How to List a Furnished Rental Property on CHBO

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Published Date: 2026-11-04

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A practical guide for owners who want to attract renters seeking a place to stay for a month or longer

A furnished rental listing needs to answer a different set of questions than a traditional apartment ad. Someone relocating for work, waiting for a home to be repaired, or taking an extended assignment wants to know whether they can arrive with a suitcase and settle in. They also need to understand the full monthly cost, the length of stay, and when the home is available.

Here’s how to prepare your property and create a CHBO listing that gives renters those answers.

1. Make the property ready for an extended stay

Start with the experience of living in the home for several weeks or months. Check that the furniture is comfortable, the kitchen has the essentials, and the internet, appliances, heating, and cooling work reliably. Leave enough storage space for a renter’s belongings.

Walk through the property before taking photos. Finish repairs, replace worn items, and remove personal clutter. If you advertise a desk, parking space, washer and dryer, or other feature, make sure it will be available to the renter.

Review any building or HOA rules that affect rental length, parking, pets, or guest access. Check the rules that apply to your property before setting your minimum stay.

2. Set a monthly rate and explain what it includes

Renters comparing furnished homes need to understand the total cost of the stay. Look at comparable furnished properties in your area, considering location, size, furnishings, parking, utilities, and minimum stay. CHBO also offers a property evaluation for owners who want guidance on positioning their rental. 

In your listing, state the monthly rent and spell out what is included. Be specific about electricity, water, gas, internet, trash service, parking, and any utility allowance. If usage above an allowance is billed separately, explain how it works. Show deposits, cleaning fees, pet charges, and other applicable costs clearly.

For example: “$3,400 per month includes furnishings, internet, water, trash service, and a $200 monthly electricity allowance. Electricity above the allowance is billed separately.” Use figures that match your actual terms.

3. Write for the renter who needs your home

A useful title tells renters what the property is and why it fits their search:

Furnished 2-Bedroom Home in Metairie | Workspace, Parking & Monthly Stays

Open the description with the essentials: property type, location, bedrooms, bathrooms, monthly rate, minimum stay, and availability. Then describe the details that make daily life easier, such as a dedicated workspace, stocked kitchen, laundry, reliable Wi-Fi, outdoor space, or access to nearby employers and medical centers.

Use accurate distances or drive times where helpful. Avoid promising that a commute always takes a certain number of minutes. Keep the language factual and describe the property rather than the type of person you hope will rent it.

CHBO lists several kinds of temporary housing, including houses, condos, townhomes, apartments, and shared units. Your description should make the property’s setup clear. Check the Pricing To List Property with CHBO.

4. Photograph the home as a complete living space

Lead with a bright, accurate image of the room that best represents the property. Include the living area, every bedroom, bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, workspace, laundry, parking, and any outdoor space. Show enough of each room that a renter can understand its layout with CHBO professional corporate housing photography service.

Take photos after the home is cleaned and furnished as it will be for the stay. Avoid heavy filters or wide-angle images that make rooms look larger than they are. If an important feature is mentioned in the description, try to show it.

5. Complete the details renters use to decide

Before publishing, check that the listing answers these questions:

• What is the monthly rent, and what does it include?

• What is the minimum stay?

• When is the property available?

• Is it the entire home or a shared space?

• Are pets allowed, and under what terms?

• What parking, laundry, internet, and workspace are provided?

• Are there stairs or other access details a renter should know?

• What fees, deposits, or utility limits apply?

A complete listing helps renters decide whether the home fits before they inquire. CHBO’s search results display details such as monthly price, minimum stay, property type, and availability, so keeping those fields accurate matters.

6. Choose how involved you want to be

CHBO offers a way to advertise a furnished rental for owners who plan to handle renter inquiries and the rental process themselves. Owners who want more assistance can explore the CHBO Rental Program, which describes support with guest communication, rental paperwork, and screening. Review the current program terms before deciding which option fits your property.

Whichever route you choose, respond promptly to inquiries and confirm the proposed dates, number of occupants, pets, and other requirements early. Keep the listing’s availability current so renters do not spend time asking about dates you can no longer offer.

7. Revisit the listing after it goes live

A listing is a working advertisement. Update the photos when furnishings change, revise the rate or availability when needed, and look for repeated questions from renters. If several people ask whether utilities are included, for example, put that answer directly in the listing.

The goal is to make it easy for a renter to picture living in the home and to understand the terms before taking the next step.

Ready to list your furnished property? Explore CHBO listing options or request a property evaluation to get started.