On the surface, Zillow is like any other map-based apartment and house search service you've seen. You search by entering how many rooms you want, the city you are going to and your price range and they show hundreds of vacancies for you on the map.
Zillow offers some unique features that all other real estate apps don't have. There is more to finding the ideal home to rent or lease than simply finding one that is the right size, in the right city, and within your price range. This is where Zillow is unique. The app also shows how close the homes you're interested in are to public transportation and school zones.