Can't find tenant - what's changed?

[Natasha V.]

I own a rental condo in Montgomery County, Maryland, which I rented out with no problems three times previously. The apartment is in good condition, with lots of nifty upgrades (new cabinets, closet organizers, etc), in a great location, and very close to major area employers. I have always rented it within a week of advertising on CL in the past - the only difference is the last three times I advertised it in June for an August 1 move-in date. This year my tenants moved out early and I used the same ad, the same pics, etc., lowered the rent by $50, put the ad up in March and... got two inquiries in a whole week! Is it just the season or has the rental market really changed that much? I have never rented it out in the Spring before, so it's hard for me to judge.

[Jordan Thibodeau]

How do your rents compare to the market? Not just condo's look at other types of dwellings (SFH, Apartments etc). How about curb appeal?