New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- A Reddit user's account of being quoted nearly Rs.70,000 a month for a 2BHK apartment in Bengaluru, along with a deposit of around Rs.3-4 lakh, has sparked an online debate over rental prices, tenant negotiations and what constitutes value for money in the city.

The tenant shared the experience in a Reddit post titled "Bangalore's rental market is getting ridiculous", saying the flat-hunting experience left him "genuinely frustrated."

According to the Reddit user, the apartment was located within walking distance of his office, making him willing to pay a premium for the property.

"The flat had a nice decorated living room and balconies with good views," he wrote.

However, he said the two bedrooms were too small t...