Honest by default
Verified listings and full pricing up front. If it's on Nestly, it's real and available — no bait, no hidden fees.
Our story
Built by renters, for renters
Nestly was founded in 2016 by a small team who had moved cities one too many times and were tired of outdated listings, ghosted messages, and fees that appeared out of nowhere. We believed finding a place to live should feel exciting — not exhausting.
So we built a platform that verifies every rental, shows the full cost up front, and puts a friendly leasing specialist a message away. What began with a few hundred apartments in one city now spans 120+ cities and tens of thousands of homes.
Through all that growth, our promise hasn't changed: be honest, be helpful, and treat every renter the way we'd want to be treated on moving day.
What we value
The principles behind every rental
These values shape how we build Nestly and how we treat every renter and property owner.
People first
Behind every search is a real human with a deadline and a budget. We design for them, and we answer when they reach out.
Refreshingly simple
Tour, apply, and sign online in a few taps. We strip away the busywork so moving feels lighter.
Safe & secure
Your data and payments are protected with bank-level security, so you can apply and pay with confidence.
Community minded
We highlight energy-efficient, well-managed buildings and support the neighborhoods our renters call home.
Always listening
Renter feedback drives our roadmap. The best ideas on Nestly came straight from the people who use it.
A few numbers we're proud of
2016Year founded
8,400+Verified rentals
40,000+Renters moved in
4.9/5Average rating
Meet the team
The people behind Nestly
A small, friendly team obsessed with making your next move easier.
Elena Castro
Co-founder & CEO
Moved 11 times before 30 — now on a mission to make it painless for everyone.
Jordan Mills
Head of Leasing
Leads our leasing specialists and the verification team that vets every listing.
Amara Khan
Lead Leasing Specialist
Has helped over 2,000 renters find their place — and remembers most of their names.
Daniel Owens
Head of Product
Turns renter feedback into the features that make Nestly feel effortless.
Find your next home with Nestly
Browse verified rentals or talk to a leasing specialist who'll help you every step of the way.