May have low balled my first apartment in ad, raise price?

[Brendan L.]

Hey, I got 30+ comments and 10 or so direct messages of interest in my first apartment, an owner occupied duplex. On one hand, the unit is coming off being occupied by smokers, so its not a taj mahal, on the other hand, that level of interest at the price 1 month away from it being available makes me think there's room for an increase.

I was thinking about messaging each person and telling them I've had an overwhelming response and will be doing 850 instead of 825. Its not much for either of us, but I'm wondering if doing that allows me to see what kind of people these are- whether they're flexible and motivated, or if they get angry/annoyed. 

What should I do? Leave it for a year and raise by 5%/year? Go for a personal note with this slight increase? Other?