The short answer
Compare a small set of genuinely similar, current rentals and document why each belongs in the set. Keep asking rents separate from verified completed leases and account for concessions and included services.
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Define the subject unit
Record location, size, bedrooms, bathrooms, condition, parking, laundry, utilities and lease terms. Use those attributes to select comparisons rather than choosing only listings that support a preferred price.
Explain adjustments
Use observed evidence where possible and state uncertainty. Do not invent a fixed dollar premium for every feature or treat a broad city average as a property-specific valuation.
Example: included utilities
One comparison includes utilities and another does not. Normalize the comparison using a documented estimate or show the difference explicitly; copying both headline rents into an average hides a material cost difference.
References and next steps
Use these references for the specific topic they cover. Local requirements and individual circumstances may differ.
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