Renting a 2 bedroom apartment with 3 people.

Lcheapaschipss on 05/12/2016 - 22:41

Hi guys,

I'm moving out of home for the first time and I'm considering moving into a two bedroom apartment with a couple. We've agreed to go thirds in utilities however they are insisting upon going halves in rent, despite having the larger master bedroom and the car space. Do you think it is unreasonable to ask for a 45/55 split or is it fair to go halves given I would have my own room, albeit smaller.

Perhaps this is a noob question to ask, go easy as this is my first time renting away from home.

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  • IMadeYouReadThis on 08/12/2016 - 08:42

    I once shared a 2 br apartment with a couple and paid 40% of the total rent. On top of that they owned all the furniture and appliances. But yes, you would always be considered an intruder.

  • wannagrababargain on 08/12/2016 - 15:30

    I find a 2BR cramped just living there by myself, can't imagine what it would be like with 2 more!! I realise you are just starting out but what is the urgency of this? One thing I have learned is don't have to go for the first thing that pops up. Never feel like you might lose out because you have to jump at THIS opportunity RIGHT now. You have the advantage in that (I assume) there is no imminent deadline for moving out of home.

    I agree with others that it's a raw deal. The couple sound like they either are noobs too or know what's up and are trying to take advantage of your noobness. A couple should never count as "1 person." You would be basically subsidising their use of the shared areas.

    Ideally, if you can swing it, you want to be in a master room with ensuite. This will make the transition from the cushy home life to sharing/renting easier :). Shortlist a few places off Gumtree and go and inpsect the house and interview the potential housemates…see if you like the area etc. You'll soon hone in on what is suitable and important for you. There's a lot to consider.

    My credentials: Have lived in various house shares and alone.

  • Beef Dingle Berry on 08/12/2016 - 16:15
    +1

    If it's 50/50 then I would think you have as much right to the bigger room as they do, maybe after a few months you should get the bigger room and the carpark, seems fair if it's 50/50.

    On the other hand if they pay more in rent then they will claim to have final say in any decision, if it's 50/50 then you have an equal say, no matter how many they put in the room.

    If this is something that is going to cause tension between you and the couple it's probably not best to move in with them where it will grow.

  • Oliver on 08/12/2016 - 16:25

    a couple and 1 should go 60/40

  • [Deactivated] on 08/12/2016 - 16:55
    +2

    Never , ever share a house with a couple, unless that couple is your parents.

  • mjjeje on 09/12/2016 - 03:36

    Splitting 50/50 is a bad deal. Last time I moved in with a couple we split 60/40 and the room size is about the same size - its not a master bedroom, but the couple's bedroom do have access to the balcony. So who's getting the car park?

  • spacemansam on 09/12/2016 - 07:39

    We were in the same situation except, we were the couple and our friend was our housemate. The apartment came with no parking space so the only difference was the room size - ours was significantly larger. So we argreed to pay 60/40 and bills splint evenly.

    In your case I would go for at least 60/40 if possible and maybe slightly higher if the car space is an issue for you (if you don't have a car or don't need a car space then I probably wouldn't factor it in)

  • Kamsi on 09/12/2016 - 11:07
    +5

    why bother to respond to this thread if the OP doesn't even participate in the conversation.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 09/12/2016 - 11:12

    Look, you just decide by yourself, whether you want to pay $x for renting whatever it is you are going to get. If you are not happy with it or don't think it's fair, then find somewhere else.

    What are you expecting from strangers on ozbargain?

  • ian895 on 09/12/2016 - 12:57
    +2

    I rented 2 houses with a couple and all bills were split equally 3 ways. none of this more or less stuff.

    Kept it simple and easy.

  • Elnato on 09/12/2016 - 15:34

    60/40 split sounds pretty reasonable to me, otherwise tell them to not bother

  • stirlo on 19/12/2016 - 14:48

    I personally wouldn't move in with a couple as my first sharehouse, they will most likely claim the majority of the space for themselves and you'll be left stuck in your room. Also any disagreements will be decided in their favor 2 votes to 1.

    That said the absolute minimum should be 60/40, you have to remember that you're still sharing all the common space with an extra body. Even more so when they have a larger room and carspace. As someone suggested above suggest that you pay 50% and take the large room and carspace and see if they think its fair…

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