determine how much we can push up rents

[Jason Malabute]

One of the things I struggle with is determining apartment rent comps in my market. I struggle because I find it difficult to find an apartment that is within close distance, same year built, and same amenities as the subject property I am analyzing. I use apartments.com, hotpads, and craigslist to determine market rent for apartment property. 

Do you guys have a step-by-step or process to best estimate market rent for apartment deal you are analyzing?