StarRez

Name

StarRez

Legal name

StarRez, Inc.

Website

https://starrez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing Management Software

NAICS

Business Service Centers (56143), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Residence Hall Operations & Administration (EDALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Campus Purpose-Built Student Housing (PBSA) Management (BPAJAJAB), Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI), Guest, Visitor & Conference Housing Services (Summer/Break Housing) (EDAEAFAN)

Keywords

• Student housing software
• Residential life platform
• Property management software
• Conference event housing
• Campus housing operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Platform Subscription: StarRez generates revenue primarily through SaaS subscription fees for its student housing management platform. Institutions pay recurring fees based on the number of beds, properties, or modules deployed, supporting land-and-expand dynamics as customers add modules or expand to additional properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

StarRez provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for managing student housing, residential life, conference and event accommodations, and related operations across higher education institutions, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers, build-to-rent, co-living, staff housing, and boarding schools. The unified platform covers the full resident lifecycle including applications, room assignments, roommate matching, billing, inspections, communications, front desk/package management, and analytics, delivered as a subscription with optional modules such as PortalX, Rez 360, StarRez Intelligence (AI), StarRez Channels, and an Off-Campus Housing Platform (College Pads).

Product overview

StarRez is a unified residential community and student housing management platform serving 1,300+ institutions and over 4 million beds globally. The platform operates as a core system with integrated modules including PortalX (student self-service portal), Rez 360 (resident engagement visibility), StarRez Intelligence (AI-powered insights), Billing & Finance, Conference & Events, Room Bookings & Appointments, Advanced Roommate Matching, Inventory & Inspections, Front Desk & Package Management, Resident Life & Community, Engagement Programs, Communications, StarRez Channels (450+ OTA integrations), Reporting & Analytics, Off-Campus Housing Platform (powered by College Pads), Mobile App, and Community Management. StarRez also acquired Residential Management Systems (RMS) in 2022 and College Pads, expanding its capabilities for off-campus housing management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PortalX: StarRez PortalX is the student housing portal that empowers students with intuitive self-service while giving staff real-time control.
• StarRez Intelligence
• College Pads

Products and services

• StarRez Platform (Core Housing Management Platform) Unified enterprise-grade cloud platform that connects on-and-off-campus living through a single system for student housing and conference management, offering configurable workflows, automation, and AI-powered insights to manage the entire resident lifecycle for higher education institutions and residential property operators.
• PortalX (Student Housing Portal) Self-service resident portal that empowers students to manage every aspect of their accommodation journey from booking to maintenance requests through a seamless interface, while giving housing staff real-time visibility and control.
• Off-Campus Housing Platform (College Pads) University-branded off-campus housing platform, powered by College Pads (acquired by StarRez in January 2025), supporting students in their off-campus housing journey with verified listings, renter education, and student-focused tools.
• StarRez Intelligence AI-powered platform capability enabling teams to unlock quick insights, predict trends, and simplify workflows across housing and event operations through AI-assisted writing and conversational data exploration.
• StarRez Channels Channel management module synchronizing inventory, availability, and pricing with over 450 online travel agencies including Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Agoda for real-time centralized distribution.
• Conference & Events Platform for managing group bookings, lodging, and event logistics including conference housing and summer programs with streamlined scheduling, automated communication, and real-time visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Towson University reclaims 40+ staff hours per week with automated housing operations
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration46 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered featured, strategic and core.

• Storage ScholarsfeaturedGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Partnership provides comprehensive moving and storage solution for campus housing operations, streamlining logistics, reducing burdens for higher education institutions, and enhancing the student move-in and move-out experience.
• GradGuardstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGradGuard is designated as a Strategic Partner, working closely with StarRez to ensure customer success through integrated insurance and risk management solutions for student housing.
• DocuSignfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling electronic signatures and contract management within the StarRez platform for streamlined housing agreements and documentation workflows.
• QuadientfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for customer communication management solutions, enhancing automated communications within the housing management workflow.
• RedOxygenfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing business SMS service enabling communication via text messages for resident engagement and emergency notifications.
• ElluciancoreTechnology or IntegrationCore SIS integration partner providing seamless data synchronization between Ellucian's higher education technology solutions and StarRez housing management platform.
• AnthologycoreTechnology or IntegrationCore SIS integration partner enabling comprehensive platform integration for education, supporting student and institutional success through connected housing and student data systems.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationCore SIS integration partner providing cloud-based finance, HR, and planning solutions integration with StarRez housing management for institutional operations.
• OraclefeaturedTechnology or IntegrationSIS integration partnership enabling Oracle cloud services and enterprise software connectivity with StarRez platform for comprehensive institutional management.
• JenzabarfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationSIS integration partnership providing software solutions for higher education administration connected to StarRez housing management.
• Tribal GroupfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationSIS integration partnership for education management software connecting Tribal Group's solutions with StarRez platform for universities and schools.
• StripefeaturedTechnology or IntegrationGlobal payment processing platform integration enabling secure online transactions for housing payments and billing within StarRez.
• Assa Abloy GroupfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationSecurity integration partnership providing access solutions and electronic locking systems connected to StarRez for enhanced campus security and door access management.
• CBORDfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationCampus management solutions integration enhancing campus life and security through connected housing and access systems within StarRez.
• OnityfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationElectronic locking and access control solutions integration providing connected property access management for StarRez housing communities.
• RemoteLockfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based access control integration for property management enabling flexible keyless entry solutions within StarRez platform.
• TouchNetfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationCampus commerce platform integration combining payments and management tools for comprehensive student account management within StarRez.
• FlywirefeaturedTechnology or IntegrationGlobal payments platform integration designed for cross-border transactions supporting international student housing payments through StarRez.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• RealPage: RealPage provides a comprehensive platform of property management, leasing, and resident services software widely used in multifamily and student housing. It competes with StarRez across operational and resident-facing workflows in the PBSA segment.
• Yardi: Yardi is a long-established property management software suite used across multifamily, student housing (Yardi Student Housing), and commercial real estate. Its Voyager/SaaS offering overlaps with StarRez's PBSA and Build-to-Rent modules but serves a much broader property market.
• MRI Software: MRI Software offers property management and accounting solutions for residential, commercial, and student housing operators. Its flexible SaaS platform competes with StarRez in mid-market and large institutional housing deployments.
• AppFolio: AppFolio provides cloud-based property management software for residential portfolios including student housing-adjacent markets. While more focused on small-to-mid multifamily, its modern SaaS architecture competes for newer student housing and build-to-rent deals.
• Ellucian: Ellucian is the dominant Student Information System vendor in higher education. While not a direct housing management competitor today, it is a core StarRez integration partner and could expand native housing capabilities.
• PowerSchool: PowerSchool is a leading K-12 and higher education technology platform with a student information system and adjacent operations products. It serves the same higher education buyer as StarRez and could expand into housing workflows.
• Oracle (Oracle Student System / Campus Solutions): Oracle's higher education Campus Solutions and Oracle Student Cloud serve large universities globally and include student lifecycle functionality. As a StarRez integration partner, Oracle could expand native housing management capabilities.
• Anthology: Anthology (formerly Campus Management) provides a higher education SIS and student experience platform. It overlaps with StarRez on the institutional buyer and could deepen housing functionality as part of its broader student lifecycle suite.

Emerging players

• Buildium: Buildium is a cloud property management platform serving small-to-mid residential portfolios. While not a direct higher education housing competitor, it competes in adjacent build-to-rent and small operator segments where StarRez also plays.

Direct peers

• Entrata: Entrata is a leading property management software platform serving student housing, multifamily, and single-family operators. Like StarRez, Entrata provides a unified platform for leasing, resident portals, payments, and operations, making it the closest direct competitor in the student housing vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/starrez
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1ed4w3jncjr_Rs85_Hjh3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/StarRez
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/618787

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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