If you've been apartment hunting in Taipei, you know the drill: check 591, scroll through five Facebook rental groups, message three landlords, hear back from none. Repeat tomorrow. (If you're still working out where to look and what to budget, start with the Complete Taipei Rental Guide.)
The problem isn't effort: it's that good listings appear and disappear faster than manual checking can keep up with.
RentOn solves this by monitoring Facebook rental groups automatically and sending you a LINE notification the moment a matching listing appears.
How It Works
RentOn connects to Facebook rental groups and scans new posts in real time. When a post matches your criteria (area, budget, unit type), it pushes a structured notification to your LINE.
You set the criteria once. RentOn does the monitoring for you.
Step 1: Add RentOn on LINE
Search for @renton in LINE or scan the QR code on the RentOn homepage.
Tap "Add Friend" and you're connected. No app download required.
Step 2: Set Your Rental Criteria
Once you've added the account, send a message describing what you're looking for. RentOn's system understands natural language, so you can write something like:
"Looking for a self-contained studio in Da'an or Zhongzheng, budget NT$18,000/month, pet-friendly, near MRT"
The system will confirm your settings and start monitoring immediately.
You can update your criteria at any time by sending a new message.
Step 3: Receive Matching Listings
When a match appears, RentOn sends you a notification with:
- The listing title and key details
- Monthly rent
- A direct link to the original post
- Any scam flags if the post has been reported
The free tier sends one notification per day. RentOn Pro (NT$199/month) sends full alerts twice daily, at noon and in the evening, so you never miss a listing because of timing.
Tired of scrolling rental groups every day?
RentOn monitors Facebook rental groups automatically and pushes matching listings straight to your LINE.
Why LINE Instead of Email or App Notifications?
LINE is where most renters in Taiwan already spend significant time. A LINE message gets seen. An app notification gets ignored. An email gets buried.
Keeping the workflow inside LINE also means you can quickly share listings with a partner or friend without switching apps.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
- Be specific about your area: "Da'an District" works better than "central Taipei"
- Give a firm budget ceiling: vague budgets produce noisy results. If you may qualify for Taiwan's rent subsidy, factor that into your ceiling before setting criteria
- Include key requirements: "pet-friendly", "near MRT", "no agent fee"
- Update your criteria if you're not getting relevant results: RentOn's system adjusts immediately
Pro vs. Free: What's the Difference?
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Daily alerts | 1 per day | Full alerts, twice daily |
| Scam flagging | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multiple criteria sets | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price | Free | NT$199/month |
Getting Started
- Search @renton on LINE or visit getrenton.com/en
- Add the account
- Send your rental criteria
- Receive your first matching listing notification
Stop refreshing. Let RentOn do the watching.