Futuristic capsule room offered to renters a long-term living solution in Haymarket, Sydney

A capsule “apartment” listed for $300 per week has sparked criticism, with renters questioning whether the property meets minimum living standards.

A “dystopian” capsule “apartment” is being offered as a long-term living solution for Sydneysiders, as the extent of the city’s rental crisis is laid bare.

Listed for $300 per week, the pod-like space in Haymarket is described as a “unique accommodation solution” for renters searching for a “cost-effective long-term living” option.

The “ultra modern” capsule, which renters would be unable to stand up in, is located inside a shared space at the Space Q Capsule Hotel on George St.

A capsule apartment is being listed for rent for $300 a week in Sydney. Picture: Realestate.com.au

The capsule is located within Space Q Capsule Hotel on George St in Haymarket. Picture: Realestate.com.au

Images show the capsule is side-by-side with other capsules, with ladders required to reach the top rooms.

The futuristic space comes with a single and double-bed option, USB charging ports, a TV and an in-capsule safe to store small personal items, according to the listing.

Renters would also be required to use a communal kitchen, living space and bathrooms, with a locker available for any luggage.

Would-be renters have access to a communal living space, kitchen and bathroom. Picture: Realestate.com.au

While the agent describes the capsule as the “next generation of fresh, affordable, long-term accommodation”, Sydneysiders were quick to slam the space and question whether it meets “minimum standards of living”.

“Calling it an apartment is a bit of a stretch,” one Facebook commenter said.

“These are okay for a night of cheap accommodation … but it’s not very liveable long-term,” another wrote.

After staying in the capsule for just one night, one woman said is it “definitely not suitable in the long term”.

“The capsule was in a room with 5 other capsules. Also one of the showers in the bathroom didn’t work and someone had vomited in the other one,” she said.

PropTrack data reveals Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia to rent, with the median rent climbing by more than $150 per week over the past year.

In March, national vacancy rates dropped to a record low of 0.7 per cent.

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Originally published as Futuristic capsule room offered to renters a long-term living solution in Haymarket, Sydney