Why people use Frenting
Maybe you can't quite afford that big purchase, but renting it out would help it pay for itself. Or maybe you bought something for a one-time event and it's just sitting around collecting dust.
You would love to make some extra cash renting out stuff you don't use that often — like tools, gear, or equipment. But coordinating schedules can quickly become messy. And talking money with neighbors or friends is awkward. Frenting helps communities rent or share responsibly while keeping everything organized.
How it works
List your item
Add photos, availability, instructions, and pricing.
Choose your visibility
Share your listing with neighbors, friends, or the whole community.
Stay organized
Booking requests, confirmations, and payments happen in one place.
Share with people you trust
Frenting is built around real relationships. Add friends and your listings are visible to them by default.
People use Frenting with:
- Family members
- Neighbors
- Friends
- An apartment building, condo, or HOA
- A school or team
- Coworkers or clients
Want more control? Create a Circle to manage specific groups, set group-specific pricing, or share selectively with different audiences.
What you can frent
Vehicles and trailers
Boats, watercraft, and water gear
Outdoor gear and camping equipment
Tools and machinery
Party and event supplies
Sports equipmentPractically anything you own.
Getting paid
Guests pay upfront when they book. Payments are clear and documented so everyone stays on the same page.
- No Venmo follow-ups.
- No awkward reminders.
You get paid within 3 business days of confirming a booking. You can also share your things with no charge. Read our FAQs to learn more about pricing and payouts.
Private by design
You control who sees your listings.
Share with your trusted circles, open up to the wider community, or send a link directly to anyone — it's your choice.
By default, your listings are shared with your friends. You can change your visibility settings at any time.
Protect your investments — and your relationships with neighbors, friends, and family.
Who Frenting is for
Frenting is built for people who want to share or rent their stuff with structure and simplicity — while keeping everything organized.
Neighbors who want to share tools or equipment responsibly with a paper trail
Friend groups who share outdoor gear or event equipment
People tired of spreadsheets, Venmo requests, and endless scheduling texts
People who bought something for a one-time project or event and want to make some money back