Found an apt I would like to rent: they are looking for €750/mth Is that reasonable?

I found a nice apartment I like, and thinking about moving out of home now that prices are a little more affordable. The estate agent is looking for €750 per month.

Is it normal to offer less than this? how much less?, I was told by a colleague 20% less than the asking price, or is that plain stupid.

The apartment has been available for at least 3 weeks, that I am aware of.

Thanks in advance

Re: renting advice

3 weeks is not a very long time for a place to be vacant.

I would assume 750 would be about the norm depending on the location, but you should try and haggle anyway - all they can say is NO and if they do say no - just leave you number and tell them to contact you if they change their mind and cannot get anyone else in.

Re: renting advice

if he said €1000 would you still have offered 20% less?
A good tip is to check daft.ie and see whether there are many other properties in the area and what they're looking for

Re: Found an apt I would like to rent: they are looking for €750/mth Is that reasonab

What they're looking for and what they ultimately rent for could be quite different. I'd certainly be offering at least 10% less than the asking price, 20% might be stretching it though.