New residents are searching for everything at once — their gym, dentist, coffee spot, dry cleaner. LocalKey puts your business in front of them on Day 1, delivered free through their apartment community.
Our mission
Moving somewhere new used to mean becoming part of a community — learning the owner's name at the corner shop, finding your regular spot, discovering the places only locals knew about. Every neighborhood had its own culture, shaped by the people who lived and worked in it.
That doesn't happen as naturally anymore. People scroll past their own block on the way to whatever's trending three towns over. But the local spots that made neighborhoods feel like home — they're still there. They're just harder to find.
LocalKey exists to rebuild that connection. Not through ads or algorithms, but through a simple introduction at the right moment. We want neighborhoods where people are regulars, not just customers — where a place feels like yours because you actually know the people in it.
Who it's for
Properties get a community amenity that costs them nothing. Local businesses get exclusive access to brand‑new residents looking for their new go‑to spots.
A real amenity in every move‑in packet — no design work, no setup fees, no per‑resident cost. We do the printing, the curation, and all business relationships.
Reach high‑intent new residents within walking distance — people actively looking for their new restaurants, gyms, dentists, dry cleaners. One business per category per zone. No chains. No competition.
How it works
LocalKey reaches residents at the highest‑intent moment of their lives — right when they're searching for everything new in the neighborhood.
15‑minute call. We add your property to LocalKey and assign a personalized landing page URL.
We mail you a stack of welcome cards. Drop one in every new resident's move‑in packet.
QR opens their personalized landing page — exclusive offers from nearby local businesses.
Resident visits, mentions the offer, and becomes a regular. You see every click in your monthly report.
For local businesses
No more guessing whether your marketing works. Every month, you'll know exactly how many new residents discovered you, which properties sent them, and how many clicked your offer.
Voices from the neighborhood
Hear from the property managers, local businesses, and residents who use LocalKey every move‑in season.
A curated list of neighborhood favorites in the move-in packet — it adds real value without any work on our end. Residents notice it.
New residents are the best customers you can get — they're still deciding where their habits will land. Having that exclusive slot is worth more than it costs.
Scanned it the day I moved in. Found my coffee spot, a gym deal, and a dentist I actually booked. Didn't expect a card in my packet to be that useful.
Illustrative — these represent the experience we're building toward. Real partner quotes will replace these once charter partners are onboarded.
Sponsor pricing
Properties are always free. Sponsors choose by category exclusivity — only one business per category per zone, no exceptions.
For most categories: cafe, salon, dry cleaner, spa, car wash, fast casual dining, and more.
For high‑value categories with the most move‑in demand: dental, medical, gym, auto repair, insurance, home services, and vet.
Get started
Whether you manage a property or own a local business, fill out the form and our team will be in touch within one business day.
Our team will be in touch within one business day.