# RentHunter > RentHunter helps internationals find and get rental housing in the Netherlands. The Dutch rental market is first come, first served — RentHunter solves both sides: be the first to see a listing (1,100+ sites aggregated, alerts in 30 seconds) and be the strongest applicant (AI-powered messages, public profile, auto-apply). Available in 6 languages: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, and Greek. Web and mobile app. ## Market Context The Dutch rental market is first come, first served. A typical listing receives 60+ applications. The first serious applicants with strong profiles get 70% of the viewings. Most internationals spend months searching across dozens of fragmented platforms (Funda, Pararius, Kamernet, HousingAnywhere, etc.), each with separate accounts and paywalls. Two things determine who gets a viewing: how fast you apply, and how good your application is. RentHunter exists to solve both. ## Who Uses RentHunter - International students (60% of users): ages 18-24, relocating for university, often searching from abroad. Top universities: Maastricht, Leiden, Amsterdam. Peak season: March-August. - International young workers (38%): ages 25-34, relocating for jobs in tech, finance, and other sectors. Often searching with a partner, tight deadlines (job starts in weeks). - Strategic parents: searching on behalf of their child from abroad, highest engagement on the platform. - 80% of users are expats. Main nationalities: German, Italian, Greek, French, Spanish. - Trusted by 12,000+ internationals. Available on web, iOS, and Android. ## Core Features — Apply Fast, Apply Well ### Apply Fast: Find Listings First - 1,100+ Dutch rental sites aggregated (more than any competitor: Stekkies covers 1,000+, RentSlam 900+, Rentumo 353, Uprent 239) - Top sources scanned every 15 seconds, others every minute - Alerts delivered to email and phone within 30 seconds of a new listing - Scam detection: fraudulent listings are flagged and removed automatically. Only verified sources. ### Apply Well: Be the Strongest Applicant - AI auto-apply on major platforms (Funda, Pararius, Kamernet, and more) — apply without leaving RentHunter - AI-personalized application messages tailored to each listing and the user's profile - Public shareable profile: one link containing income proof, references, and background — everything a landlord needs - Application tracking dashboard: follow every application status in one place - Copy-paste message templates for platforms without direct integration ### Stay Safe - Active scam flagging and removal (no competitor offers this) - Only verified listing sources - Dutch listings automatically translated to English - Full platform available in 6 languages — zero Dutch needed ### Get Settled (full journey: search to keys to life) - Expert contract review before signing a lease - Settling-in partner (Utility Direct): electricity, gas, internet, insurance, bank account setup in 10 minutes - Educational content on how renting in the Netherlands works ## How It Works, Step by Step ### Step 1: See it first Every new listing on 1,100+ sites, in 30 seconds. - Full market coverage (1,100+ Dutch rental sites in one feed): We monitor 1,100+ sources: the large platforms, agency websites, student portals and expat housing sites. The highest volume sources are re-checked every 15 seconds, the rest every minute. Dutch listings are translated to English automatically, so nothing is skipped because of the language. - Instant alerts (New matches within 30 seconds): You set city, budget, size and move-in date once. A matching listing triggers an email and a phone alert within 30 seconds of going live. You can apply straight from the alert, without opening the source site. - Scam filtering (Fraud removed before you see it): Listings are cross-checked for the patterns fraudulent posts share, such as impossible prices and duplicated photos. Flagged listings are pulled from the feed rather than shown with a warning. Only verified sources enter the index in the first place. ### Step 2: Apply strong A complete file and a tailored message, while the queue is short. - Auto-apply (One click on Funda, Pararius, Kamernet): You connect the platforms once. When a listing matches, RentHunter fills the form with your file and your message. You review and confirm, or let it send automatically on the listings you pre-approved. - Application messages (Written for that listing, not a template): The message is drafted from your actual profile: job, income, household, move-in date. It picks up what the listing itself asks for, in English or in Dutch. You read it and edit it before anything is sent. Nothing leaves without your confirmation. - Rental dossier (One link, everything a landlord asks for): You upload your documents once: income proof, employment or enrolment, references, ID. They become one shareable link you can send with any application. You control what the link shows and can revoke it at any time. - Message templates (For the platforms we cannot post to directly): Every listing comes with a message already written for it. You copy it and paste it into the platform's own form. Same personalisation as an auto-apply, one extra step. ### Step 3: Track everything Every application in one dashboard. You know what to chase. - Application tracking (Every application and its status): Each application is logged with its listing, date and status. Replies and viewing invitations surface in the same dashboard. You see which of your criteria actually produce answers, and can adjust. - Search together (One search, two people, shared dossier): You invite your partner, flatmate or parent into the same search. Matches, applications and the dossier are shared, so whoever sees the alert first can act on it. Nobody applies twice to the same listing, and nothing depends on one person being awake. ### Step 4: Sign safely An expert reads your lease before you commit. - Contract review (Checked against Dutch rental law): You upload the lease you were offered. It is checked against Dutch rental law: rent level, deposit, notice period, service charges. You get back, in English, what is standard, what is unusual and what to push back on. ### Step 5: Move in Utilities and banking sorted in about 10 minutes. - Settling in (Energy, internet, insurance, banking): You pick what you need: electricity and gas, internet, insurance, a bank account. Our settling-in partner handles the contracts in English. You get a single checklist instead of six providers. ## What Makes RentHunter Different The Dutch rental market is first come, first served — and most tools only solve half the problem. Competitors (Stekkies, RentSlam, Uprent, Rentumo) focus on aggregation and speed. But finding a listing fast is not enough if your application is weak. Real example: a user with a Google salary and 50,000 EUR in savings searched for 8 months with zero viewings — his application message was the problem. RentHunter solves both sides: apply fast (30-second alerts, auto-apply) and apply well (AI-tailored messages, public profile with proof of income and references). The full chain: find first, apply strong, track progress, review your contract, settle in. ## Pricing Subscription-based. Free to start, no credit card required. Paid plan at €34.90/month. Cancel anytime. Less than one night in a hotel — and saves months of searching. ## Rental Search by City - [All Rentals in the Netherlands](https://renthunter.nl/rent/): Browse all listings - [Amsterdam](https://renthunter.nl/rent/amsterdam/): Rental listings in Amsterdam - [Rotterdam](https://renthunter.nl/rent/rotterdam/): Rental listings in Rotterdam - [The Hague](https://renthunter.nl/rent/the-hague/): Rental listings in The Hague - [Utrecht](https://renthunter.nl/rent/utrecht/): Rental listings in Utrecht - [Eindhoven](https://renthunter.nl/rent/eindhoven/): Rental listings in Eindhoven - [Groningen](https://renthunter.nl/rent/groningen/): Rental listings in Groningen - [Leiden](https://renthunter.nl/rent/leiden/): Rental listings in Leiden - [Maastricht](https://renthunter.nl/rent/maastricht/): Rental listings in Maastricht - [Delft](https://renthunter.nl/rent/delft/): Rental listings in Delft ## Guides and Resources - [Blog](https://renthunter.nl/blog/): Articles about renting in the Netherlands as an international - [Market Insights](https://renthunter.nl/blog/market-insights/): Dutch rental market trends, average prices, and analysis - [Housing Guides](https://renthunter.nl/blog/housing/): Step-by-step guides for finding housing as an expat or student - [Dutch Rental Law](https://renthunter.nl/blog/law/): Tenant rights, lease rules, and legal protections in the Netherlands - [Cost of Living](https://renthunter.nl/blog/cost/): Rental prices, utilities, and living expenses across Dutch cities - [FAQ](https://renthunter.nl/faq/): Common questions about using RentHunter and renting in the Netherlands - [How RentHunter Works](https://renthunter.nl/how-it-works/): Step by step explanation of what the platform does, what is automated and what stays with the renter ## Company - Website: https://renthunter.nl - Contact: https://renthunter.nl/contact/ - Founded in the Netherlands. Focused exclusively on the Dutch rental market.