# Placemakr vs Sentral: real prices compared

> Median all-in monthly prices for Placemakr vs Sentral 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, Placemakr or Sentral?
On current quotes, **Sentral** has the lower median all-in price in 2 of the 3 markets where both operate; **Placemakr** is cheaper in 1. The table is recomputed on every refresh, so the winner can change.

| Market | Placemakr median all-in | Sentral median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $5,264 | $7,047 |
| Atlanta, GA | $5,893 | $5,190 |
| Nashville, TN | $7,013 | $6,246 |

### 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)

### Does Sentral require a security deposit?
No separate security deposit published; each property sets a prepayment schedule shown at booking (e.g. first 7 nights charged at booking on 30+ night stays, balance in monthly installments) (source: https://api.sentral.com (reservation availability/rate payload, deposit_policy field; archived per window in data/work/sentral/avail_raw_w<NN>.json))

### What is Sentral's minimum stay?
Extended-stay furnished apartments; nightly and monthly stays both offered (source: https://sentral.com)

### What is Sentral's cancellation policy?
Free cancellation until 11:59 PM local, 14 days before arrival (per the rate shown at booking) (source: https://sentral.com)

### What fees does Sentral charge on top of rent?
A one-time Residence Fee and cleaning fee, plus taxes and service charges, all itemized in the quote (source: https://sentral.com)

### Does Sentral allow pets?
Varies by property; confirm with the building (source: https://sentral.com)

### Does Sentral require a rental application?
Book online; no separate rental application for furnished stays (source: https://sentral.com)

### How do you book with Sentral?
Book directly online at sentral.com with real-time availability (source: https://sentral.com)

## 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 | Placemakr median all-in | Sentral median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $5,264 | $7,047 |
| Atlanta, GA | $5,893 | $5,190 |
| Nashville, TN | $7,013 | $6,246 |

On current quotes, **Sentral** has the lower median all-in price in 2 of the 3 markets where both operate; **Placemakr** is cheaper in 1. 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.

### 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))

### Sentral

**Deposit**
No separate security deposit published; each property sets a prepayment schedule shown at booking (e.g. first 7 nights charged at booking on 30+ night stays, balance in monthly installments) ([source](https://api.sentral.com (reservation availability/rate payload, deposit_policy field; archived per window in data/work/sentral/avail_raw_w<NN>.json)))

**Minimum stay**
Extended-stay furnished apartments; nightly and monthly stays both offered ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Cancellation**
Free cancellation until 11:59 PM local, 14 days before arrival (per the rate shown at booking) ([source](https://sentral.com))

**What’s included**
Fully furnished apartments with hotel-style service and amenities ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Published fees**
A one-time Residence Fee and cleaning fee, plus taxes and service charges, all itemized in the quote ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Pets**
Varies by property; confirm with the building ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Booking**
Book directly online at sentral.com with real-time availability ([source](https://sentral.com))

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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