If you are a renter and are tired of all the broken promises from politicians, it’s time to support the one political party that “has your back” — the RITDH Party! That is, the Rent is Too Damn High Party
I’m a huge fan of Jimmy McMillin, the funnyman former New York gubernatorial candidate and founder of the RITDH political party. He unfortunately did not win the governorship, but then again, that’s probably a good thing for all New Yorkers, judging by his his music video for the "Rent: Too Damn High!" song.
But all joking aside, let’s examine some of the properties across the nation that certainly fit the profile for what McMillan's RITDH Party rallies against. These are some of the more expensive rentals in the most costly cities in the U.S. to live in.
New York, New York – While this city is known to be one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. to rent a place to live, this unit at the Plaza Hotel goes positively overboard at an astounding $165,000 per month. Property listing. The renter gets 4,200 square feet of living space and an adjacent 800 square foot apartment. In addition, the listing notes that, “Each room is filled with wonderful furnishings, antiques, and objects hand-selected from across the globe from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in addition to the latest in technology … that allows the tenant to control the temperature, lights, music, and television — all from an iPad.” Average estimated rental price in New York City for a 2Br 2Ba residence: $3,500/month
Malibu, California. The $145,000 per month property in the seaside city of Malibu. Many say Malibu is not necessarily where the movie stars live, it is where the rich people live! The “La Villa Contenta," one of the world's premier properties according to the listing. The listing also boasts that it was "never before offered on the market" and that the "ultimate compound is located on approx 8 acres of the most prime bluff top that Malibu has to offer." It features approximately 12,000 square feet of living space in the main house alone and has beautiful ocean views. Property listing. Average estimated rental price in Malibu for a 2Br 2Ba residence: $3,500-$5,500/month
San Francisco, California. Property listing. At $20,000 per month, this nine-bedroom, 6.5 bath 1900s house might be a little pricey for most. However, it was designed by architect T. Patterson Ross who also designed San Francisco’s Sing Chong and Sing Fat buildings (1907), the Russian Hill Cooperative (1912–1924), and the Union League Club (1922). In addition, the listing states that "only three families have owned and resided in the mansion since completion in 1902.” It does, however, look like it is in a nice area of town and appears to be in quite good condition. Average estimated rental price in SF for a 2Br 2Ba residence: $2,250-$2,750
Miami, Florida. At 11,000 square feet and located on Palm Island, and up to $20,000 per day rental, this one is a beautiful residence fit for a king! Palm Island is one of those small islands in the bay around Miami that has only multi-million dollar homes built on it. This listing is for a really nice one. It has “views across Biscayne Bay towards South Beach. A private dock, floating deck, dining terrace with bar, fridge and barbecue, an enormous 130 ft heated, walk-in pool with Jacuzzi, swim-in grotto and waterfall, are just some of the garden's features. Add a regulation beach volleyball court and a gym that new fitness clubs could equal and you only just begin to appreciate the extraordinary scope of this magnificent property.” Property listing. Average estimated rental price in Miami for a 2Br 2Ba residence: $1,500-$2,500/month
Telluride, Colorado. Property listing. This is a vacation rental property in one of the most exclusive areas in the U.S. Smack in the middle of a beautiful town that's a second home area to many movie and TV stars. This house, in the high season, rents for up to $30,000 per month. It can sleep 12 people and has three hot tubs, a pool table, and a two fireplaces. Average estimated rental price in Telluride for a 2Br 2Ba residence: N/A because only 2,500 residents live in the town.
As you can see from these rentals, at least you're a bit more financially savvy than those who would spend their money on those pricey units. After all, why pay $165,000 a month for a New York City apartment when you can buy a home for that amount in just about any mid-west American city?
Facebook Comments