@striderlabs/mcp-apartments

MCP server for Apartments.com — let AI agents search rental listings, compare properties, schedule tours, contact managers, and more.

Tools

Requirements

• Node.js 18+

• Chromium (installed automatically via patchright)

Installation

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-apartments
npx patchright install chromium

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client config (e.g. ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apartments": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-apartments"]
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apartments": {
      "command": "striderlabs-mcp-apartments"
    }
  }
}

Authentication

Most tools work without login. Sign in for access to favorites, price alerts, and saved searches:

1. Call apartments_login to get the sign-in URL

2. Open the URL in your browser and complete login

3. Call apartments_status to confirm — session is saved locally

Session cookies are stored at ~/.strider/apartments/.

Usage Examples

Search for apartments

Search for 2-bedroom apartments in Austin TX under $2500/month that allow dogs

Tools called: apartments_search → apartments_filter (petFriendly)

Compare properties

Compare these three apartments side by side: [url1, url2, url3]

Tool called: apartments_compare

Schedule a tour

Schedule an in-person tour at [property url] for March 20 at 2pm

Tool called: apartments_schedule_tour (preview first, then confirm: true)

Get neighborhood info

What's the walkability and transit score for South Austin TX?

Tool called: apartments_neighborhood

Set a price alert

Alert me at email@example.com if this apartment drops below $1800/mo

Tool called: apartments_price_alert

Safety

Tools that submit data (apartments_schedule_tour, apartments_contact) require confirm: true. Without it, they return a preview of the action. This prevents accidental submissions.

Development

git clone <repo>
cd striderlabs-mcp-apartments
npm install
npx patchright install chromium
npm run build
npm start

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