<prompt> Human: We took over a lease we found online on august 1st. The lease ends December 31st. We got a letter offering a new lease for 1 year at 50more per month. I know its normal for rent to go up but thay seems a bit high. We pay 900mo we are in easily one of the cheapest apartments in my city and very close to my work. So we were planning on staying here at least 2 years.  <response>: Depends on the city.Everything can be negotiated. Doesnt guarantee you will be successful in reducing the increase, but you can always try. 