Prices checked on October 15, 2026 Prices change. Confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
On the platforms we checked, screening is usually paid by the applicant: TurboTenant $45, RentRedi $39.99 (or $49.99 with income verification), and Baselane from $24.99. Stessa includes tenant screening on its free plan.
Screening costs compared
| Platform | Screening price | Who pays | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurboTenant | $45 | Renter (the landlord can choose to pay) | Credit, criminal and eviction checks. Income and employer verification on paid tiers. |
| RentRedi | $39.99 · $49.99 with income verification | Tenant | Credit, criminal and eviction reports. Income verification is Plaid-certified. |
| Baselane | From $24.99 | Listed as a tenant fee | Report contents — |
| Stessa | — | — | Tenant screening included on all plans, priority screening on Pro |
We may earn a commission from some links, at no cost to you. Details
What to look for
- Credit, criminal and eviction checks in a single report.
- Income verification, since fraud checks are a selling point on TurboTenant's paid tiers.
- Who pays, and whether your state or city limits application fees. Check your local rules.
Next: best landlord software overall.
Not sure which fits you?
Answer 6 quick questions and get a pick in 60 seconds.
Start the tool picker →FAQ
Who pays for tenant screening?
On TurboTenant and RentRedi the applicant normally pays: TurboTenant lists $45, and RentRedi lists $39.99, or $49.99 with income verification. TurboTenant says landlords can choose to pay it themselves. Baselane lists tenant screening from $24.99.
Can I screen a tenant without a full application?
TurboTenant says that if you don't need an application, the tenant pays the fee when they verify their identity for the screening report.
Which screening option is cheapest?
Of the prices we could verify, Baselane's starts lowest at $24.99, versus $39.99 on RentRedi and $45 on TurboTenant.
Sources
- TurboTenant pricing: https://www.turbotenant.com/pricing/
- RentRedi pricing: https://rentredi.com/pricing/
- Baselane pricing: https://www.baselane.com/pricing
- Stessa pricing: https://www.stessa.com/pricing/
All prices and features above come from these vendor pages, checked on October 15, 2026. Details we couldn't confirm there are left out.