So, you are saying that this is perhaps a seasonal thing and they are probably just eager to dump a few vacant units.
I was not aware of the typical rents in MM area, so thanks for that info. (However, at least one specific complex(Summerset) which was charging around 1700/2br a few months ago now has deals for as low as 1400/2br now)
As far as UTC is concerned, (which is where I live now) 1700+/2br was the norm in recent times in the decent apartment complexes (not talking about the super expensive ones). Again this may just be a seasonal thing.