# Blueground vs Placemakr: real prices compared

> Median all-in monthly prices for Blueground vs Placemakr across US markets, computed from real quotes, plus deposits, minimum stays, and cancellation terms side by side.

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As of October 07, 2026. Prices are real quotes captured from each provider's own site for identical dates, all-in (rent, utilities where billed, service and cleaning fees, damage waivers, taxes).

## Quick answers

### Which is cheaper, Blueground or Placemakr?
On current quotes, **Blueground** has the lower median all-in price in 2 of the 2 markets where both operate; **Placemakr** is cheaper in 0. The table is recomputed on every refresh, so the winner can change.

| Market | Blueground median all-in | Placemakr median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,990 | $5,264 |
| Washington, DC | $4,010 | $4,674 |

### Does Blueground require a security deposit?
None if you pay by instant bank transfer (Los Angeles stays always require one); pay another way and Blueground may hold a refundable security deposit, amount set at booking (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What is Blueground's minimum stay?
Monthly-stay focus; 30-day-and-under bookings have their own cancellation tier, so shorter stays exist at some buildings (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What is Blueground's cancellation policy?
Over 30 days: half a month's rent if you cancel 15+ days before move-in, one month's rent inside 15 days. 30 days or less: free 30+ days out, 50% at 14-29 days, 100% at 0-13 days (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What fees does Blueground charge on top of rent?
Dynamic pricing by season, stay length, and availability; a full cost breakdown and payment timeline are shown before booking; parking and pet fees vary by building (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### Does Blueground allow pets?
Allowed at many properties, but not guaranteed sitewide; per-building pet fees apply and vary by partner building (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### How do you book with Blueground?
Book online with real-time availability; the full cost breakdown is shown before checkout (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### Does Placemakr require a security deposit?
$150 card hold for incidentals through checkout, released within about 72 hours ($300 for under-25 guests at Buzzard Point); extended stays also prepay the first 28 nights (source: https://www.placemakr.com/terms-and-conditions)

### What is Placemakr's minimum stay?
No stated minimum for standard/nightly stays; extended-stay bookings require an initial 28-night minimum commitment with prepayment (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

### What is Placemakr's cancellation policy?
Short stays: policy varies by rate (some nonrefundable). Extended stays: cancel 28+ days before arrival for a full refund of the first payment; otherwise non-refundable. (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

### What fees does Placemakr charge on top of rent?
WiFi, on-site amenities, and stocked essentials included; weekly housekeeping included for stays of 10+ nights, extra cleanings $119 per visit (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

### Does Placemakr allow pets?
Dog/cat friendly at most locations; policy, fees, and breed restrictions vary by property; undisclosed pets can trigger fines or removal without refund (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

### Does Placemakr require a rental application?
Precheck before check-in: government-issued ID plus a credit card matching the booking name; extended-stay guests also complete a soft credit check (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

### How do you book with Placemakr?
Book online directly at placemakr.com; long-stay rates apply automatically (source: https://www.placemakr.com/faq)

## Page content
Median all-in monthly cost for a 3-month stay starting Sep 1, 2026, computed from real quotes captured from both providers’ public sites. Lower price highlighted per market. Both providers linked below.

| Market | Blueground median all-in | Placemakr median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,990 | $5,264 |
| Washington, DC | $4,010 | $4,674 |

On current quotes, **Blueground** has the lower median all-in price in 2 of the 2 markets where both operate; **Placemakr** is cheaper in 0. The table is recomputed on every refresh, so the winner can change.

Medians reflect each provider’s current bookable inventory mix in each market: unit sizes, buildings, and neighborhoods differ, so this is a price-of-what-you-can-book-today comparison, not a same-apartment comparison.

## Terms, side by side

From each provider’s published policies, with sources. Fields a provider doesn’t publish are marked, not guessed.

### Blueground

**Deposit**
None if you pay by instant bank transfer (Los Angeles stays always require one); pay another way and Blueground may hold a refundable security deposit, amount set at booking ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**Minimum stay**
Monthly-stay focus; 30-day-and-under bookings have their own cancellation tier, so shorter stays exist at some buildings ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**Cancellation**
Over 30 days: half a month's rent if you cancel 15+ days before move-in, one month's rent inside 15 days. 30 days or less: free 30+ days out, 50% at 14-29 days, 100% at 0-13 days ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**What’s included**
Fully furnished apartments designed for monthly stays ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/))

**Published fees**
Dynamic pricing by season, stay length, and availability; a full cost breakdown and payment timeline are shown before booking; parking and pet fees vary by building ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

**Pets**
Allowed at many properties, but not guaranteed sitewide; per-building pet fees apply and vary by partner building ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

**Booking**
Book online with real-time availability; the full cost breakdown is shown before checkout ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

### Placemakr

**Deposit**
$150 card hold for incidentals through checkout, released within about 72 hours ($300 for under-25 guests at Buzzard Point); extended stays also prepay the first 28 nights ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/terms-and-conditions))

**Minimum stay**
No stated minimum for standard/nightly stays; extended-stay bookings require an initial 28-night minimum commitment with prepayment ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

**Cancellation**
Short stays: policy varies by rate (some nonrefundable). Extended stays: cancel 28+ days before arrival for a full refund of the first payment; otherwise non-refundable. ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

**What’s included**
Every unit fully furnished and stocked with essentials (kitchenware, in-unit or on-site laundry) ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

**Published fees**
WiFi, on-site amenities, and stocked essentials included; weekly housekeeping included for stays of 10+ nights, extra cleanings $119 per visit ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

**Pets**
Dog/cat friendly at most locations; policy, fees, and breed restrictions vary by property; undisclosed pets can trigger fines or removal without refund ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

**Booking**
Book online directly at placemakr.com; long-stay rates apply automatically ([source](https://www.placemakr.com/faq))

Fields marked “Not stated on their public pages” are policies the provider does not publish openly; always confirm terms with the provider before booking. We show what each provider states, never a guess.

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