How do I negotiate lower rent on an apartment?

Use StreetSmart to find building violations and landlord history, then leverage that data in rent negotiations. Buildings with open violations, pest issues, or maintenance problems give you leverage to negotiate 10-20% lower rent. Our free tool shows you exactly what issues exist so you can ask for fair pricing.

Can building violations help me lower my rent?

Yes! Open violations are powerful negotiation leverage. If a building has unresolved code violations, pest complaints, or safety issues, you can use this official data to negotiate lower rent or ask for repairs before signing. Many renters save $100-500/month using this approach.

Is StreetSmart free to use?

Yes, StreetSmart is 100% free with no credit card or sign-up required. You can instantly view building violations, landlord ratings, and use our rent negotiation tools for millions of apartments across 10 major US cities.

What cities does StreetSmart cover?

StreetSmart covers 10 major US cities: New York City (787K+ buildings), Los Angeles (2.2M+ buildings), Chicago (700K+ buildings), San Francisco (200K+ buildings), San Diego (330K+ buildings), Boston (183K+ buildings), Philadelphia (547K+ buildings), Seattle (172K+ buildings), Miami (500K+ buildings), and Austin (33K+ buildings).

How can I tell if my rent is too high?

Search your building on StreetSmart to see violation history, landlord ratings, and compare to similar buildings. If your building has significant issues but charges premium rent, you have grounds to negotiate. Our tools help you make data-backed requests for fair pricing.

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Best Apartments in Mount Airy

Philadelphia • 490 top-rated buildings

490

Top Buildings

93.4

Avg Score

A+ Buildings

80+

Min Score

Top 10 in Mount Airy

6 units • Built 2023 • No violations

4 units • Built 1960 • No violations

More Top Buildings

393 1/2 E CLIVEDEN ST

6610-12 GERMANTOWN AVE

319 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE

205 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE

About Mount Airy

Mount Airy is a neighborhood in Philadelphia with 490highly-rated residential buildings. The average building score in this area is93.4 out of 100, with 1 buildings achieving A+ status.

These rankings are based on L&I violation records, 311 complaints, and building characteristics. Use StreetSmart to research any building before signing a lease.

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Last updated: 2026-01-11•Data sources•How scoring works•Renter checklist