Placemakr vs Sentral
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.
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
- No traditional security deposit; extended stays (28+ nights) prepay the first 28 nights (source)
- Minimum stay
- No stated minimum for standard/nightly stays; extended-stay bookings require an initial 28-night minimum commitment with prepayment (source)
- 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)
- What’s included
- Every unit fully furnished and stocked with essentials (kitchenware, in-unit or on-site laundry) (source)
- Published fees
- WiFi, on-site amenities, and stocked essentials included; weekly housekeeping included for stays of 10+ nights, extra cleanings $119 per visit (source)
- 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)
- Booking
- Book online directly at placemakr.com; long-stay rates apply automatically (source)
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)
- Minimum stay
- Extended-stay furnished apartments; nightly and monthly stays both offered (source)
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation until 11:59 PM local, 14 days before arrival (per the rate shown at booking) (source)
- What’s included
- Fully furnished apartments with hotel-style service and amenities (source)
- Published fees
- A one-time Residence Fee and cleaning fee, plus taxes and service charges, all itemized in the quote (source)
- Pets
- Varies by property; confirm with the building (source)
- Booking
- Book directly online at sentral.com with real-time availability (source)
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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