Posts Tagged: rent price

The Latest on How Is COVID-19 Affecting Rent Prices

February 18, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically reshaped the economy, including the rental market. Some people have struggled to pay rent during the pandemic, and many landlords have faced challenges finding new tenants who can afford the rent. Weirdly, there’s a silver lining in all this: Many landlords have had to lower their rents to make ends…

Negotiate Your Renewal Increase Down

July 27, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

There’s no denying it: part of how your landlord makes money is through an annual renewal increase. While these increases keep your rent payment on par with your community, they can also be unexpected and unwelcome. If you’re surprised by a higher increase than you expected or simply would like to try to keep your…