At first glance, the single bedroom for rent in Brampton, Ontario looks like a bargain. True, there’s barely any floor space, but the asking price is only C$550 (£300) a month in a Toronto suburb where the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat is C$2,261. Inspect it more closely, however, and this is actually a small bathroom converted into sleeping quarters. A mattress is jammed up next to the sink, the toilet is nearby.
The ad, originally posted on Facebook Marketplace, has generated hundreds of comments online. “Disgusting,” wrote one Reddit user. “Hey 20-somethings, you’re looking at your future,” says another.
