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Renters slam tiny, £1,290-per-month ‘prison’ cell studio flat that is for two people to share

Chloe Cawood
Last updated: September 22, 2023 1:11 pm
Chloe Cawood Published September 22, 2023
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Story from Jam Press (Prison Cell Studio) Pictured: Inside the tiny ‘prison’ cell studio flat. Renters slam tiny, £1,290-per-month 'prison' cell studio flat that is for two people to share Renters have slammed a tiny £1,290-per-month studio flat for two people to share that is likened to a “prison” cell. The cramped pad only has a small skylight and a window covered by a makeshift blind. It measures just 200 sq ft, however, the landlord says they will allow two tenants to share the space and split the rent. There is no mention of a kitchen in the property listing, only a sink and two cabinets. The cooking area has a metal wall and no obvious signs of an oven, hob or fridge. There is a double bed a few steps away and a tall desk to display belongings. There is a small wardrobe next to the bed – leaving minimal floor space. However, there is a separate bathroom. It is narrow but has space for a toilet, basin and small shower. The tiny property is situated in Islington, north London — a stone's throw from Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. Monthly rent will set the tenant back a staggering £1,290 per month. They will also have to pay a £1,488.46 deposit to secure the pokey bedsit. Bills are not included, but according to the listing, the gas bill is included in the rent. Tenants will also have to live in the apartment for 12 months minimum. Renters have criticised the property. One, called Lena, joked: “Prison rooms are nicer than this and they’re free.” Sebastian said: “The price is ridiculous.” ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Digital press must include mention of OpenRent and hyperlink to the site: https://www.openrent.co.uk/.
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Renters have slammed a tiny £1,290-per-month studio flat for two people to share that is likened to a “prison” cell.

The cramped pad only has a small skylight and a window covered by a makeshift blind.

It measures just 200 sq ft, however, the landlord says they will allow two tenants to share the space and split the rent.

There is no mention of a kitchen in the property listing, only a sink and two cabinets.

The cooking area has a metal wall and no obvious signs of an oven, hob or fridge.

There is a double bed a few steps away and a tall desk to display belongings.

There is a small wardrobe next to the bed – leaving minimal floor space.

However, there is a separate bathroom.

The expensive studio is in Islington, north London (Credit: Jam Press/ Open Rent)

It is narrow but has space for a toilet, basin and small shower.

The tiny property is situated in Islington, north London — a stone’s throw from Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

Monthly rent will set the tenant back a staggering £1,290 per month.

They will also have to pay a £1,488.46 deposit to secure the pokey bedsit.

Bills are not included, but according to the listing, the gas bill is included in the rent.

Tenants will also have to live in the apartment for 12 months minimum.

Renters have criticised the property.

One, called Lena, joked: “Prison rooms are nicer than this and they’re free.”

Sebastian said: “The price is ridiculous.”

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