Shield Deposit
🛡️ SHIELD DEPOSIT · RENTGUARDUS

Move in without the
security deposit.

Replace your upfront deposit with a small monthly fee starting at $9/mo. Full coverage for your landlord. Zero cash tied up for you.

$65B+
locked in deposits nationally
$9/mo
starting monthly fee
24hrs
activation time
$5K
damage coverage

How Shield Deposit works

01
Apply in 2 minutes
No credit check. Just your address, rent amount, and landlord's email.
02
Landlord gets notified
Instant activation link sent to your landlord. No forms, no fax, no paperwork.
03
Coverage activates
Move in deposit-free. RentGuardus covers up to $5,000 in damages + 2 months rent.
1
Personal Info
2
Property Details
3
Coverage Setup
4
Confirm
✓ No hard credit pull. Approval in under 2 minutes. Your landlord gets instant notification.
Shield Deposit vs. Traditional Deposit
FACTORTRADITIONALSHIELD
Upfront cost1–2 months rent$0
Monthly fee$0$9–$30/mo
Damage coverageDeposit amountUp to $5,000
Credit checkUsually requiredNo hard pull
Move-in speedSlow (collect cash)24 hours
Pricing by Risk Tier
Low Risk
Morpheus 700+
$9–$15/mo
Medium Risk
Morpheus 580–699
$16–$22/mo
Elevated
Morpheus 450–579
$23–$30/mo
Rates determined by Morpheus TRS score. No hard credit inquiry.