Hello! I am very interested in this listing but, I must admit it is a bit above my budget. Are there any specials going on?
Hello, I can offer a lower monthly rate if you sign a rent to own contract. This would require a small down payment when you sign the contract, but then I would be able to negotiate on the rent more. Are you interested in renting to own?
I am very interested! Could it bring my rent down to about 1200 a month? 
If you could make a one time down payment of $1500, then I could lower the rent to $1200. This would, of course, make the contract a bit longer, but we can discuss the length of it when you sign!