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Besides sunshine, Phoenix has a good apartment market. Now is a great time for renters to make the move to Arizona's largest city. The cost of living is about 13 percent below the national average, and a typical one bedroom Phoenix apartment rents for about $658, also well below the national average. A bit more good news for renters: the vacancy rate is a bit over 6 percent. While this too is below the national average, it is still high enough that Phoenix is a renters' market. You may be able to find some great deals and get yourself that perfect apartment.

One of the best ways to find Phoenix apartments for rent is to look for online locator sites, such as apartmentreviews.net and apartments.com. Some of these services are tremendously helpful, and you could be settled in your new home in no time. But, as with anything in life, not all are created equal. What should you look for in such a site?

Ease of use. There is no shortage of sites that can help you find great listings, so if you find one that isn't easy to use, feel free to skip it. There are so many others that can offer a better experience. Finding an apartment is stressful enough, why add to it needlessly? Sites should have an easy way to search the city of your choice, clear listings, and an easy way to view and access the Phoenix apt listing you want.

Clear apartment listings ' and lots of them. A good site will have a variety of listings from different parts of Phoenix. Different neighborhoods offer different attractions and amenities, not to mention price ranges. You want to be able to search for apartments near your work, near stores, or close to other features you need. Having a variety ensures that you'll be able to have a list of potential apartments from which to choose.

Searchable by various features. Can you search by price range? Number of bedrooms? Number of bathrooms? Neighborhood? Amenities? You need to find what is most important to you. Several sites will allow you to do that.

Thorough listings and information. If you wanted sparse information, you could read a classified ad in the newspaper. An apartment locator site should provide you with more. Look for pictures, videos, lists of amenities, reviews, ratings, and more. You should also be able to readily find contact info, availability checks, and more.

Landlord or building owner special offers. When looking for apartments in Phoenix, make sure to look for specials and discounts. It is a renters' market. A look for a locator site should clue you into these deals. Whether it is a reduced move-in rate, waived application fee, free month's rent, or some other enticement, you should be able to find this easily on the site. Always check a few sites so you can get both a comprehensive listing and knowledge of the best deals.

Special offers of their own. As an added bonus for your Phoenix apartment search, many of these sites offer a reward if you register, find an apt listing, and then sign a lease. This is $100 or $200 for looking for your apartment, something you have to do anyway.