ApartLens is a map-based apartment discovery tool that surfaces real tenant reviews and photos alongside listing data, and includes a built-in comparison tool — so you can evaluate apartments side by side without needing a separate spreadsheet.
Apartment listing sites show you what landlords want you to see. ApartLens shows you what apartments are actually like, using real tenant-submitted reviews and photos rather than curated marketing content.
- Interactive map — Browse apartment complexes visually, with pins showing name and rating at a glance. Results update automatically as you pan and zoom.
- Detail panel — Click any pin to see the full picture: ratings, real tenant reviews, a photo gallery, and a link to the apartment's own website.
- Compare tool — Add apartments to a comparison list and view them side by side. Highlights the best and worst reviews for each to help you quickly spot trade-offs.
- Search and filter — Search by name or area, filter by minimum rating, and sort results by rating or review count.
Apartments/
├── apartlens/ # The web application
└── Plans/ # Initial planning and design docs
See apartlens/README.md for architecture details, data flow, and developer setup.