Amid Bay Area housing crisis, tiny bunk bed pods offered for $800 a month

Tech workers are paying up to $700 a month for tiny bed pods in San Francisco

Amid the Bay Area's housing crisis, a new rental concept has emerged: tiny bunk bed pods in shared homes. Brownstone Shared Housing in Palo Alto is offering up this new concept, which includes sleeping pods in a shared home.

$900 a month for a studio apartment in major US cities

For $900 a month, you could secure a full-fledged studio apartment in major US cities like St. Louis and Cleveland. But in the Bay Area, that same amount of money will only get you a bed pod in a shared home.

Brownstone's bed pods are just 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, and they come with a curtain for privacy. They are stacked two high in a shared room, and residents have access to a shared kitchen and bathroom.

Brownstone says that its bed pods are a more affordable option for people who are struggling to find housing in the Bay Area. The company also says that the pods are a good option for people who are looking for a more social living experience.

However, some critics argue that Brownstone's bed pods are nothing more than glorified bunk beds. They say that the pods are too small and cramped, and that they don't offer enough privacy.

Despite the criticism, Brownstone's bed pods are still in high demand. The company says that it has a waiting list of people who are interested in renting a pod.

Conclusion

The Bay Area's housing crisis is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Brownstone's bed pods are just one example of the creative solutions that are being proposed to address the crisis. It remains to be seen whether bed pods will become a viable long-term housing option in the Bay Area, but they do offer a glimpse into the challenges that people are facing in the region's housing market.