N2.7m Rent in Lagos & N80k Monthly for Diesel: 3 Interesting House Stories That Trended

N2.7m Rent in Lagos & N80k Monthly for Diesel: 3 Interesting House Stories That Trended

  • House rent in Lagos state has dealt with different people in many ways as they negotiate between comfort and prices
  • In a report, a lady was happy she got a mini flat for N800,000 in Ikeja even when many said it was too expensive
  • Another lady was ready to take a N2.7m apartment in the state despite the expensive charges that came with the house

Housing is a big part of human needs, it is that basic. With more population cramming into Lagos state, it is not surprising that getting a rented apartment is like striking for gold.

From many Nigerians' experiences online, it is also not a wonder that Lagos state government once asked landlords to consider monthly rents.

2022 house rent prices in Lagos/making a living in Lagos.
One lady was asked to bring N80k monthly diesel fee. Photo source: TikTok/@blissart01,@kem_ji
Source: UGC

In this report, Legit.ng will be looking at three Lagos house rent stories that trended on social media for days.

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I was asked to pay N1.1m

A young Nigerian lady, Anagu Nkemjika, hunting for a house in Lagos, was surprised when she was taken to a mini flat.

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Though only students are expected to stay in the accommodation, they told her the basic rent is N1.1m.

The size of the kitchen is barely big enough for two people if they were to be cooking at the same time.

Apartment for N800k

A Nigerian lady was very happy that after months of house searching she was able to get one in Ogba area of Lagos state.

The lady told people that the house is big enough when compared to the ones agents have been taking her to.

House rent in Lagos/hunting for apartment in Lagos.
The lady said that the house is better compared to the ones she was seeing. Photo source: TikTok/@blissart01
Source: UGC

After moving in, she gave a video tour of the apartment as many congratulated her. Others said it is expensive.

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N2.7m yearly rent for flat

In another report, a house with a N2.7m basic rent and other expensive charges like N80,000 monthly diesel fee got many wishing not to live in Lagos state.

A lady who was at the house added that she would have loved to rent it if not that her application was rejected. Aside the rent, one would also need to pay N600,000 service charge.

Real estate as an investment

For people with enough money power seeking for investment options, buying properties in places like Lagos may be a good idea. But please note, this is not an expert financial advice. Do due diligence.

Lady celebrates first rented house in UK

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a young Nigerian lady who relocated to the UK is celebrating one of her first wins abroad as she danced on her bed.

In a video shared on TikTok, the lady rejoiced massively after getting a rented apartment in the UK.

The lady with the handle @fikky_pearl revealed that it is not easy getting an apartment where she is. Many people took her to the comment section to congratulate her.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Joseph Omotayo (HOD Human-Interest) Joseph Omotayo has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.