Renters
Renter FAQ
Common questions about showings, applications, pets, and leases.
How do I view a home?
Use our Request a showing form. Tell us which home and when works for you, and we'll confirm by text. You can also call us at (651) 362-9191. See what's available on our Available homes page.
How do I submit an application?
Apply online through our secure portal. Screening fees are charged at actual cost (currently $28.50 per adult). We aim to decide within 3 business days of receiving a complete application. Having recent pay stubs ready speeds up processing. See our full rental criteria.
Do you allow pets?
Yes, with the owner's approval. Dogs and cats are allowed with a signed pet agreement. There is a $300 pet fee, plus $20 per pet per month added to rent.
Assistance animals for people with disabilities, including service and support animals, are not pets. No pet fee, pet rent, or owner approval applies. To request one, email [email protected] and we'll work with you on it.
Who qualifies to rent?
Every adult applicant is measured against the same written standards. See our full rental criteria.
What homes are available?
See our Available homes page. If nothing fits right now, join the waitlist and we'll email you when a matching home is listed.
Will bad credit disqualify me?
We don't use a minimum credit score. We review your credit report only for unpaid rent, landlord, or utility debt. Medical debt, student loans, foreclosures, and bankruptcy (once discharged under Chapter 7 or 13) are not considered. See our full rental criteria.
I own a home I want to rent out. Can you help?
Yes. Start with a free rental analysis, see our services and pricing, or list your property.
Do you accept Section 8 or other rental assistance?
We don't participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program or other programs that require the owner to sign a contract with a housing agency, except where state or local law requires it. That decision is about the program's contract and inspection requirements. It is not about you or where your income comes from.
We do accept other rental assistance paid toward your rent, such as emergency, county, or nonprofit assistance. If part of your rent is paid that way, our income requirement applies only to the part you pay.
All lawful, verifiable income counts toward our income requirement, including Social Security, SSI, SSDI, MFIP, General Assistance, child support, unemployment, and veterans' benefits. See our full Rental Criteria.
If you have a disability and need a change in our rules or process, you can ask for a reasonable accommodation at any time by emailing [email protected]. We'll work with you on it.
Where are you located?
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota — serving the Twin Cities suburbs.
Why rent through Minnesota Home Rental, Inc.?
Our service is free to tenants, and we have rental homes throughout the Twin Cities suburbs.
What are the lease terms?
Terms vary by home and owner. Each listing shows the rent, deposit, available date, and minimum lease.
What does your service cost?
Nothing. Our service is free to tenants.