Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Maybe The Rent Isn't Too Damn High: Some Rentals From Around the World

The last time we looked, the founder of the "The Rent is Too Damn High" party was facing eviction from his rent-controlled apartment.*
However, some of these seem downright reasonable.
From Curbed:

These 11 Extravagant Rentals Will Make You Want to Fuel Up the Private Jet
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Stokkøya Sjøsenter—Stokkøy, Norway
Rent: Up to $1,200 a week

Located on an island off the Southern coast of Norway, this series of small vacation cottages exemplifies Scandinavian design, with imported furniture from Denmark and a series of compact, well-designed rooms facing out towards the sea.

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Coral Penthouse—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rent: Roughly $1,000 per night/varies by date

A virtual building to yourself suspended above Copacabana, this penthouse suite in Brazil's party city offers seven bedrooms and balconies within walking distance of the city's famous beaches. Imagine candlelit al fresco dining at a cozy, private table 11 stories above the street; then, imagine it three more times, since this rental offers four separate garden terraces.

Milan's Piazza dei Mercanti offers a classic design in the Italian style capital for $10,500 a month.
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Piazza dei Mercanti—Milan, Italy
Rent: $10,500/Month

An exquisite property near the Italian city's main cathedral, the restrained exterior belies the wildly colorful interior, a series of gilded set pieces perfect for posing for your new portrait ...


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*The Rent Is (Going to Be) Too Damn High