Someone with a 5,000-yuan salary would definitely say that they 'would not be able to afford the rent' if the option was 1,500 or 2,000 yuan. However, they would definitely compare.
Sloth Apartments' direct competitor now was the new 'Safe House' by Home Corporation.
Home Corporation was the most influential housing agency locally. Many people would choose Home Corporation's houses brainlessly because there was less possibility of this company cheating them.
Two years ago, Home Corporation saw the demand for living conditions by young people increase. They, therefore, rolled out the Safe House initiative which was to sign up older and more run-down houses with the landlords, renovate themselves, and increase the rent for their clients.
These houses were rather good overall, be it the renovations or the furnishings. It might be slightly more expensive than other houses, but the comfort it provided meant that this industry developed rather well.
