Abstract: The present invention provides an online leasing system. The system allows a consumer to view availability listings for currently vacant units and those units that have been forecast as vacant. The system accepts consumer demographic data and performs a pre-lease screening process to determine the suitability of the consumer. Suitable consumers are allowed to enter into a leasing agreement while online or reserve the unit for future leasing. Payment of the required deposit and any other monies due are processed as electronic payments. Ancillary electronic commerce services can also be integrated into the system for the convenience of the consumer.