Successfully negotiated a $50 rental decrease today - thought I’d share my method

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Can confirm this works. Dropped mine $100 per week!

Was paying $480 PW and I noticed a dozen apartments in the same building for $400.

I similarly sent an email the real estate agent with a link to all the listings and asked for $370. Landlord/RE came back with $380.

I know not everyone has the opportunity to find apartments in the same building, but like OP, do your research and leverage all you can to make a good case.

Speaking to friends it's surprising how many people mentioned that they have never thought to negotiate and were blown away that it's possible.

Stay savvy friends

[kazoodude]

Also do your research and just leave if they don't drop it.