Looking for an apartment

[A18]

Does anyone know of any sites that are useful for finding apartments in a given area?

[they don't love you like i love you]

Yes, Google Maps. Find the neighborhoods you like on it, and then check them out yourself and look for "For Rent" signs. That's always what I've done.

Craigslist is good for roommates and subleases, but not actual apartments for yourself.

[Alcon]

I'd check www.apartmentratings.com, and at least read the reviews for the complex and the other properties of the management company (if there are any.)  Seems like not checking ratings of any sort invites ending up with obnoxious management even if the place is superficially nice.

For finding availability and current prices, BRTD's spot-on.  The Internet isn't great about that unless you're looking for roommates or subleases on Craigslist, although there's some.

[phk]

www.forrent.com
www.craigslist.com