I have seen an advertisement for an apartment I'd consider but not what I am willing to pay for the offer. I would rent it if it was around 15% cheaper and wouldn't for this price. Have you ever heard of successful rental price negotiations in Switzerland?
I was wondering if there's a margin of negotiation for rents, especially for more expensive ones (5k+).
In high price brackets this can be possible. Good friends of ours were living in a large modern house that was paid for by the wife's employer for the first 2 years after arrival as part of her relocation package. After 2 years the company money dried up and the family wanted to stay put, but they weren't willing to pay what the employer had paid. I think they successfully negotiated a 20% reduction. However, this was a very nice house in a slightly inconvenient location, so I think the rental agency knew it might be difficult to find new tenants, and taking a cut in the monthly rent was preferable to risking the house standing empty.
I think a lot would depend on whether you think there is much competition for this flat, or if might it be difficult for the owner to find a tenant. If it's in a desirable location I'd say you don't have any negotiating power as someone will be willing to pay a premium, but if there are a few "downsides" that might make the apartment less desirable you might be able to strike a deal.
Well it never hurts to ask if their is any flexibility on price, but as many places will have multiple applicants that likely will not be successful.
It never hurts to ask - they may agree.
As a landlord almost every tenant tries to get something off, but for the studios its always a no as we have a waiting list for them.
Our one bedroom flats rent quite easily but if they ask then I agree to knock say CHF 50 or 100 off, but want something in return such as them paying the heating.
In the larger ones, likewise, but as they are up for sale they have to agree to allow reasonable access for viewing and a three month renewable contract.
Somehow we are fully rented and never advertise other than through our own website!
We did get a 7% reduction but this was 3 years back so before the market went potty.