What is the difference between “no fee” and “fee” apartments?

There is more to this question than a simple “go with a broker and pay a fee” or rent from a “no fee” building. The tenant pays a fee every time. Many management companies will inflate their asking rent to accommodate a one-month broker fee. If you have stellar credit, phenomenal income, glowing landlord references there are ways you might be able to get the asking price down in these hidden fee situations. *More advice in Landlord Links.