In addition to Sprint's current lineup of GPS-enabled navigation, location and specialty applications, Sprint and Smarter Agent today launched a new tool to give customers the power to view nearby apartments for rent right on select Sprint or Nextel phones. Smarter Agent Apartments for Rent uses GPS to deliver information about the closest available apartments without requiring the customer to enter an address or ZIP code.

Property information is provided by Apartments.com. All properties advertised directly with Apartments.com are uploaded to Smarter Agent for access by mobile subscribers. Apartment information available through Apartments for Rent includes rental prices and full apartment details such as unit and building amenities and pet policies. Customers can view the locations of available properties on MapQuest maps powered by industry digital map leader NAVTEQ.

Apartments for Rent is available nationwide on select Sprint and Nextel phones, for $2.99 per month, plus standard data charges. Sprint also offers Recently Sold Homes by Smarter Agent for $4.99 per month.