How I negotiated to lower my monthly rent in a tight housing market

My partner and I negotiated a lower rent in a very tight market, saving ourselves $100 per month despite the fact that only a handful of properties were available in our area.

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• My partner and I negotiated a lower rent in a very tight market.
• Despite only a handful of homes available in our area, we'll save $1,200 this year.
• Here's how we did it.

According to Zillow, as I write this, there are only 7 properties available for rent under $4,000 a month in my city...