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Buildium

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Starting Price
$62/month
Best For
Property Managers, Individual Landlords, Property Management Companies, Community Association Managers
Company Size
Solo, Small, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Deployment
Cloud, Mobile
Property Types
Residential, Single-Family, Multi-Family, Community Associations, Student Housing, Commercial, Storage Units

About Buildium

Buildium is an all-in-one property management software purpose-built for residential property managers and landlords. It handles the full property management lifecycle including leasing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, accounting, and owner reporting. Buildium serves portfolios from small landlords to 15,000+ units, covering single-family, multifamily, community associations, student housing, and affordable housing. It features Lumina AI for automated communications and bill scanning, built-in insurance and resident services, and a robust marketplace of integrations.

✓ Pros

✓Transparent, published pricing starting at $62/month
✓Purpose-built for residential property management with deep feature set
✓Strong AI features via Lumina including automated bill scanning and communications
✓Serves a wide range from small landlords to 15,000+ unit portfolios
✓Free trial available — can test before committing

✗ Cons

✗Primarily residential — limited commercial property management features
✗Pricing scales up significantly with portfolio size
✗Some advanced features locked behind Premium tier ($400/month)
✗API access only available on highest-tier plan

Who This Is For

Roles
Property ManagersIndividual LandlordsProperty Management CompaniesCommunity Association Managers
Company Size
SoloSmallMid-MarketEnterprise
Property Types
ResidentialSingle-FamilyMulti-FamilyCommunity AssociationsStudent HousingCommercialStorage Units

Buildium Features

✦ Rental Listing Syndication Automated listing distribution to major rental sites for maximum visibility.
✦ Tenant Screening Background checks, credit reports, and rental history verification with grouped applications.
✦ eSignature Digital lease signing with unlimited signatures on Growth and Premium plans.
✦ Marketing Website Branded marketing website for your property management business.
✦ Property Accounting Full GL accounting with bank reconciliation, EFT approvals, and financial reporting.
✦ Online Rent Collection ACH and credit card payments with autopay, late fee automation, and payment alternatives.
✦ Owner Portal Dedicated owner portal for statements, reports, and document sharing.
✦ Batched Reporting Standard and custom financial reports with bulk export capabilities.
✦ Work Order Management Task and work order tracking with maintenance projects, templates, and billing.
✦ Property Inspections Mobile inspection tools with photo documentation and reporting (Premium plan).
✦ Unit Turn Automation Automated workflows for move-out inspections, maintenance, and move-in preparation.
✦ Vendor Management Vendor directory, work order assignment, and maintenance contact center.
✦ Lumina AI Workforce AI-powered automation for communications, bill scanning, and workflow management.
✦ Write with Lumina AI writing assistant for property management communications and marketing.
✦ Workflow Automations Configurable automation rules for payments, screening, reporting, and approvals.
✦ AI Bill Scan Automated invoice data extraction and entry using AI.

Buildium Pricing

Last verified 2026-09

Subscription Billing: Monthly Free Trial Available
Essential
$62/month
Growth
$192/month
Premium
$400/month

Integrations

TransUnion (Screening)Zillow (Listings)Apartments.com (Listings)Obligo (Deposit Alternatives)HomeWiseDocs (HOA Documents)All Property Management (Lead Generation)

Buildium FAQ

How much does Buildium cost?

Buildium pricing starts at $62/month. A free trial is available.

Who is Buildium for?

Buildium is built for Property Managers, Individual Landlords, Property Management Companies, Community Association Managers, working with residential, single-family, multi-family, community associations, student housing, commercial, storage units properties.

What are alternatives to Buildium?

Popular property management alternatives include HappyCo, Hightower, Realpage. See the full list of Buildium alternatives.

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