How to Cancel AppFolio Property Manager in 2026
AppFolio Core starts at $280/month (50-unit minimum at $1.40/unit). Plus tier is $3/unit. With a 12-month minimum contract, you could be locked into $3,360+ before you can cancel.
⚠️ Export Everything First: Before canceling, download all tenant records, lease documents, financial reports, maintenance history, and 1099 tax forms. AppFolio data is not easily accessible after account closure.
Cancel AppFolio
- Review your contract for the cancellation notice period (typically 30-60 days)
- Contact your AppFolio account manager directly
- Or call 1-866-648-1536
- Submit a written cancellation request (email creates a paper trail)
- Ask for confirmation of your cancellation date and any final charges
Early Termination
- 12-month minimum contract is standard
- Canceling early may result in fees for the remaining contract months
- Review your specific agreement for the ETF clause
- If you're past the initial 12 months, most contracts switch to month-to-month
Data Export Checklist
- ☐ Tenant contact information and lease terms
- ☐ All lease documents and signed agreements
- ☐ Financial reports (rent rolls, P&L, balance sheets)
- ☐ Maintenance request history
- ☐ Owner statements and distributions history
- ☐ 1099 tax documents
- ☐ Vendor contact information
- ☐ Application and screening records
Cheaper Alternatives
- Avail by Apartments.com (free, up to 3 units) — rent collection, applications, lease signing. Best for small landlords
- TurboTenant (free) — listing, screening, rent collection. Free for landlords
- Buildium ($52+/mo) — lower starting price, good for 20-100 units
- RentRedi ($12/mo) — mobile-first, great for 1-10 units
- Stessa (free) — bookkeeping and reporting for rental property investors
💡 For Small Landlords: If you have fewer than 20 units, AppFolio is overkill. Avail (free), TurboTenant (free), or RentRedi ($12/mo) handle rent collection, applications, and leases at a fraction of the cost. AppFolio is designed for property management companies with 50+ units.
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