Summary
A Reddit post by a user in Orlando, Florida went viral for sharing stunning views from their apartment's bedroom overlooking Lake Eola. The original poster lived there while finishing their Ph.D. dissertation and explained the apartment was initially affordable due to corporate housing benefits. The post highlights the wider context of rental affordability issues in the U.S., with nearly half of renter households being cost-burdened.
Key Facts
- A Reddit user posted about an apartment in Orlando, Florida with views of Lake Eola.
- The apartment featured floor-to-ceiling windows with scenic views.
- The user lived there for 1.5 years while completing a Ph.D. dissertation.
- The post received 18,000 upvotes and over 300 comments on Reddit.
- U.S. rental affordability is a concern, with nearly 49% of renter households spending over 30% of their income on housing.
- Home prices have risen in 97 of the top 100 housing markets in the U.S.
- The apartment's rent was affordable to the user due to corporate housing benefits, but it now costs about $2,200 a month.
- The original poster has since moved to a different city.
