₹1.35 Lakh Rent for Mumbai Flat with Washing Machine Above Toilet Sparks Online Laughter

In a city where every square foot counts, a Pali Hill apartment has captured attention—and laughter—online for its unconventional bathroom design. The apartment, available for a staggering rent of ₹1.35 lakh per month, features a washing machine installed directly above the commode, leading to an outpouring of humor from social media users.

Mumbai, known as the "City of Dreams," faces a serious rent crisis due to limited land and a massive population. It’s common to find cramped apartments in prime locations commanding rents that would buy entire homes in smaller Indian cities. This reality leaves many newcomers—students and professionals alike—astounded by the lengths to which residents will go to maximize space in this bustling metropolis.

Utkarsh Gupta, who was apartment hunting in the upscale Pali Hill neighborhood, was taken aback by the quirky setup. Sharing a photo on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Only in Mumbai, you can front-load your washing machine while top-loading your commode. At an affordable price of ₹1.35 lakh per month!” The post quickly went viral, with users flooding the comments with laughing emojis and witty remarks. One user quipped, “Everything is fair in Pali Hill.”

The apartment itself, listed on Housing.com, is located on the fourth floor of an eight-story building and spans 850 square feet. Despite its humorous feature, it boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms, though it lacks balconies. The security deposit for this peculiar setup is a hefty ₹4 lakh, plus an additional ₹1.4 lakh brokerage fee. According to a Housing.com analysis, the rent is consistent with what one might expect for Bandra apartments of similar size, although the design raises eyebrows.

As the city grapples with its housing challenges, this unusual rental situation serves as a reminder of the unique and often amusing realities of living in Mumbai.