Hosts and renters
CoRent vs. Alcove: how they differ
Both list private rooms in shared homes. They differ on who pays, who does the work, and where each one operates.
| Topic | CoRent | Alcove |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Private rooms in shared homes, run in one app | Private rooms in shared homes, with Alcove marketing and touring for the owner |
| Fee to the homeowner | 5% of rent collected, no booking fee, no management fee | None, per Alcove's homeowner FAQ |
| Where Alcove's fees come from | — | Charged to tenants and/or their sponsoring employer; amounts not listed in the FAQ |
| Fees to the renter | No sign-up or application fee. A processing fee on each rent payment, shown at checkout and waived when a full month is paid by bank account | See Alcove for current tenant fees |
| Who manages the house | You do, in the CoRent app | Owner or property manager approves each resident; Alcove handles marketing, tours and applications |
| ID verification | Every renter verifies a government ID with a selfie match once, before applying | See Alcove for its screening process |
| Paying rent | Weekly or monthly, by card or bank account | See Alcove for current payment options |
| Where it operates | Central Virginia: Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights | Atlanta; North Carolina (Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh-Durham); Texas (Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio), per its site footer |
Alcove details are from Alcove's public homeowner FAQ and site footer, read in October 2026. The FAQ carries an older publication date, so its terms may have changed. Check Alcove for current terms. CoRent details are on our fees page.
Common questions
Is CoRent cheaper for hosts than Alcove?
Not on the platform fee. Alcove's homeowner FAQ says there are no fees to the homeowner, because its fees are charged to tenants and/or their employers. CoRent's fee is 5% of rent collected. The real question is the whole picture: what renters pay, who handles marketing and screening, and how much of the work you want to do yourself.
Which one works in Virginia?
CoRent has rooms in Richmond, Petersburg and Colonial Heights. Alcove's site lists no Virginia markets as of October 2026.
Who should pick which?
If you want to run your own house and keep control of who moves in, CoRent is built for that. If you are in one of Alcove's markets and want Alcove to market and tour the house for you, look at Alcove. We suggest you ask both for current terms in writing.
Also see CoRent vs. PadSplit or the full CoRent FAQ.
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