23-year-old paying Rs 1 lakh rent for Mumbai flat? Viral video has netizens both shocked & talking

A viral video showing two young professionals paying Rs 1 lakh rent for an apartment in Mumbai has triggered widespread reactions across social media. Shared on Instagram by influencer Arya Kothari, the clip features a tour of a rented flat in Parel and has left viewers both surprised and amused.

While some users were shocked by the price, others argued that such rents are common in central Mumbai due to the location and amenities.

Viral Mumbai Apartment Tour Shows Rs 1 Lakh Monthly Rent

In the video, Arya Kothari begins by asking a question many viewers were already wondering.


“How much do you pay for rent in Mumbai?”

One of the residents replied that the two-bedroom apartment costs around Rs 1 lakh per month, including maintenance charges. The flat spans roughly 700 square feet and is shared by two 23-year-old software engineers.

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The tour begins in the living room, which the residents say is their favourite space in the apartment.

Inside the Rs 1 Lakh Mumbai Flat in Parel

Located in Parel, a central neighbourhood in Mumbai, the apartment is surrounded by high-rise residential towers and is close to major commercial districts.

During the tour, one of the residents pointed out the master bedroom, explaining that it is slightly larger than the second bedroom.

One highlight of the flat is its view. From the apartment, residents can see aircraft landing and taking off in the distance.

“You can actually see the flights landing and take off. That’s my favourite thing to do,” one resident said.

Young Software Engineers Share Their Mumbai Living Experience

Both residents revealed they work as software engineers and spend much of their free time in the living room, which they described as the heart of their home.

“The living room. We lounge a lot. We have a lot of deep talks. We have a lot of career advice going on,” one of them explained.

When asked about the biggest challenge of living in Mumbai, one resident joked that the city’s distances can make relationships complicated.

“Doing long distance with people in Bandra,” she said.

Despite the high rent, the residents appeared satisfied with their choice of home and neighbourhood.

Social Media Reacts to Rs 1 Lakh Mumbai Rent

The video quickly went viral, with many viewers expressing disbelief at the Rs 1 lakh monthly rent.

One user wrote: “23 years old paying rent of Rs 1 lakh per month.”

Another commented: “Rs 1 lakh? Nashik mein itne EMI mein do ghar kharid lo.”

Some users compared it with what they pay elsewhere in Mumbai.

“Rs 1 lakh rent toh main Borivali mein de raha hun. I need to change my broker,” one person joked.

Others said the amount was even higher than their monthly salary.

“Just realised that my monthly salary is less than their rent share,” another user remarked.

Some Say the Rent Is Reasonable for the Location

Not everyone found the rent shocking. Some viewers said the price was reasonable considering the apartment’s location and view.

One user wrote that the rent seemed fair given the neighbourhood, while another who had lived in Lower Parel said the video offered an honest picture of rental housing in central Mumbai.

However, some criticised the broader Mumbai property market, arguing that housing in the city has become excessively expensive.

Inputs from agencies