The Tenants is a game where the gamer will act as an ambitious landlord who can buy, renovate, rent out and manage all types of real estate in different urban areas. The player begins their career with the goal of saving money on renovating an old apartment by completing renovation jobs, which allows them to earn experience and find rare trinkets and furniture that can be restored and repurposed. Once a gamer manages to furnish their apartment, it's time to organize an open house and check out any tenants who show interest in it before agreeing to rent.

In The Tenants, the rental period is 3 in-game months, after which you have the opportunity to renegotiate the terms or evict your tenant. However, the real fun happens during the rental, when the gamer finds himself in the position of a renter. Will he keep the property in excellent condition? Will you call the police on your neighbors if they are making too much noise? All options can generate profit, which leads to the acquisition of even more properties for the portfolio.

First, the gamer will have to remodel the bathroom or design a child's bedroom from scratch. The gameplay will soon open up to more creative challenges, such as decorating a pirate ship's cabin, but without any distractions from the main game. These “elite” jobs bring in more money, but also require more effort. Another exciting mechanic is the financial tracker: here players can immediately see the financial status of properties, debts and bills, as well as the track record of tenants. It also generates statistics to help estimate the value of an individual building over time.