<prompt> Human: First time actually posting here but I watch this sub reddit like a hawk. Im finally financially stable with my new job and Im ready to move out to a place of my own. I have a few apartment tours planned for this Saturday and Im very excited to see them. Being new at renting, is it a bad idea to try to negotiate rent with a potential landlord? I would imagine they would just push me aside for somebody else willing to spend the full amount. Am I correct in assuming this?  <response>: Being new at renting, is it a bad idea to try to negotiate rent with a potential landlord? I would imagine they would just push me aside for somebody else willing to spend the full amount. Am I correct in assuming this?Depends on your situation, the desirability of the unit, the agreeableness of the landlord, etc.Typically the rent price is the rent price. But most landlords dont want a unit to go unoccupied as theyre losing money every month without a tenant. Just realize if youre not the only one interested and you offer a lower number than the other person then youre SOL. 