7 Free Apps That Make Apartment Hunting Painless
Apartment hunting can be a nightmare and most of us dread diving into the process. Your screen is filled with open tabs and bookmarked pages, and the search seems to be endless. But before you pull out your hair, look to these seven cost-free apps that will make finding your next place a little less painful.
Apartments.com Rental Search
Search from hundreds of thousands of apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes on the Apartments.com app. You won't even have to step into a unit since all listings are available to view through HD videos and high-resolution photos. Check real-time availability and draw specific areas onto the map to help narrow down your search.
Apartment List
Apartment List personalizes your search based on your preferences and finds the best match for you. Book visits, create short lists of your favorite places, and search by categories to make the hunt easy.
Available on iOS
PadMapper Apartment Search
With over one million affordable apartments listed on PadMapper, finding a place that will fit your budget will be possible. You can filter your searches based on your budget, target by number of bedrooms/bathrooms and specific amenities, and favorite your best choices. You're only a click away from emailing or calling the landlord.
RadPad Apartment Finder
RadPad is the all-in-one app you need to help you on your search. Not only will you be alerted when listings that fit your criteria are available, but you can also list your own place and find a roommate. Apply to apartments with one click and even pay rent through the app.
Trulia
Refine your searches by home features and location, and preview the unit without even leaving your couch with video tours. Trulia allows you to save your favorite places and share them with a roommate or friend. Compare listings side by side; see nearby schools, restaurants, and grocery stores; and calculate costs with the app's affordability breakdown.
Zillow
Browse through all types of property and figure out your budget with Zillow's tools. You can contact real estate agents and property managers through the app and even get preapproved for a mortgage. Search by your current location or by addess, or just draw in a designated area.