Trulia is now displaying rental pricing in a new way that helps put transparency and clarity front and center. You may start seeing listings with a “Total price” badge and checkmark, which means the rental cost shown includes the base monthly rent plus any required monthly fees.
Why this change?
Starting September 2, 2025, Massachusetts will require all rental listings to display the total monthly cost, including required fees. While this change begins in Massachusetts, renters may start to see the “Total price” display appear in other areas as housing providers choose to use it. It’s part of our commitment to clearer, more transparent rental pricing and reflects what renters want: 94% of renters agree that listings should clearly display all fees upfront.
Because renters in Massachusetts will soon see changes to how prices appear on Trulia, we’re making it easier to understand what’s included.
You’ll notice “Total Price” badges across the Trulia Rentals experience. When you see this badge, you can have confidence that the price you see has been validated by the provider as complete and accurate.
Listings without the badge will be labeled “Fees may apply,” meaning there could be additional mandatory monthly fees not included in the price. For these listings, we recommend contacting the housing provider for more details.
What this means for your Trulia search
With the new total price display, you’ll have fewer surprises, an easier way to compare listings and more confidence that a home fits your budget.
All Trulia rental listings also include a detailed Costs & Fees breakdown.
Trulia is committed to providing clarity and confidence in your search. The total price display, paired with the Costs & Fees breakdown, is a big step toward making renting more transparent and straightforward.
If you’re a housing provider, learn more about how you can deliver this transparency to renters on our property management resource page.
