New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- In Bengaluru, hunting for a decent, in-budget rental is a drill that anyone who has ever hunted for an apartment knows - the photos look great, the rent fits, and is 'available' until you actually make the call.

Capturing a fatigue familiar to thousands of city tenants, a couple's viral Reddit post documenting their search for a modest two-bedroom flat in the southern tech corridor has struck a chord.

With a decent monthly budget of Rs.30,000- Rs.35,000, their hunt across HSR and BTM Layout quickly devolved into never-ending phantom listings, sudden price hikes, and disappearing brokers.

"Finding a genuine listing here has become a full-time job," the post read. "Every app seems to have the same problems: Flats l...