₹70,000 rent, broken roads & open drains: Viral post sparks Koramangala rental debate

A marketing professional’s sharp social media post questioning steep rents in Bengaluru’s Koramangala has gone viral, triggering a wide debate on whether soaring prices match the area’s poor civic conditions.

A social media post questioning the steep rental prices in Bengaluru’s upscale Koramangala area has triggered a widespread online debate, drawing attention to the growing gap between rent costs and civic infrastructure.

Lubna Malhotra, a marketing professional, shared a post criticising reports of ₹70,000 monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the locality. In her message, she questioned what tenants are actually paying for, citing traffic congestion, open sewage and damaged roads as everyday challenges faced by residents.

Her remarks resonated strongly with social media users, many of whom echoed similar frustrations. The post quickly went viral, crossing 70,000 views and sparking an intense discussion around Bengaluru’s rising housing costs.

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70k for a 2bhk?

Koramangala have some shame - there’s traffic, open sewage, and broken roads. What are we paying the premium for?

— Lubna Malhotra (@lubnamalhotra) February 10, 2026

Koramangala remains one of the city’s most sought-after residential zones, especially among IT professionals, startup employees and young working couples. Its proximity to offices, restaurants, shopping centres and nightlife hubs has made it a premium address. However, residents often complain that poor road conditions, heavy traffic and sanitation problems do not justify the high rents being charged.

Several users criticised the rental market, with one commenter remarking that tenants appear to be funding landlords’ luxury lifestyles while coping with job uncertainty, layoffs and rising taxes. Others expressed disbelief over paying such a high amount merely for location advantages, especially when daily commuting remains stressful.

At the same time, some users defended property owners, arguing that landlords are simply following market demand. They pointed out that high-earning software professionals can afford these rents and should not complain, as pricing is determined by supply and demand.