We're renovating the kitchen in a rental and found a good deal on quartz countertops. We've never used them and are concerned about heat damage in the area near the stove because quartz is heat-resistant only to 300 degrees. Our other thought is granite, which has held up very well in our own kitchen.

Does anyone have experience with quartz, or a better option? I expect this unit to rent for $2500-$3000/month.

If it fits your budget quartz is the best product for counter tops. I have it in my own home and almost all decent kitchen remodels use it these days.

I myself do install quarts, granite, tile, slate and other counter tops. What I do to protect myself is keep a good copy of the receipt/invoice in a tenants file with Pictures of the install. When having a new tenant move-in, I make the go around the entire rental and check off the condition of everything. Such as window treatment, paint on walls, flooring, appliance AND Counter Tops. They have to write and sign they find NO DAMAGE!

Then during a Pre-Move out inspection, I provide that the kitchen counter top was brand new before their tenancy started and the depreciation period set by the Internal Revenue is 15 year. Since it is damaged and will cost $3000 to replace the entire kitchen counters to repair and match, the depreciated time left to recoup my cost is (for example) $2,200. This amount is being deducted from their deposit, as stated in the itemized list during their walk thru 2 weeks before their move-out. They had a chance to obtain estimates from licensed contractors, but failed to do so.

The last time I was sued by a tenant for a damaged counter top, I counter sued. They x tenant was asking for 100% of their deposit back. What's a tiny scratch worth? Not thousands.

I know it is popular

But a porous surface like granite.

Never had any business being installed in a food prep area.