[oldaccount]

Im moving out of the house Ive been renting for the past few years while I was in school, and into an apartment/townhome.

I always hear about people getting "deals" on their new apartment/townhomes, so I am wondering if rent is generally something that can be negotiated, or if it is set in stone?

[iatacs19]

you can definitely negotiate, but it depends on the market in your area whether you get a discount or not.

[stumpy221]

Originally Posted by iatacs19

you can definitely negotiate, but it depends on the market in your area whether you get a discount or not.

+1 nothing is really set in stone. Its like buying a car. get an idea of what others are paying, and move from there.

[Hawkeye]

Around here there is no negotiating for apartments. They will just shut the door on you or laugh if you proposed it.

For townhomes it may be a little easier/probable.

[asdflkijd]

Bring your landlord a homebaked Pie,

[Joekerr]

Depends on the area and demand I'd say. I offered $100 less per month than asking price and wound up signing for $50 less per month. Its not much, but it saves me $600 per year is the way I see it. 3 years of that and I could almost get Dinan Stage 2 flash

[stooken]

wow, i didn't even think that was possible.

[Dark_Sub_Rosa]

It never hurts to try to negotiate.

[O-cha]

Do they have lots of spare apartments? Then ya you can. Is there only a few apartments available at any time? No chance.

[wj4]

Originally Posted by stooken

wow, i didn't even think that was possible.

+1, lol.

[Jay_328]

I've heard of homes but never apartments ... certainly you can ask. Who knows you may save $20 bucks a month