Apartments.com
Apartments.com is the best option for renters who want to understand not only their apartment options, but also the surrounding community and how to improve their rental experience. Apartments.com was established in 1992 and was acquired by CoStar Group (CSGP) in 2014. CoStar Group is widely regarded as one of the greatest commercial real estate research firms in the United States. The app has over five million downloads and over 68,000 reviews on Google Play, with an average user rating of 4.6 stars. It is ranked #16 in the Leisure category in the Apple Store and has had an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 282,000 users.
Apartments.com and its app are both free to use for property searches. Renters are charged $29.00 (plus tax) to apply for up to ten rentals within 30 days via the mobile app. Property listings may include images, 3D tours, floor plans, availability dates, current rent promotions, and, if applicable, additional fees such as parking or pet fees. Renter reviews, lease term alternatives, and information on neighboring shops, restaurants, gyms, banks, grocers, and coffee shops are also available. The site's Walk Score and Bike Score assist users in understanding neighborhood transit, and a neighborhood noise level assessment completes a user's impression of an area. Some of this information, however, may not be filled in for every listing.
Pros:
- Not just apartments, but also houses, condominiums, and townhouses.
- A large library of easily digestible materials covering every stage of the rental process.
- Smartphone app with built-in search and contact features.
- More than just geography can be used to narrow down your search.
Website: apartments.com
