In everything you do, you have to set your expectations and be able to meet your needs. This goes the same when you are finding the right home to rent. How can you get a good deal? First, don't decide without thinking about your decision and the consequences of making the decision happen. Before you act, make sure that your decision is supported by reliable and verifiable facts that will help you in your decision making. What is your budget? If you have limited budget, there is no harm in bargaining. You can bargain with the landlord and still have a good deal in the end. It is just a matter of negotiating well. Once you estimated your budget and able to talk to your future landlord; think again. But don't think slow because it may delay things. Check the kind of environment where you will live in. Is it the most convenient place where you can settle? Even the price is right but the kind of environment doesn't suit you perfectly, it is not the right place for you. Visit the place to have a feel about it and don't ignore your instincts because it also helps in your decision making and in judging whether it is the right place for you to stay or not.