‘43,000 rent, 2.5 lakh deposit’: Woman seeks tenant for 2BHK in Bengaluru
Besides listing the deposit and rent for the 2BHK in Bengaluru, the woman added that the cost of the furniture in the house comes with an additional cost.
The demand for housing in Bengaluru, India's IT hub, has reached exorbitant levels. For many, purchasing or renting a house has become a significant financial burden. A post shared on X gives a glimpse of that meteoric rise in property. A woman shared the post seeking a tenant for her 2BHK and listed the rent as ₹43,000, with 2.5 lakh as a deposit.

“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!” X user Leesha Agarwal wrote. She also posted four pictures showing different corners of her house.
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Since being shared, the viral post has collected more than 1.4 lakh views, and the numbers are increasing. The share has further accumulated over 500 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share. A few tagged others to let them know about the apartment, and most were shocked at the rent and deposit for the place.
What did X users say about this post?
“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,” joked an X user. Another person added, “2.5 L deposit WTF.”
While a third commented, “Deposit 2.5 L. Mazak hai kya BLR city (Is it a joke Bengaluru),” a fourth expressed, “43k rent for 2bhk that's Insane.”
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Earlier, another post by a Bengaluru woman about her Uber charges left people in disbelief. “I can’t believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED till date!” the woman wrote and shared a screenshot of her transactions. As per the screenshot, her 74 Uber transactions were worth ₹16,600.
What are your thoughts on this X post seeking tenants for a 2BHK?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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