A miniscule artlantis studio crack flat that has a stepladder in the middle of the kitchen so residents can reach the bed above has gone on the north London rental market for £1,250-a-month.

The tiny property, which is in Primrose Hill, was cheekily described as a 'small apartment with sleeping gallery' in a 'quiet building' on its listing when it went live on July 13.

It is more than £430 more expensive than the average rental price in the area, according to rental website SpareRoom, and doesn't even come with bills included.

It comes as the cost of living crisis continues to hit the pockets of renters and homeowners alike, as people struggle to keep up with rising inflation and extortionate energy bills. 

For the same price you can find lavish three-bedroom terraced homes and even four-bedroom demi-detached houses outside of London. 

According to the listing on

The bed is located in a roof space above the kitchen, which can only be accessed by climbing a 7ft step ladder that has been installed in the middle of the open plan kitchen/living room. 

After making the climb up, the person living will have to crawl onto their bed, which has a small bed side cabinet next to it.

The kitchen itself is a tight squeeze, while the open plan living room only has room for a small table and chest of drawers.

There is a separate shower room and toilet in the property as well, although there is no garden and no parking, with bills also being paid separately.

Anyone looking to rent it had better be sure they can cope with the lack of space, with a minimum tenancy length of one year.

As people's wallets are squeezed by the continuing cost of living crisis, house and rental prices seem to show no sign of slowing down in the capital. 

Last month a tiny 8ft-wide studio flat in Finsbury Park appeared on SpareRoom with an asking price of £1,050-a-month, despite having no sofa, wardrobe or dining table.

The double bedroom in the room was just a foot away from the kitchenette, but the described it as being 'excellent value for money'.

For £1,250-a-month you can find much more for your money in other parts of the country, including whole properties, according to the following listings on

It can also get you a fully furnished two bedroom apartment in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter which comes with allocated parking, as well as a gym and concierge.

And in Derby you can get a three-bedroom terraced property in the newly-built Nightingale Quarter, which is on the doorstep of the city centre.