What you'll pay, and what you won't
How pricing works
How does MidStays pricing work?
MidStays pricing has three parts: the rent for your exact dates, any fees, deposits, and taxes configured by that specific property, and the utilities shown on that home's listing. Every number appears in your quote before you book, and the minimum stay is 29 nights.
Rent is quoted for the length of stay you request rather than as a nightly rate multiplied out. A stay of a month or more is priced as a monthly stay, which is why the monthly figure is usually lower than the nightly rate times thirty. Fees, deposits, and taxes are set by the individual property and by local tax law, not by MidStays, so two homes in the same market can carry a different fee structure.
Utilities and any applicable fees are shown on each home's listing and in your quote before you book. Nothing is estimated after the fact and nothing is added at checkout. If a number is in your quote, it is the number you pay. If it is not in your quote, MidStays is not charging you for it.
Line by line
How your quote is built
Rent for your dates
Enter your arrival and departure and the home returns rent for that exact span, priced as a monthly stay rather than a nightly rate multiplied out. The minimum stay on MidStays is 29 nights.
Fees, deposits, and taxes set by the property
Each home carries its own configuration: a cleaning fee, a security or damage deposit, a pet fee where pets are accepted, and the lodging or transient taxes required where the home sits. These are that property's terms, itemized line by line.
Utilities, shown per home and never included
Utilities are never bundled into a MidStays rate. Utilities and any applicable fees are shown on each home's listing and in your quote before you book, so you can see how that specific property handles electricity, gas, water, and internet.
Your total before you book
Rent, property fees, deposits, taxes, and utilities appear as one itemized total. You review the full amount and the payment schedule before you commit to anything.
What does a stay of 90 days actually cost, option by option?
Over 90 days the cost difference between the options is structural, not promotional. A hotel charges a nightly rate ninety times and adds resort or amenity fees. A 12-month lease charges for twelve months plus furniture, deposits, and utility setup you only need for three. MidStays charges monthly rent plus that property's own fees.
Compare the structure rather than a headline rate: see what every MidStays home includes, read the MidStays cancellation policy before you commit to dates, and check how extending a stay is quoted if your assignment runs long.
| For a stay of a month or more | MidStays | Extended-stay hotel | 12-month lease | Monthly Airbnb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen | Yes — full-size range, fridge, dishwasher, cookware | Kitchenette at best | Yes, but unfurnished | Varies by host |
| In-home laundry | Yes — washer and dryer in the home | Shared coin laundry | Sometimes | Varies by host |
| Furnished | Fully — move in with two suitcases | Yes, institutionally | No — buy it and dump it | Usually |
| Inspected before arrival | Yes — by a local manager | Housekeeping standard | You inspect it | No |
| Someone answers at 9pm on day 40 | Yes — your local manager | Front desk | Landlord, eventually | Often no one |
| Commitment | 29 nights to 11 months | Nightly, priced up over time | 12 months | Host's discretion |
More pricing questions are answered in the MidStays frequently asked questions.
Pricing questions, answered plainly
Are utilities included in the price?
No. Utilities are never included or bundled into a MidStays rate. Utilities and any applicable fees are shown on each home's listing and in your quote before you book, so you can see exactly how that property handles them before you commit to dates.
What deposits are required?
Deposits are set by the individual property, not by MidStays. Most homes require a security or damage deposit, and some also require a pet deposit where pets are accepted. The exact deposit for the home you are booking is itemized in your quote before you sign anything.
How and when do I pay for a stay of a month or more?
Payment terms are set by the property and appear in your quote and in your rental agreement before you sign. Typically an initial payment confirms the dates and the balance follows on a schedule tied to your stay. You see the full schedule, with dates and amounts, in writing.
Is there a credit check to book?
It depends on the property. Some homes ask only for identification and a signed rental agreement; others run a standard screening. Whatever that specific home requires is disclosed during the application step, before your agreement is final, so no requirement appears late.
What happens to my price if I extend my stay?
An extension is quoted at the rate available for the new dates, because rates move with season and demand. Ask your local manager as early as you can: the same home is more likely to still be open, and the rate is more predictable. Extending is a new quote, not a penalty.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation terms are set by the property and are shown in your quote and in the rental agreement before you sign. Read them at quote stage rather than after booking. Nothing about cancellation is decided later — the terms that apply to your stay are the terms in your agreement.
Are taxes included in the quoted total?
Yes, applicable taxes are itemized in your quote. Stays of a month or more are taxed differently in many states and cities than short stays, and some jurisdictions exempt longer stays entirely. Your quote reflects the tax treatment for that home and the length of stay you requested.
Is there a pet fee?
Only at homes that accept pets, and only in the amount that home has configured. Pet fees and pet deposits are property terms rather than a MidStays charge, and they appear in your quote before you book. Homes that do not accept pets say so on the listing.
Is there a cleaning fee?
Most homes carry a cleaning fee set by the property, covering the professional clean before you arrive, and it is itemized in your quote. Some homes also offer mid-stay cleaning on a longer booking. Where that is available, your local manager can price it for you.
Do prices change by season?
Yes. Mid-term rates move with local demand, so the same home can be priced differently for January than for July. Desert destinations are busiest in winter and coastal destinations in summer. Booking earlier for a high-demand season generally gets you both a better rate and a better home.
Why is a monthly rate lower than thirty times the nightly rate?
Because a month or more is a different product. One booking of 90 nights means no repeated turnovers, no gaps between stays, and one set of arrival costs instead of many. That efficiency shows up as a monthly rate, which is why extended stays price below nightly rates multiplied out.
See what your dates actually cost
Enter your arrival and departure and MidStays returns verified homes with the full itemized quote: rent, property fees, deposits, taxes, and how utilities are shown for that home. Minimum stay 29 nights.
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