Toronto's soaring rent prompts woman's unconventional bed-sharing offer on social media; check rent
PTC Web Desk: In the midst of Toronto's housing rental crisis, an eyebrow-raising proposal has set the Internet abuzz. Recently, a woman's quirky listing on Facebook Marketplace offering half of her bed for rent at a whopping CA$900 a month (Rs 54,000) has stirred disbelief among netizens.
The intriguing post, titled ''Shared Bedroom in a Lake-Facing Downtown Condo,'' vanished shortly after surfacing, but not before catching the attention of Anya Ettinger, a local realtor. Expressing shock, Ettinger exclaimed, "Just when you thought the Toronto market couldn't get any crazier, it did. Renting out a spot in your bed for 900 [Canadian] dollars a month? It's mind-boggling!"
Describing the situation as a reflection of Toronto's challenging housing scene, Ettinger highlighted the desperation of many to remain in Toronto despite the exorbitant costs. "It shows how tough it is here. People are so committed to the city that they're resorting to such unusual arrangements," she remarked to CTV News Toronto.
The viral video of the unusual bed-sharing offer has shed light on Toronto's severe housing crunch. Online reactions varied, with one user expressing disbelief at the unconventional listing while another humorously noted, ''It cures loneliness, that's one of the benefits.''
Toronto, known as the second-most expensive housing market in Canada, reports an average monthly rent of $2,614 for a one-bedroom property, pushing individuals toward unconventional solutions. Enter the rising trend of "hot bedding," where sharing a bed with a stranger becomes a cost-cutting measure amidst the city's housing challenges.
In a nod to the trend's prevalence, a 2021 survey among international students in Sydney and Melbourne revealed that 3 percent had resorted to "hot bedding" to alleviate rental expenses.
This quirky and unexpected housing solution has sparked conversations and shed light on the lengths people are willing to go to cope with Toronto's daunting housing costs!
- PTC NEWS
