Threshold — by RentGuardUS

No deposit.
No wall.
Just home.

Threshold removes the security deposit from move-in entirely — for qualified RentGuardUS members. Your landlord stays protected. Your cash stays yours.

Move-in calculator

What does move-in actually cost?

Drag the slider to your monthly rent. The calculator shows traditional costs vs. Threshold — and explains every line honestly.

$700$5,000

Traditional move-in

First month's rent$1,500
Security deposit (1 mo.)$1,500
Due at signing$3,000
Threshold

With Threshold

First month's rent$1,500
Security deposit$0

* Last mo. rent (if landlord requires) not covered — pair with our 0% Rent Loan

Due at signing$1,500
You keep $1,500 in your pocket 🎉

Deposit savings assume a 1-month security deposit, which is the standard in most US markets. Actual landlord requirements vary.

How it works

Four steps to deposit-free living

1

Apply & qualify

Complete your RentGuardUS membership and Morpheus screening. Qualifying members unlock Threshold at no extra cost.

2

Choose your home

Browse Threshold-partnered listings or ask your landlord to register — we handle their onboarding.

3

Move in deposit-free

RentGuardUS backs the deposit guarantee directly with the landlord so you keep your cash.

4

Build & protect

Every on-time payment is reported to all 3 bureaus. Your credit grows while you live your life.

Why Threshold

Everything that comes with it

Zero deposit

Skip the security deposit entirely. Your landlord is still protected — we cover it.

Credit reporting

Every rent payment is reported to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion automatically.

RGU Certified landlords

Landlords in the Threshold network are vetted, fair-housing compliant, and motivated partners.

Instant move-in

No waiting to scrape together a deposit. Apply, qualify, sign, move in.

Rent Lock eligible

Pair with RentGuardUS Rent Lock to freeze your rent for 12 or 24 months.

Goliath legal coverage

Standard and Premium members get legal defense included — disputes handled for you.

FAQ

Honest answers to real questions

Ready to move in without the wall?

Join RentGuardUS and unlock Threshold with a Standard or Premium membership.