When I was looking for places to rent, my question regarding the dishwasher was "Is there a dishwasher?", not "Is the dishwasher stainless?".

If the other white appliances are in good shape, just get a white one. They tend to be a bit cheaper, too. That kitchen looks very cute with white appliances, and if I were looking to rent the house, I'd find the kitchen quite satisfactory.

I was leaning towards keep the white since it's a rental, BUT if this is an upscale market renters might expect SS. Maybe take a look at other rentals in the area, see how much they're going for and what type of appliances they have.

I had a white dishwasher and fridge and stove (front is black). DW broke, replaced with SS. Fridge started to die maybe 4 yrs?? later, I replaced with SS. Can't replaces stove till it dies.
I'm just saying I don't think it matters if they match. Unless this rental is in a real ritzy area, I cant imagine a renter minding. Kitchen looks very nice.

I'd stick with white; it looks good in the kitchen, is cheaper and easier to keep looking clean. How many can occupy? If only 2-4, maybe you could get a counter depth fridge when the time comes and it wouldn't stick out as much as the current one does.

Oh. meant to add keeping white would also be fine. Some may prefer all white.

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The whites will never match anyway so do stainless and be done at least when something else breaks down it is easy to get a stainless replacement from any maker.

The appliances aren't all next to each other so I don't think most renters would notice if the colours didn't match perfectly. I find white appliances look good with white cabinets so that would be my choice. Stainless is a light drain and not easy to keep clean and streak free. I'm over the idea that stainless is upscale.

"Any prospective tenant rejecting that place because it lacked stainless appliances and granite is a giant idiot with unreasonable expectations. Idiots with unreasonable expectations don't make for good, easygoing tenants."

Wise words, queenvictorian. As long as the appliances work and are clean, should renters care what colour they are?

I agree that it really doesn't matter all that much. Personally, I'd probably opt for an eventual transition to stainless, as there are more stainless appliances to choose from and as I prefer the looks of stainless. But honestly, I don't think either decision is wrong. They'll both look fine in this particular kitchen. And they'll look fine even if they are mismatched.