TransitNests Renter Survey
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
TransitNests Renter Survey — San Francisco
Help us build TransitNests — a platform that searches for housing by commute time, not zip codes. Take a 3-minute survey to get:
Free lifetime premium access ("Founding Member" status)
Exclusive PDF guide to 5 budget-friendly Bay Area neighborhoods with <30 min commutes
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Do you currently rent your home?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
We’re currently focusing on the renter's experience, as they face the most dynamic market challenges.
Yes
No / I own my home
How often do you use public transit (BART, Muni, Caltrain, etc.)?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
Public transit is the backbone of city life. We want to know how much you rely on it.
Daily
3-4 times a week
Less than once a week
When searching for an apartment, what is your biggest frustration? (Select all that apply)
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
Be honest. Finding a place is stressful, and we want to fix exactly what's broken in the process.
Prices are too high
Hard to figure out true commute times to work
Listings are outdated, fake, or scams
Landlords dont accept housing vouchers (Section 8)
Other
*Select one or more options
What percentage of your monthly income goes toward rent?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
The 'commute tax' is real. We're tracking how high housing costs impact overall living standards.
Less than 30%
30% to 50%
More than 50%
How important is living within a 10-minute walk of a transit stop to you?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
Proximity changes everything. Tell us how much you value that short walk to the station.
1
2
3
4
5
Not important
Essential
Your answers will directly impact how we design the TransitNests app. To make sure people are reading the questions carefully, please select 'Strongly agree' for this item.
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
Just a quick quality check to keep our data clean! Thanks for staying with us.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Which platforms do you primarily use to search for housing? (Select all that apply)
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
We're mapping out the tools you already use to see where the biggest gaps are.
Zillow
Craigslist
Apartments.com
Facebook Marketplace / Groups
HUD / Affordable Housing portals
Other
*Select one or more options
If you could change ONE thing about how housing search websites work, what would it be?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
This is your chance to play product designer. What is your absolute dream feature?
Imagine a platform where you search by maximum commute time to my job instead of guessing neighborhoods or zip codes. How likely are you to use this?
Olivia Brooks
Manager, TransitNests
This is the core of our vision. Would a transit-first approach actually make your search easier?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely, I prefer searching by neighborhood
Thank you! Your insights are invaluable.
You've unlocked your Founding Member status! Please enter your email below to receive your exclusive PDF Guide (5 hidden SF Bay Area neighborhoods) and your lifetime premium access when we launch.
May we email you when TransitNest launches a beta version in your city?
Yes, send me the PDF Guide and activate my Founding Member status.
No, just send me the PDF Guide.
Thank you for your time.
For this specific phase of our academic research, we are focusing on the experiences of current renters who frequently use public transit. We appreciate your willingness to help! Have a great day.
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