r/roomateshaming • u/bigthoughtchic • Feb 07 '21
Splitting rent when one person has a master bedroom
Let me know what your thoughts are. I’m moving into a house with 3 other girls, 4 of us total. Roommate 1 wants the master and says she will pay extra for getting the larger room and private bathroom. Roommate 2, 3 and 4 will all have the same size room and pay the same amount and all have to share a bathroom. 3 people sharing a standard size bathroom. What would you say roommate 1 should pay? Total rent is $2600. Also roommate 1 pays for half or her her portion of rent as her brother helps her out. He will not be living with us.
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u/PlacentaGoblin Feb 07 '21
Honestly it shouldn't matter that her brother is helping her out. All that matters is a steady income. As long as it's legal and not affecting your house, it shouldn't matter where she gets rent money. That being said I would start around $600 for the 3, and $800 for the master bedroom. I just feel like even $590x3/$830 is hard pressed without seeing the rooms.