The Pros and Cons of Furnished Rentals

By PropsManager Team | Dec 17, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Furnished Rentals

Pros

• Higher Rent: You can charge 20-50% more.
• Target Market: Attracts corporate travelers, travel nurses, and students who need turnkey housing.
• Less Damage (Sometimes): Moving heavy furniture in and out scratches walls. If the furniture stays, the walls stay safe.

Cons

• Upfront Cost: Furnishing a unit costs thousands.
• Maintenance: You have to fix/replace broken furniture.
• Shorter Leases: Furnished tenants usually stay 3-6 months, leading to higher turnover.

Who Should Do It?

If you are near a hospital (nurses), university (students), or tech hub (contractors), furnished is a goldmine. If you are in a standard suburb, families usually have their own stuff.

Conclusion

Know your market before buying that sofa.