Securing a place to stay that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg may seem like a challenge. Housing is one of the biggest and most important expenses because everyone wants a nice and safe place to live. If you want to try negotiate a cheaper rent, here are tips on how:

#1 – Ask! That’s right. Ask your landlord or property manager if there are cheaper renting options.
#2 – Check vacancy rates. If there are a lot of open places available in your complex, that means that they are having a hard time filling it up. This is a prime opportunity to negotiate a lower rate on rent.