Boston, MA (April 24, 2025)—Rental Beast, a leading rental listing services and technology solutions provider, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with CHS Regional MLS to provide its subscribers free access to Rental Beast PRO. This collaboration empowers real estate professionals throughout the South Carolina coastal and lowcountry areas with advanced tools to compete in the rapidly growing rental market.
At a time when third-party portals and large real estate firms are expanding their rental services, CHS Regional MLS is taking proactive ownership of the local rental market to serve their subscribers. This partnership will help to create a seamless rentals ecosystem that will help subscribers spend less time searching, and more time focusing on their business.
The Charleston area rental market has experienced significant activity in recent years. As of March 2025, the average rent in Charleston stands at $1,793 per month, which is 15% higher than the national average of $1,557 per month. Additionally, Charleston ranks 15th nationally among the most expensive cities for rent. These statistics underscore the importance of equipping real estate professionals with better rental data and comprehensive tools to serve all clients.
Through this partnership, CHS Regional MLS members will gain access to Rental Beast's extensive database of rental listings and state-of-the-art tools designed to streamline rental transactions, at no additional cost. This includes features such as tenant screening, rental-centric education, and marketing resources tailored to assist renters and cultivate relationships with property owners and investors.
"Partnering with CHS Regional MLS aligns with our mission to provide real estate professionals with the resources they need to thrive in the rental market," said Ishay Grinberg, CEO and Founder of Rental Beast. "We are excited to support South Carolina real estate professionals in expanding their homebuyer pipelines while generating revenue through rental transactions."
“Renters are an essential part of Charleston’s housing landscape, and real estate professionals need the right resources to serve them effectively,” said Joseph Cullom, CEO of CHS Regional MLS. “Through our partnership with Rental Beast, we’re giving our members the tools they need to help clients find quality rental housing while supporting property owners, investors, and developing important relationships. We are excited to continue serving this growing membership.”
This collaboration reflects a growing trend among MLSs to enhance rental tools for their members and take ownership of the rental market. MLSs such as Canopy MLS and MLSOK have recently expanded rental resources through Rental Beast’s integration into OneHome™, Cotality™'s client collaboration platform.
By investing in rental technology now, CHS Regional MLS is ensuring its members are positioned to thrive in the Charleston area’s dynamic housing market today and in the future.
Rental Beast is a leading real estate technology firm offering an end-to-end SaaS platform designed to support real estate professionals. With a database of nearly 12 million rental properties, sourced directly from property owners and updated in real-time, Rental Beast provides unmatched rental market insights.
Through seamless MLS integrations, participating MLSs and REALTOR® associations can access a comprehensive suite of rental tools to help agents capture their share of the $12 billion annual leasing commission market.
Rental Beast is supported by Second Century Ventures, the capital and strategic growth arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, and is a member of the 2022 REACH-Canada program. Learn more at rentalbeast.com.
CHS Regional MLS is the premier property data intelligence service for South Carolina real estate professionals. Fostering a vibrant competitive marketplace by enabling collaboration, providing top-tier technologies, and delivering trusted services and data, they serve over 7,800 real estate professionals. Their coverage area includes Charleston, Dorchester, Clarendon, Berkeley, Colleton, Allendale, Jasper, Hampton, Bamberg, and Orangeburg Counties in South Carolina.
