The rental market is absolutely crazy at the moment, especially when it comes to the City of Toronto. A Toronto realtor went on a rant online after they came across a Facebook Marketplace listing for a shared bedroom, which included sharing the bed.
Anya Ettinger, a Toronto realtor who’s become familiar with how crazy rent is in the city, posted a TikTok about a Facebook Marketplace listing for a shared bedroom that was even more wild than it sounds. The poster was looking to find a roommate to move in as of January 2024.
“Looking for an easy going FEMALE to share the master bedroom and the ONE QUEEN SIZE BED,” the listing read. “I have been previously sharing the bedroom which ONLY HAS ONE QUEEN SIZE with roommate I found on Facebook and it worked out perfectly well!)”
The listing also required $1,900 upfront for a rental deposit, which included first and last month’s rent. Plus, an additional $100 needed to be added for the key fob.
Ettinger said that she has never encountered a listing like this throughout her years in the industry, although she had seen a listing in Oakville renting out a bunk bed in the front foyer of a house for $650 per month.
“I think it shows really how sad it is here. I mean people are — rightfully so — so committed to staying in the city that there is a market for stuff like this,” Ettinger said. “Truthfully, you know, with the other videos I posted too of absurd rentals, people just saying, ‘Well, just don’t rent it.’ But not many people have a choice.”
A recent report from Rentals.ca showed that Toronto’s rental market is slowing down, the average rent prices were still around $2,908, making them amongst the highest in the country.
Source: https://www.tiktok.com/@aserealty/video/7292554133679262981