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.
| Market | Placemakr median all-in | Sentral median all-in |
|---|
| Austin, TX | $5,053 | $6,831 |
| Atlanta, GA | $5,984 | $5,273 |
| Nashville, TN | $7,154 | $6,347 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3,601 | $7,474 |
On current quotes, Placemakr has the lower median all-in price in 2 of the 4 markets where both operate; Sentral is cheaper in 2. 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)
- 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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