<prompt> Human: Ok so right now I am paying 1450 a month in rent. Im happy with the place for the most part and not looking to move, but they informed me that my rent will now be 1480 per month. Its not a huge increase, I know, but it adds up over the course of the year. Can I negotiate this at all? I have seen other apartments in the same complex that are larger being advertised for less money, so I feel like a sucker. Ive never really done anything like this or negotiated prices though, so Id appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.  <response>: Inflation is about 2.1 annually now and rent hikes are usually much higher than inflation. This one is only 2.07 so Id say it is pretty reasonable. If you want to try and negotiate, just say that you see a lot of units empty right now and offer a counter. 