Which is it: upstairs vs. ground floor means a discount?

[Daniel R.]

I always thought upstairs was at a premium because you don't have to put up with noises above you, but now most apartments I want to rent are telling me ground floor is ata premium because you don't have to "move up and down a lot"

I'm thoroughly confused.

[Ned Carey]

I f I am a landlord, downstairs pays a premium because they don't have to climb stairs. Upstairs pays a premium becuase they get a better view. The middle floor pays a premium becuase it is the perfect compromise.

If I am a tenant the first floor gets a discount becuase. . . well you get the idea.

It's all about negotiation.