Tips to help you negotiate a better deal on your rent

Thousands of new apartments are increasing the supply of homes so, in several areas across our county, rents are finally leveling out and, in some spots, even dropping.

“San Diego two bedroom rents are down 2.7% annually,” said Crystal Chen with the apartment and home rental site Zumper.

She says, in these conditions, you should definitely ask for a deal, but do some homework to strengthen your position. For example, If you want to stay in your place and you're a good tenant, use that to your advantage. “If you always pay your rent on time. If you're maintaining the property well and you know you have no issues with your neighbors, and you're adhering to lease terms, definitely emphasize that during the negotiation,” she said.

[Ayestosea]

Wow down 2.7%...except it's been 200%+ over 5 years.

[MrNemoone]

Lol great advice!... this is one reason why i moved out of state

[tp]

Property managers & landlords have been told the laws by their lawyers, so moving is our only option. Nicely tried a few times & they have their list of excuses to reply with. The market is always going to be too tight until CEQA is repealed but the "NAMBI" folks will never let that happen. Thanks for trying to help us though!

[Wileyglify]

I’m just hoping that people move out as much to make the rent lower