It seems like a long shot, but negotiating rent is more common than you think, and according to insiders, it’s always worth a try. You might be able to haggle a better price by offering to do your own maintenance.
from Lifehacker http://twocents.lifehacker.com/haggle-down-your-rent-by-offering-to-do-your-own-mainte-1788723008
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