‘43K Rent, 2.5 Lakh Deposit’: Bengaluru Woman’s Post Seeking Tenant For 2BHK Shocks Internet

As the cost of living reaches new heights, metro cities are becoming increasingly out of reach for many. A recent social media post has highlighted this issue, showcasing the exorbitant prices that make homeownership seem like an unattainable goal. In Bengaluru, a woman is seeking a tenant for a 2BHK apartment, but with a monthly rent of Rs 43,000 and a staggering Rs 2.5 lakh deposit, the situation has left the internet astounded.

In her post, Leesha Agarwal shared a glimpse of the 2BHK apartment in Koramangala, Bengaluru, showcasing pictures of the two bedrooms, kitchen and living area.

“We are moving out of our current 2BHK in Koramangala and looking for someone who’d be interested in taking it up! Want someone who will be willing to take it as it is (with all the furnishings). Rent 43k, deposit 2.5L, all furniture additional costs. DM for details!” Agarwal wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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In a follow-up post, Agarwal added, “Yes the balcony in one room is beautiful, location is near wipro signal and the kitchen is a cute lil open situation. 10/10 vibes, great for couples imo. No marriage nonsense, no pet nonsense!”

Since being shared online, the post has sparked a flurry of reactions expressing shock and disbelief at the high renting costs.

One user remarked, “Good house. But 2.5 lakh deposit for a house in Koramangala? Might as well start selling organs on the black market to make up for this.”

Another sarcastically added, “Kafi km deposit hai, 10lakh to lo kam se kam (The deposit is very low, you should take at last Rs 10 lakh).”

A person quipped, “I can stay in a luxury hotel with that per month rent.”

Meanwhile, someone else shared, “Not sure why people are surprised with 2.5 lakh as deposit, even I paid up that in Whitefield. Any decent society in Bangalore charges this kind of deposit” while another commented,

On a different note, a user argued, “43k for a place like this is quite cheap. you’d not even get 1bhk with basic amenities in Mumbai at that price.”

Another shared, “6 mahine ka deposit. Just Bangalore things.”

The astonishment continued with one commenter exclaiming, “Deposit 2.5L?!? Wtf is going in Bangalore,” and another commenting, “2.5L deposit? Has Bangalore lost it?”

One more user added, “2.5L deposit ?? People have shame or what.”

The post has amassed over 1.5 lakh views so far.