Delhi Broker Says ₹45,000 Is ‘Too Low’ For A Good Flat In South Delhi Internet Disagrees

A Reddit post has gone viral after a frustrated house-hunter shared his experience of being dismissed by a Delhi property broker for having a rental budget of ₹45,000 per month.

The user, who is moving to the city next month, said he had been searching in areas like Malviya Nagar and Lajpat Nagar, where his budget is fairly reasonable. However, things took an unpleasant turn when he enquired about a listing in Defence Colony that he found in a Facebook group — a post that conveniently left out the rent amount.

When he reached out, the broker told him the 2BHK was priced at ₹80,000 per month, describing it as a fully furnished, newly renovated apartment in a “VIP posh area.” The Redditor politely replied that the rent was beyond his budget. The broker’s response? A dismissive suggestion to look in “cheaper areas like Lajpat Nagar or Kalkaji,” adding that he doesn’t deal with “low-budget” properties.

The user wrote that the broker’s tone not only ended the conversation, but also dented his confidence. Coming from humble beginnings, he said he has worked hard to reach where he is today — and the condescending attitude made him feel “small” again.

“This will be my first time in Delhi and this conversation just made me feel small… even though what the broker stated is a fact.”

The post resonated with hundreds of people online who jumped in to offer support — and a healthy dose of reality. Many pointed out that ₹45,000 is actually a solid budget for most people in Delhi and that the broker was simply trying to shame him into agreeing to a higher-priced rental.

One commenter said, “Chill, not that serious. You’re doing great if ₹45K is your monthly rent budget.”
Another added, “That WhatsApp guy is an idiot… 45k is a great budget. You’ll find something good in South Delhi. Don’t let scummy people gaslight you.”

Others went on to share practical advice — from scouting preferred neighborhoods in person to contacting local brokers directly rather than relying on third-party Facebook or WhatsApp listings.

Whether the broker was being brutally honest or just plain rude, the interaction has sparked a wider discussion about the rising cost of living in India’s metro cities — and the gap between perception and reality in so-called “posh” neighbourhoods.

News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.