At a strong school location, if a brand new luxury apartment goes for $2600 and a brand new townhome goes for $2250 (2 really nice swimming pools, full lawn care) which one is more desirable by renters in general? Same overall size 1450 sq, 3bd/2bth, apt has bigger rooms.

Sorry, but there isn’t a right answer. It all depends on what the potential tenant wants. Personally I’d choose the townhome because I got sick and tired of apartment buildings.

What floor and views from the apartment? What type of security do each have? What amenities in each? Lots of variables.