a guarantor. Read more about guarantors in our qualification requirements.
When determining our qualification requirements, we must follow the laws established by each jurisdiction. The City of Seattle’s guidelines vary greatly from other U.S. regions.
Yes, all extra fees are outlined in the resident’s lease. Please read more about our leasing fees for more information.
Your account will be charged for the following situations:
Damage caused by you, your pet or a guest.
If an issue is not reported to us and causes damage.
If someone over the age of 18 is not at your home during a service visit.
If an appointment is canceled in less than 1 business day.
Our Lease Easy bundle – which includes Smart Home technology , Air Filter Delivery, and Utility Management – is an important part of your Invitation Homes worry-free lifestyle. That’s why it’s required with your lease. The additional fee covers the cost of these services made for your convenience.
While pricing and availability will vary by market, Lease Easy services are required as part of your lease at the cost of up to $60 per month in addition to your rent. Read more about our leasing fees.
Fees, deposits, pet rent and additional insurance are not required for authorized service, assistance, or companion animals. Applicants must submit documentation confirming their service animal’s status. We will review an applicant’s documents in order to confirm they have an approved reasonable accommodation.
No, Invitation Homes does not accept money orders. Please use the payment portal to pay online. You can also submit certified funds (certified or cashier’s checks) to the local Invitation Homes office.
If you can't sign the hold agreement or provide the hold fee within 48 hours of receiving your application approval, the home will be placed back on the market to allow other applications. However, as long as it is still on the market, your leasing professional can help you reapply to the home within 30 days. After 30 days, you must start a new application for the home.
Our Lease Easy bundle – which includes Smart Home technology , Air Filter Delivery, and Utility Management – is an important part of your Invitation Homes worry-free lifestyle. That’s why it’s required with your lease. The additional fee covers the cost of these services made for your convenience.
Your service includes all the air filters you need for your home, conveniently delivered to your doorstep every three months. It's healthier air, hassle-free.
Replacing your HVAC’s air filter every three months keeps the system functioning properly and is simply too important to leave to chance. Our partnership with Second Nature protects both you and your home.
Yes, a monthly fee is shown in your lease as an additional fee above your rent. It will be automatically added to your resident account each month.
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