More consumers are self-reporting rent payments to credit bureaus, with participation rising to 13% in 2025 from 11% in 2024. Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X lead the charge. Property manager participation in reporting is down, potentially due to consumers self-reporting through third-party data furnishers like Rental Kharma or RentReporters.

Reporting your rent payments to credit bureaus can boost your credit score, especially if you have a thin credit history. You can sign up for a rent reporting service to have your positive rent payments tracked and reported automatically. However, rent reporting is not a cure-all for credit issues like bankruptcy or overdue debts.

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