If your rental unit is higher end, then I would go induction and not be concerned about asking people to possibly buy new cookware. If your rental is more affordable, then I would probably stick to what is more common for now.

I probably would not put induction in a rental because not all pots and pans work with it. As Rita says, maybe if it is high end? Or if you are willing to buy a cheap set of induction pots to leave with the rental unit?

You could always get this Induction Hob and leave it for anyone who rents your place.

I am worried about the longevity.... If it dies, then I have to swap out the built in unit. That is why I prefer the slide in ranges; so much easier to replace in a rental.

We replaced a built in oven in a rental, and we spend over $1500 due to the size issue.

We are in a very HCOLA. There are no cheap rentals where we live. I can buy a cheap set of pots and pans and throw in with the unit. 2 bedroom basement apartment will rent for $1500 to $2000 in this location. My next door has Air B&B and he rents the entire house for about $4000/week. (That's another story, and I hate it)

$2k for a 2br is not HCOLA.

I live in San Francisco. People advertise a bedroom in a shared apartment at $1400!

If a simple 2br (basement) for 2k isn't HCOLA, then you're basically left with SFO and NYC.

But getting back to OPs rental. If it's high end, I'd consider induction although prices in the US are still outrageous compared to Europe. Not sure how familiar renters are with induction. I'd be worried that they mess up the cooktop in no time and that replacement is more of an issue. Also, would you have a built-in oven?

I'd probably go with a range which is easier to replace as you said.

"I'd probably go with a range which is easier to replace as you said."

I agree a range is easier to replace.......but what's wrong with an induction range :)

Hehe, same as above: Still overpriced here in US and the potential issue that tenants may mess it up. Basically be prepared that tenants won't clean it regularly and won't treat it with consideration. I find the more fool proof, the better.

Nosoccermom,

How could do you think renters would mess up an induction cooktop? Even when you don’t clean it, it stays clean. Items don’t burn into the surface. It is actually an easier to use and clean unit than a gas or electric range. The one risk that I experienced when I moved to induction was for the first week, I burned everything in sight. Who knew how much power a 3700watt burner on full blast really was when you don’t feel the heat from the surface. Induction does introduce some behaviors that spoil you for other things though, like putting a cotton towel next to a pot while cooking, or putting wooden utensils on the cooktop surface while cooking. These are things you should not do when using the gas burners.

Regarding HCOL versus high end.

This is NOT a high end unit. This is actually below the median for the area since it will be a small basement apartment. Even so, because of the cost of rent in our city is so high, this basement apartment will fetch $1500 and up.

I am guessing the renter will be a single person or a couple that are students or medical residents. The layout is too weird for two singles sharing an apartment.

What I don't want is a dead induction top in 3 to 5 years that will be difficult to find a replacement..... I don't care about the scratches on the top. That is par for the course in a rental.

I found it! That is my baby. I think I may have to bit the bullet and enlarge the range to a 30 incher....

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-30-in-5-4-cu-ft-Induction-Range-with-Self-Cleaning-Oven-in-Stainless-Steel-FFIF3054TS/302939756?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|google|D29+Appliances&mid=sBfWa6ldk|dc_mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_47645852382_pkw__pmt__product_302939756_slid_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg7ao6pmM1wIVSmx-Ch3YsQWvEAYYByABEgKxi_D_BwE

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Frigidaire-Gallery-4-Element-5-4-cu-ft-Freestanding-Induction-Range-Common-30-in-Actual-29-875-in/1000288779

" Basically be prepared that tenants won't clean it regularly and won't
treat it with consideration. I find the more fool proof, the better."

While that's true (and is true of everything in a rental unit), it actually is evidence more for induction than against it. Induction stoves are very easy to clean since they barely get hot (so food doesn't bake on), and they can't be left on after the pot has been removed. And they're no more fragile than a glass-top electric.

They also may not have the proper pots and pans. Remember an induction gives off emfs and emf sensitivities/exposure are becoming more of a concern where I live.