Introducing Best Neighborhoods Pages

As a renter, you know that choosing an apartment is more than just choosing a floor plan. Where you live shapes your daily routine: from how long your commute takes to where you'll grab your coffee on a Saturday morning. But figuring out which neighborhood fits your lifestyle isn't always easy.  

Meet our newest feature, Best Neighborhoods pages! Best Neighborhoods is a new way to explore the top neighborhoods for renters in major cities before you start your search.  

Introducing Best Neighborhoods Pages

Best Neighborhoods pages are city-specific hubs that showcase top neighborhoods for renters, making it easier to compare your options. Instead of researching areas one-by-one, Best Neighborhoods pages let you narrow down the areas that match your lifestyle and budget.  

Each neighborhood card gives you a quick look at what makes the area unique, with photos, a short description, and helpful tags like “Walkable,” “Historic,” or “Public Transit.” 

Cards also show the neighborhood’s average rent and current number of available units. 

How does Apartments.com choose the best neighborhoods? 

To identify the best neighborhoods for renters, Apartments.com uses a proprietary scoring model that weighs renter demand and local livability. It pairs renter interest with everyday factors like access to grocery stores, parks, dining, shopping, schools, and transit. 

Amenity data comes from Local Logic, and school data comes from GreatSchools. Rental data comes from CoStar Group's Market Trend reports and is combined with public records to give a fuller picture of each local rental market. 

Using the Best Neighborhoods Pages 

Where can I find Best Neighborhoods pages?

To find a Best Neighborhoods page, visit the local guide for the city you're interested in. For example, if you need to find a perfect fit in Atlanta, head over to Atlanta's Local Guide page.

To access a city's local guide while apartment searching, simply click on the menu in the top left corner of your screen. Then, scroll down to "Area Guide." 

Once in your target city's area guide, scroll down to the Popular Neighborhoods section. If a Best Neighborhoods page is available for that city, you'll see a button that takes you straight to it. Back in the Atlanta example, that button leads to Best Neighborhoods in Atlanta, where you can compare top renter choices like Midtown, Buckhead, and Old Fourth Ward.

Best Neighborhoods pages are currently available in select cities. 

Everything you need to know about a neighborhood at a glance 

Start by browsing the neighborhood cards to compare what each area offers. When a neighborhood catches your eye, select "View (Neighborhood) Rentals" to see apartments currently available there, or select "View (Neighborhood) Guide" to learn more. 

Make the Most of Your Move with Apartments.com

Whether you're moving across the country or just across town, Apartments.com has the tools to help you find a rental home easily. Explore neighborhoods with our Best Neighborhoods pages, plan your budget with the Cost-of-Living Calculator, and narrow your search to a price range that works for you. 

No matter where you're headed, Apartments.com has a place for you.