Basement homes without daylight, damp walls, broken cabinets and unsanitary kitchens and bathrooms are being listed for as much as 10,000 Turkish Liras (around $290).

Advertisements for these so-called “affordable” homes highlight properties that resemble ruins more than residences.

Many of these homes, particularly those in basements with windows no bigger than boxes, pose serious health and safety risks.

Some examples include a 1+1 shack with no flooring or kitchen cabinets in Beyoğlu, where rent is set at 6,000 liras per month.

In Eyüp, a dilapidated 1+1 is being rented for 10,000 liras, while a 50 square meter, 1+0 house in Esenler, advertised for up to four people, offers barely enough space for one to live comfortably.

The house, which costs 8,000 liras per month, is nearly falling apart due to age and neglect.

While no one is forced to rent these homes, rising prices and limited availability leave potential tenants with no other choice.