Paperless payments for a better planet and service.
At Elme Communities we are continuously focusing on service to our residents and our planet. With that
in mind, Elme Communities is focused on reducing the amount of paper used at our communities by
going paperless. We are trying to eliminate the use of paper where we can which allows us to offer our
residents even more ways to pay their rent! We are happy to work with you to find the best solution
but below are the ways we currently accept rental payments.
Our Streamlined Rent Payment Solutions
Resident Portal
The Resident Portal and Resident App are available to you wherever you are and allow you to pay your rent, sign leases, and submit service requests.
The resident portal can be accessed through the Resident Link on your community website or you can download the app. The app can be found by scanning the by searching “RentCafe” through the Apple or Google store.
When using either the portal or the app, we encourage you to add a bank account as there are NO PROCESSING FEES associated with this option. By selecting this option, you will be redirected to a third-party website and must follow their instructions to verify your account for the first time. View instructions HERE.
If you do not wish to verify your bank account or if it is not supported, you also can add a credit or debit card to pay your rent. Please note the fees associated with either selection: processing fees for a debit card are $4.95 to $9.95, depending on payment amount and service fees for a credit card are 2.5% of the payment amount.
***Reoccurring ACH payment has NO processing Fees***
WIPS
WIPs (Walk-in Payment System) allows you to pay with cash at a participating store. You can find locations that may be convenient to you wherever you are at https://home.paynearme.com/merchant-locations. You’ll find many benefits to this service with a secure payment that is convenient, fast, and easy to. You can first obtain your payment information by logging on to your Resident Portal, and under the Payment Accounts tab. Please note that some retailers may have transaction limits, and Wal-Mart is at $2,999, CVS at $2,000, and 7-11 at $1,500.
FLEX
FLEX offers you a way to split rent into two payments on a customizable schedule, giving you more financial flexibility in your day-to-day life. Using Flex can help you:
1. Pay rent on time. By splitting your rent into two payments, you’ll pay on time on your schedule.
2. Improve cash flow. Flex allows you to pay over the month, better aligning your rent and finances.
3. Build your credit history. Every payment establishes your payment history, helping you build your future.
Sign up for Flex by the 3rd to use Flex for this month’s rent payment: https://getflex.app.link/e/hOTzXmfzvwb
Need to pay by CHECK?
Any check will need to be mailed to the address below. Please be sure to have your name, community
name, and apartment listed on the check. We encourage you to consider alternatives to paying by
check to avoid delays with the US Postal Service and subsequent late fees.
You can set up your account with ACH payments and incur no processing fees and be guaranteed on time payment to your account.
Elme Communities
4938 Hampden Lane #328
Bethesda, MD 20814