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News18
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News18
Man Pays Rs 4 Lakh Rent Near Bengaluru. Take A Tour To See If It Is Worth It
Last Updated: Surrounded by hills and lush greenery, the property features a private swimming pool and a small, well-maintained garden. As the cost of living continues to soar in major metropolitan cities in India, a Mexican-origin man is making headlines for paying a hefty Rs 4 lakh in monthly rent to live two hours outside Bengaluru. A video of him giving a tour of his lavish property on Nandi Hills Road has sparked both admiration and disbelief online. In a video shared by WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo, an Instagram page known for showcasing rental homes across Indian cities, the interviewer asks the tenant about his rent in India's IT hub. With a smile, he replied, 'Rs 4 lakh, and it's worth it." As the clip progresses, the man takes viewers on a brief tour of his luxurious home, located about two hours from the heart of the city. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, the property features a private swimming pool and a small, well-maintained garden. Large windows fill the space with natural light, and nearly every room has a stunning view. Furthermore, he shared that the living room furniture was brought from Mexico. The house has spacious interiors, large windows and a tranquil water body visible from the bedroom, which impressed many viewers. Man is living in a different Bengaluru… — Akki Rotti (@Theshashank_p) June 17, 2025 As soon as the video was shared online, it grabbed viewers' attention and sparked a wave of reactions. One user commented, 'They should ask what they do for a living to afford such rent." Another added, 'It's Prestige Golfshire near Nandi Hills. I saw the furnished model apartment about a decade ago, still stuck in my memory. Every hardworking, intelligent person deserves a home like this to unwind in." One of them shared, 'Saw this video the other day, and now I hate my life." The clip has garnered over 13 lakh views since it was shared online. High rental prices in Bengaluru have long been a hot topic on the internet. Earlier this year, a rental listing for a three-bedroom apartment in the city's Haralur neighbourhood made headlines for its steep pricing, Rs 2.7 lakh in monthly rent and Rs 15 lakh as a security deposit.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
This Mexican man pays Rs 4 lakh a month to NOT live in Bengaluru
A Mexican national living in a rented home near Bengaluru's Nandi Hills has stirred social media conversation after revealing he pays ₹4 lakh monthly rent. The video, posted by Instagram page WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo, shows a spacious property with scenic views, a swimming pool, and imported furniture. Though technically outside Bengaluru, the home's luxury features gained attention and mixed reactions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A view from every room Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Social media split on value and location Behind the lens: WhatsUpTenant's rise An social media video showing a foreign tenant paying ₹4 lakh in monthly rent for a home near Bengaluru has triggered both admiration and disbelief online. The house, located near Nandi Hills Road, is nearly a two-hour drive from the city's tenant, a Mexican national, appears relaxed in the video as he shares the rental price with the host of WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo , an Instagram page known for documenting rental homes in Indian cities. '₹4 lakh, and it's worth it,' he says casually, before walking viewers through his expansive home tucked away in home's location may be remote, but its setting is undeniably scenic. Surrounded by rolling hills and trees, the property features a private swimming pool and a compact but well-kept garden. Large windows let in sunlight, and almost every room looks out over the natural detail caught particular attention: a quiet water body visible straight from the bedroom. It's a view that seems designed for still mornings and long the tour, the tenant points out that his living room furniture came all the way from Mexico. Every corner of the house reflects the tenant's personal touch—from the open, breezy layout to the imported the video gained traction, viewers responded in their own ways—some admiring, others sceptical.'A couple of months' rent will get him land out there no? Where he can build something bigger with a koi pond moat if he wants,' one user commented. The remark summed up a broader sentiment about the cost-benefit balance of renting in such a distant chimed in, 'Technically that's not Bengaluru,' pointing to the commute from the city centre as a downside. The home's serene location, while charming, raised questions for those who need quicker access to the city's business and social plenty were captivated. 'It's Prestige Golfshire near Nandi Hills. I had a chance to see the furnished model apartment a decade ago. Still preserved in my memories,' one user saw it as something to aspire to. 'Every hardworking, intelligent individual deserves this kind of after-work relaxing home,' wrote platform behind the viral clip, WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo, has carved out a niche by sharing unique rental stories from Indian metros. According to its Instagram bio, the page focuses on 'unique house stories, society tours, and more' across Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and popularity lies in its straightforward storytelling. No filters. No real estate jargon. Just a look inside people's rented lives—and, sometimes, the choices that come with video has since sparked broader conversations about where cities end and suburbs begin, what people are willing to pay for solitude, and how personal tastes now shape India's evolving rental market.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru tenant from Mexico pays ₹4 lakh rent for villa in the outskirts, says it's ‘worth it'
A video shared recently by Instagram page WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo has gone viral for featuring a Mexican national living in Bengaluru who pays ₹4 lakh a month in rent for a home located nearly two hours away from the city near Nandi Hills Road. In the video, the host of WhatsUpTenant, a page that showcases unique rental homes and stories from Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, asks the man about his rent. He casually replies, ' ₹4 lakh, and it's worth it.' The home, nestled in the greenery around Nandi Hills, includes a swimming pool, a small garden, and offers panoramic views from nearly every room. During a house tour, the tenant mentions that the furniture in the living room was brought in from Mexico. The house features airy interiors, expansive windows, and even a serene water body visible from the bedroo, a detail that left many viewers impressed. While the lifestyle showcased left many aspiring for a similar setup, social media reactions ranged from admiration to disbelief. 'A couple of months' rent will get him land out there no? Where he can build something bigger with a koi pond moat if he wants,' one user quipped. Another added, 'Technically that's not Bengaluru,' hinting at the long commute from the city. Others were more appreciative. 'It's Prestige Golfshire near Nandi Hills. I had a chance to see the furnished model apartment a decade ago. Still preserved in my memories,' a user commented. 'Every hardworking, intelligent individual deserves this kind of after-work relaxing home,' wrote another. WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo, according to its Instagram bio, aims to spotlight 'unique house stories, society tours, and more' from across major Indian cities and encourages users to share their own rental experiences. (Also Read: Bengaluru man transforms ₹12,000 1 BHK into lush green haven with 500+ plants and fossils)
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
How a Bengaluru man turned his rented 1BHK into mini jungle with 500 plants? Internet is obsessed
Netizens react In a city where rent can feel like daylight robbery and living spaces rarely reflect personality, one Bengaluru man is quietly defying the norm. For Rs 12,000 a month, he's transformed a modest 1BHK penthouse in Kasturi Nagar into an 'urban jungle' — a serene, plant-filled oasis that feels worlds away from the traffic-clogged chaos of the featured on the Instagram page of Whats Up Tenant by Rentomojo, the quaint rental is nothing short of magical. Home to over 500 plants, including lemongrass, hibiscus, rosemary, and tulsi, the space blurs the line between indoors and nature. Handmade aquariums and terrariums sit quietly beside a 60-million-year-old fossil the tenant brought back from Nepal. Creepers climb the balconies, and sunlight pours in through open windows, giving the home a warm, peaceful glow. What further catches attention is that his room and curtains also match the airy and nature vibe he has tried to tenant, who painted some of the walls and doors himself, has also added personal quirks, like brewing a different herbal tea every day of the week using herbs from his balcony garden. 'You see the weather, the place... it matches up really well,' he says in the video, media users were deeply moved by the tour, praising the tenant's creativity and passion. Many admired how he transformed a simple apartment into a warm, personal sanctuary filled with greenery and charm. Some noted that despite watching countless house tours, this one stood out for its authenticity and attention to detail. His effort, patience, and love for nature resonated with viewers, with many saying the space inspired them to rethink their own homes. For others, the lush, plant-filled home represented a dream lifestyle — a peaceful escape crafted with care in the middle of the bustling city.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru man transforms ₹12,000 1 BHK into lush green haven with 500+ plants and fossils
What can ₹12,000 get you in Bengaluru's rental market? For one man living in Kasturi Nagar, it means a penthouse on the fourth floor transformed into an 'urban jungle', with more than 500 plants, an ancient fossil, and a peaceful vibe that feels far removed from the city's chaos. The house was recently featured on the Instagram page @whatsuptenant_rentomojo, which shares unique homes and rental stories from Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. In the video, the tenant gives viewers a tour of his 1BHK rental, where green creepers crawl along balconies, lemongrass and hibiscus bloom, and handmade aquariums and terrariums sit alongside a 60-million-year-old fossil. 'I've tried to keep it as natural as possible inside as well,' he says, adding that he painted the door and some walls himself. (Also Read: 'I want to connect with Kannada': Bihar teen's post on moving to Bengaluru goes viral) A post shared by Whats Up Tenant by Rentomojo (@whatsuptenant_rentomojo) The result is a calming space full of life and personal touches, from the plants that line every corner to the sunlight streaming in through open windows. The video has since gone viral, with many calling it a refreshing break from Bengaluru's concrete jungle. As per their Instagram bio, WhatsUpTenant Rentomojo aims to spotlight unique house stories, society tours, and more from across major Indian cities. They also invite users to DM them to share their own rental experiences. One user remarked, '1BHK house like this? You won't find it in any other metro city in India.' Others praised the tenant's personal touch, with one comment reading, 'Wow! What a creative guy. Made the best of what he got.' Another user summed it up perfectly, 'This was an apartment. He made it a home.' (Also Read: 'I cried on Google Meet': Bengaluru techie quits job after public shaming and gaslighting)
