New Delhi, June 7 -- Living in a rented apartment during summer comes with its own set of challenges. As temperatures soar, most people start looking for cooling solutions that can make their homes comfortable. However, renters often face an additional hurdle: installing a split air conditioner is not always possible. Many landlords do not allow drilling into walls, some apartment societies restrict modifications to the property, and certain homes simply do not have the right window configuration for a traditional window AC.

That leaves tenants searching for alternatives that can provide relief from the heat without requiring permanent installation. Two options usually stand out: portable air conditioners and air coolers. Both can be mov...