To not understand rent per person?

[QueenOfVipers]

I'm overseas at the moment but admittedly I've seen it in the Uk too.
"Apartment for rent, £100 a week for a single £175 a week for a couple"
Aibu to not understand this?
I understand in the case of bills being included etc as gas electric and water would likely be higher/if wifi is included usage will be more so you'd need a higher allowance/unlimited etc. but these are just standard rentals where bills aren't included!

Are they shared houses?

No.
Standard apartments to be rented to one person/couple/family.

I'm just wondering if there's a reason I can't think of that it's a valid thing to ask for - I can't see one (barring bills included or a shared rental)

Possibly wear and tear, plus higher insurance for multiple occupancy?

As well as a maximisation of profits, of course.

There's more wear and tear on a property the more people live in it.

I think its a great idea. As a couple you probably have two incomes whereas a singleton will find it much harder to pay rent. Both probably need a similar sized property.

But it's not discounted rents for singles, it's just extra for couples

Why do people do this? I guess to maximise profits - people mostly charge as much as they can, dictated by the demand in the area and what else is available to the consumer. I agree that capitalism is an evil system, but that's a different discussion

Also, as some people have said, extra wear and tear on the property caused by doubling the number of occupants.

It's to try and earn more money.

Surely it's obvious OP?

But it's not discounted rents for singles, it's just extra for couples

You could think of it that way, or quite easily the other way round

Yes...who says it's extra for couples rather than less for singles?

Is it possible that there is some kind of property tax payable (similar to council tax) that the owner remains responsible for and that it is the same as here a discount for a single person and a higher rate for 2 or more people. That might explain the 2 rates.

Also they may consider that the wear and tear caused by 2 people would be greater than one.

Is it possible that they switch the beds and any linens included from a double to a single?

Because (I didn't think it relevant but I can see how it is now) the "singles" price is generally either market rent or only just under (eg £100 a week when the going rate is 4-450pm)

As a couple you probably have two incomes whereas a singleton will find it much harder to pay rent. Both probably need a similar sized property.

I'd argue that unless we're talking about a room in a shared house (so there's separate living space) a single person can live happily in a considerably smaller space than a couple.

Surely it's basic demand and supply? If you can rent the room to a single person for £100 a week, but to a couple for £175 a week then that's what you would do.

It's basic economics.

Most businesses are run for profit maximising reasons rather than as ethical institutions.

I'm not debating ethics or morals here I'm just not sure it's great business sense or any kind of logic!
the example I'm drawing from is in my local ish area, about 4 miles away in the UK it's been available now for over 6 weeks so I suppose their decision is biting them on the arse in an area where flats generally go within 2wks but either way I just wasn't sure if there was a property tax or some such I was unaware of that doesn't apply/is 80% cheaper for a single....

tbh I'd rather take a flat that's just for rent to anyone at £100 a week than £175 for 2 people, 'cos basic economics.
Also, what if said couple had a baby a year down the line, would they be charged an extra £40 a week? It just doesn't make sense to me. Guess I'm being U though (they do have the right to shoot themselves in the foot financially I suppose!)
It's odd and I don't see it too often to be fair, 5-6 times this year and I am looking to move I just don't see the sense in it!