Room for Rent

Room for Rent is a satirical photo series about the rising cost of housing in the Bay Area.
I photograph found objects on the street taken with whatever camera I have on hand and
add titles to emulate online rental catalogs.

Charming condo with view of the beach. 1 br 1b — $3,200 + social life and depression ($2,300 deposit) — Charming condo with view of the beach.
1 br 1b — $3,200 + social life and depression ($2,300 deposit)

Townhouse close to public transit1 br 1b — $5,200 + ($3,420 deposit) — Townhouse close to public transit
1 br 1b — $5,200 + ($3,420 deposit)

Great natural light, close to everything!Studio — $2,400 + nosey neighbors (first and last month deposit) — Great natural light, close to everything!
Studio — $2,400 + nosey neighbors (first and last month deposit)

Fully furnished efficiently studio.Studio — $1,400 + Sleeping in a closet ($1,400 deposit) — Fully furnished efficiently studio.
Studio — $1,400 + Sleeping in a closet ($1,400 deposit)

Victorian home, great neighborhood, and pet ok.4br 2 b — $6,900 + termite infestation ($6,400 deposit) — Victorian home, great neighborhood, and pet ok.
4br 2 b — $6,900 + termite infestation ($6,400 deposit)

Brand new appliances, fully furnished!

2br 1 b — $4,069 + 3 jobs, no pets ($5,405 deposit)

Large living space, close to night life and bart. 1 br 1b — $2,500 + work late every night forever ($2,500 deposit) — Large living space, close to night life and bart.
1 br 1b — $2,500 + work late every night forever ($2,500 deposit)

Furnished Studio with window views of the back yard. Studio — $1,700 + right leg ($1,700 deposit) — Furnished Studio with window views of the back yard.
Studio — $1,700 + right leg ($1,700 deposit)

Fully remodeled, Laundry in unit! Pool & gym!2 br 1/2 bath — $2,600 + showers at the gym ($3,000 deposit) — Fully remodeled, Laundry in unit! Pool & gym!
2 br 1/2 bath — $2,600 + showers at the gym ($3,000 deposit)

Luxury Living. Sweeping Views. Art. Nature1 br 1b — $3,200 ($3,200 deposit) — Luxury Living. Sweeping Views. Art. Nature
1 br 1b — $3,200 ($3,200 deposit)

[Rent drop!] Private bedroom in mission apartment 3 br /2 b — $1,575 + ($1,200 deposit) — [Rent drop!] Private bedroom in mission apartment
3 br /2 b — $1,575 + ($1,200 deposit)

Home with rustic iron gates and close to Whole Foods.3 br 2 b — $9,900 + monthly human sacrifice ($8,400 deposit) — Home with rustic iron gates and close to Whole Foods.
3 br 2 b — $9,900 + monthly human sacrifice ($8,400 deposit)

Newly renovated kitchen and newly repainted walls. Studio — $2900 + crippling depression ($1,300 deposit) — Newly renovated kitchen and newly repainted walls.
Studio — $2900 + crippling depression ($1,300 deposit)

Closet avalible in Lower Nob HillStudio — $2,100 + First born child ($3,200 deposit) — Closet avalible in Lower Nob Hill
Studio — $2,100 + First born child ($3,200 deposit)

Spacious private master bedroom in Sunset.2 br 1 b — $5,100 + roommate steals snacks ($3,200 deposit) — Spacious private master bedroom in Sunset.
2 br 1 b — $5,100 + roommate steals snacks ($3,200 deposit)

Large walk in closet converted room in Victorian!3 1/2 br 1 b — $Your whole monthly income ($1,200 deposit) — Large walk in closet converted room in Victorian!
3 1/2 br 1 b — $Your whole monthly income ($1,200 deposit)

Charming apartment 30 minute walk from BART.2 br 1b — $6,765 ($1,000 deposit) — Charming apartment 30 minute walk from BART.
2 br 1b — $6,765 ($1,000 deposit)

Room with shared bath, close to food and fully furnishedStudio — $2,284 + hopes and dreams ($1,394 deposit) — Room with shared bath, close to food and fully furnished
Studio — $2,284 + hopes and dreams ($1,394 deposit)

In-law unit available by the beach1 br 1 b — $1,600 + two jobs + social life ($1,200 deposit) — In-law unit available by the beach
1 br 1 b — $1,600 + two jobs + social life ($1,200 deposit)

Hardwood floor, close to shopping, new paint!1 br 1 b — $2,006 + significant other ($1,000 deposit) — Hardwood floor, close to shopping, new paint!
1 br 1 b — $2,006 + significant other ($1,000 deposit)