Postlets Is Gone — Where to Post Rental Listings Now (2026)
Postlets shut down and its domain now redirects to Zillow Rental Manager. Here is what happened, and where to post rental listings instead — free and paid options compared.
Postlets no longer exists. Zillow bought it in April 2011 and shut it down in January 2016, folding it into Zillow Rental Manager — Zillow’s own help centre still carries the notice. Type postlets.com into a browser today and you land on zillow.com/rental-manager.
Postlets closure and rental listing alternatives
When did Zillow shut down Postlets?
Answer: January 2016The article explicitly states that Zillow bought Postlets in April 2011 and shut it down in January 2016.What key feature did Postlets offer that Zillow Rental Manager does not?
Answer: Free posting with distribution to multiple sites from a single formThe article states that Postlets was free and pushed one listing to multiple sites from a single form, whereas Zillow Rental Manager kept only Zillow-owned destinations and added per-listing weekly fees.Which of these sites is listed as part of Reallyo's partner network?
Answer: Realtor.comThe article includes Realtor.com in the list of Reallyo's partner network portals. Craigslist and HotPads are not mentioned as current partners, and Zillow Rental Manager is a separate service, not a partner portal.
That matters because Postlets did something Zillow Rental Manager does not. Postlets was free and it pushed one listing out to a wide set of sites — Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Craigslist and others — from a single form. Zillow Rental Manager kept the Zillow-owned destinations and, in most markets, added a per-listing weekly fee. If you came here because your old syndication workflow disappeared, that’s the gap you’re trying to fill: one upload, many portals, without paying per listing per week.
So the real question isn’t “what replaced Postlets” — Zillow did, on its own terms. It’s where you should post a rental now if you want the reach Postlets used to give you. That’s what the rest of this page covers.
Where to post rental listings now
There are three routes, and they suit different people:
- Zillow Rental Manager — the official successor. Best if Zillow, Trulia and HotPads are all you need and you’re comfortable with per-listing pricing in most markets.
- A syndication tool — you upload once and it distributes to a broad set of rental portals. This is the closest thing to what Postlets actually did. Reallyo, TurboTenant, Avail and Rentec Direct all work this way, with different portal lists and prices.
- Posting to each site by hand — free, and it costs you an hour per listing plus every re-post when the price or availability changes.
Reallyo distributes one upload to the partner rental portals below, and also generates the listing’s own website, a video and social posts from the same details. There’s a free plan and no contract. Portal acceptance always depends on each partner’s rules, listing quality, location and account status.
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Our Partner Network
Our partner network consists of the biggest and most visited rental portals online, positioning us as a prime Postlets alternative. Get seen on the biggest rental property websites with just one click:
- Apartments.com
- Rent.com
- Realtor.com
- Apartment List
- Zumper
- Redfin
- Homes.com
- Rentals.com
- PadMapper
- Apartment Guide
- Apartment Finder
- Movoto
- ForRent
- Doorsteps
- Apartment Home Living
- ForRent University
FAQ
What happened to Postlets? Zillow acquired Postlets and shut it down in 2016. The free listing-creation tool was retired, which is why searching “Postlets” now sends people looking for a replacement to post and syndicate rentals.
What is the best alternative to Postlets? For most landlords and agents, a free syndication tool that posts to every major portal at once is the closest replacement. Reallyo does this — enter a listing once and it reaches the Zillow Rentals Network, Apartments.com, Realtor.com and the rest — plus the marketing (video, social, a listing page) Postlets never had.
What is the best site to post a rental listing? No single site — renters search several, so the best move is to post everywhere at once. The Zillow Rentals Network (Zillow, Trulia, HotPads) and Apartments.com cover the largest audiences; syndication gets you into all of them from one entry.
Can I post a house for rent on Zillow for free? Your first active rental listing is typically free in Zillow Rental Manager; additional listings carry a weekly per-listing fee that varies by market (Zillow Rental Manager pricing). Syndicating from a free tool keeps a listing in front of renters without paying per listing.