Leaving things until the last minute will also make the process more stressful. Prepare early so that you are negotiating from a position of strength.
[header] How to negotiate price when renting an apartment [title] Start the process early. [step] The earlier you begin conducting research, the more time you will have to negotiate the deal you want. [substeps] Waiting until your current lease is about to expire and you have to move immediately does not provide you with adequate time to research, plan, and negotiate.