Bengaluru Man Shares Frustrating House Hunt Experience with Sky-High Rent Demands
Amidst the rapid growth in infrastructure and real estate, finding an affordable rental property in Bengaluru has become a daunting task for many. Sahil Khan, a resident of Koramangala, shared his ordeal on social media, highlighting the exorbitant rent rates he encountered during his house hunt.
Sahil Khan, a product designer at a startup, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about his frustrating experience while looking for a 3 BHK apartment in Cooke Town. He revealed that landlords were asking for Rs 1 lakh per month in rent, excluding maintenance charges. This revelation left many social media users in shock.
“Landlords are asking for 1L rent in Cooke Town for a 3BHK. Have people lost their minds?” Khan wrote, expressing his frustration over the weekend’s unsuccessful house hunt. He is planning to get married and wanted to move to a new house by January 2026. Currently, he pays Rs 50,000 for a 2 BHK flat in Koramangala.
During his search, real estate brokers showed Khan several Cooke Town apartments with rents ranging from Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 per month. He also came across a property that was listed for Rs 65,000 per month, which he found suspiciously low. Upon further investigation, he discovered that the apartment was located near a railway track, which explained the lower rent.
Khan told Hindustan Times, “There are a lot of IT people in Bengaluru. So there is money. They (landlords) want some of that (money).” He added that the Rs 1 lakh rent property he saw was semi-furnished and located in a modest apartment complex. The rent did not include maintenance charges.
When some social media users suggested that Khan might have encountered religious biases from the property owners, he dismissed the idea. “People have made this about religion. People have truly lost their minds,” he said.
The post garnered significant attention on social media, with many users sharing their own experiences with high rent rates in Bengaluru. One user commented, “Lol, I saw a 3 BHK near MG Road for Rs 70K but the deposit was Rs 5 lakh.” Another added, “Don’t be surprised if the deposit was Rs 12 lakh. Lol.”
Some users suggested that Khan consider moving to other cities, with one comment reading, “Come to Mumbai, bro. Rs 1 lakh can get you a decent 2 BHK. And 30% of the deposit amount too.”
Khan’s experience reflects the broader trend of rising rent prices in Bengaluru, driven by the city’s booming IT sector and increasing demand for housing. For many professionals like Khan, finding a budget-friendly and suitable rental property remains a significant challenge.
