Our Brand Story.

Home. It’s more than a place. It’s a feeling.
A feeling of comfort and control.
A feeling of total ease and belonging.
A feeling of being in the right place for you, right now.
And it’s a feeling that should be open to everyone.
Wherever you are in life. Whatever you’re doing.
Whether you’re starting out, or settling down.
Whether you’re a landlord or a renter.
That’s why we’re on a mission to help everyone Own Renting.
To get rid of the pain and complexity.
And make it more personal, flexible and transparent.
From your very first viewing.
To the moment the keys get handed over.
From the everyday comforts we all expect.
To the cherished memories you’ll never forget.
Home. It’s a feeling everyone should own.
Our duty is to help you find it.
Apartment List. Welcome home.

Home. It’s more than a place. It’s a feeling.
A feeling of comfort and control. A feeling of total ease and belonging. A feeling of being in the right place for you, right now. And it’s a feeling that should be open to everyone. Wherever you are in life. Whatever you’re doing. Whether you’re starting out, or settling down. Whether you’re a landlord or a renter. That’s why we’re on a mission to help everyone Own Renting. To get rid of the pain and complexity. And make it more personal, flexible and transparent. From your very first viewing. To the moment the keys get handed over. From the everyday comforts we all expect. To the cherished memories you’ll never forget. Home. It’s a feeling everyone should own. Our duty is to help you find it.
Apartment List. Welcome home.

Less searching, more living.

For us, renting is personal — we’re a company built by renters for renters.

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What We Do

We’re here to deliver renters a home they love at the value they deserve.

Whether renters are embarking to a new city, in search of a quieter neighborhood, or making the jump to a two-bedroom apartment — consider us the rental matchmaker.

We’ve made it our mission to revolutionize renting by making it a stress-free, simple, and holistic experience, connecting ready-to-move renters with compatible city living.

After renters answer a few quiz questions, our AI curates a list of properties that pair with their lifestyle and must-haves — finding them a Perfect Match.

Brand Story

It all started when our Founder John Kobs moved to New York and had what he dubbed to be the “worst 24-hour apartment search in history”.

Rather than dwelling on his experience, Kobs utilized this as his own personal “ah-ha” moment. Renting shouldn’t be complicated. 

Since that day, we’ve prided ourselves on exploring innovative solutions and utilizing AI technology to radically shift the rental experience, from time-consuming and stressful to quick, easy, efficient, and dare we say — fun.

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Core Values

How we go about our mission day-in and day-out

Go Beyond

We’re dedicated, innovative thinkers who show up every day to ensure our renters and clients get what they want and deserve.

Always Home

With our round-the-clock AI technology, we’re here 24/7 to deliver an experience that feels just like home.

Check All The Boxes

Your wishlist is our command — we find joy in delivering personally curated properties and even provide suggestions based on your list.

Your Silver Lining

We handle the not-so-fun parts of the rental search and let you focus on the excitement of finding your next apartment.

Do Better

We’ve set a high bar for renting and are committed to delivering on this promise for each and every move-in.

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Life at Apartment List

Spread across the world, Apartment List is a virtual first workplace — we live and work in 142 cities, 32 states, and 2 countries. And while our locations may be different, we all embody our mission — connecting more renters to homes they love. We call ourselves A-listers! 

This flexibility allows us to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion without boundaries. 

Want to join us? Check out our careers page.

DEI

We’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture for every A-lister — but we recognize there’s always room to be better. As we continue to invest in DEI, we hold ourselves accountable to further challenge the status quo.

From our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Black @ A-List, Women @ AL, API-List, Listos, and Pride-List, to affinity month celebrations and Give Back days — these are some of the ways Apartment List celebrates and honors diversity.

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Social Impact

Home Bridge

Meet Home Bridge — Apartment List's social impact program puts our vision of "Everyone deserves a home they love" into action. To date, we’ve delivered 13,000 nights of free housing to families facing times of crisis — that’s equivalent to 35 years of housing! This a feat that would not be possible without our dedicated real estate and community partners.

Learn more about how you can get involved, and read our 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report here.

Our History

November 2013

We raise $23 million in our series A funding.

November 2013

Transition from a standard ILS to marketplace model, starting from zero to truly revolutionize renting.

November 2016

We raise $30 million in our series B funding.

November 2017

We raise $50 million in our series C funding.

November 2018

In response to the California wildfires, we launch Home Bridge — our philanthropic program that finds housing for families during times of crisis.

June 2019

Enter our rebrand — a new logo and guiding principles, centered on home.

December 2020

We raise $60 million in Series D, including celebrity investors like Lizzo, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Andre Iguodala, Alex Rodriguez, and Daryl Morey.

January 2021

Apartment List goes Virtual First, unlocking new opportunities with our talent.

September 2021

We acquire Diffe.rent, the leading AI technology provider and most comprehensive virtual leasing assistant in the multifamily industry.

October 2022

We hit 6 million apartment units on the site, matching more renters with a place to call home.

March 2023

We reach a big milestone of helping 968k people find their next apartment — 1 million here we come!

September 2011

Founders John Kobs and Chris Erickson launch Apartment List at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Meet our A-List Leadership Team

Matthew Woods

Matthew Woods

CEO
Matt Service

Matt Service

Chief Operating Officer
Lev Finkelstein

Lev Finkelstein

Chief Financial Officer
Hiroko Ninomiya

Hiroko Ninomiya

Chief of Staff
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Jay Doughty

Chief Revenue Officer
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Janette Andrawes

VP, Marketing
Ian Medlock

Ian Medlock

VP, Growth

Jon Cook

VP, Accounting
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Leo Gong

VP, Product Management
Debbie Sorkin

Debbie Sorkin

VP, Design & User Research
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Bella Shirin

VP, Legal
Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson

VP, Finance
Didi Bahir

Didi Bahir

Co-Founder and CEO (Diffe.rent)
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Igor Popov

Chief Economist & Head of Product Analytics

Sutha Mogun

VP, People
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Peter McInerney

Sr. Director, Engineering
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Apartment List is named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S. by Built In.

Interested in joining Apartment List? Visit our careers page to see all of our open, remote friendly and hybrid positions.

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