[briandear]

You can’t install central ac for $2000 and certainly not in a rental.

[taurath]

$4k-$5k you can, and maybe even get a break on the rent. Add an extra month to getting your 30% down payment.

[bradlys]

Where are these numbers coming from? Adding central air to an old home without it costs way more than that even outside of the bay area.