I moved from a worse part of town to a better one. The old place tried to play hardball with me and increase my rent for the fourth or fifth time. It had gotten ridiculous so I tried to get them more aligned with the market. They said "we don't negotiate down". I said ok buddy, you can have some of the donut or all of the hole 🍩🇮🇹🤌. Looks like you want the latter!

I cut my rent like 30% by moving. Granted it's a slightly smaller space but it's way more walkable, better location, equal or better amenities. It probably depends on who you talk to.