此前，一则"为65岁母亲和年迈外婆租房3天被拒20次"的新闻冲上了热搜。而前些日子，一名志愿军老兵向我哭诉，他们在租房过程中屡屡碰壁，某位房 东甚至当着老人面直言"怕你死在我房子里"。 老兵的孙女今年三十出头，其余血亲已逝，在大城市打拼的她如果独自租房，原本是件容易的事。但一听到女孩要带着老人一起居住，尽管老人完全有能 力自理，而且孙女打算把工作室设置在出租屋里，可以随时陪伴老人，房东还是马上上演了川剧"变脸"。 近些年，"老人租房难"这个话题一再登上热搜。大家热议的，不仅有房东的无奈纠结和求租者的委屈无助，也有"尊老爱幼"传统价值观与当下现实困境的 冲突，还有一个隐形的担忧——当我老了，我在哪里？ 01 "谁家没个老人啊？而且他（房东）明明也是老人，出租房还空置很久了。"老兵委屈地说。 "3天被拒20次"和"老兵租房被拒"看似是极端个例，但近几年，在一线城市和部分新一线城市，一条隐形的"年龄红线"正在租房市场悄然收紧："40岁以上 不能合租，60岁以上不能独立承租，有80岁以上老人的家庭绝对不租"。 虽然没有把年龄歧视明确写在条款上，但这成为了不少房东和租赁平台间的默契，针对老人的条条框框逐渐蔓延。即使在当 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by elderly individuals in renting housing, highlighting the increasing difficulty for seniors to find landlords willing to rent to them due to age-related concerns and societal attitudes towards aging [1][5][17]. Group 1: Elderly Rental Market Challenges - The phenomenon of "difficulty in renting for seniors over 60" has sparked significant discussion, with reports indicating that many elderly individuals face rejection from landlords and real estate agents [5][7]. - A survey revealed that 14.2% of elderly individuals live alone, with nearly 20% relying on rental housing, particularly in urban areas where the demand is pronounced [5][10]. - Many real estate agents impose age restrictions, with over two-thirds of agencies in cities like Beijing and Shanghai requiring that elderly renters be accompanied by their children or outright refusing to rent to them [5][10]. Group 2: Landlord Concerns - Landlords often express concerns about the risks associated with renting to elderly individuals, such as potential accidents or health issues that could lead to disputes or liability [8][10]. - A case in Shanghai highlighted a landlord's refusal to rent based on the presence of an elderly, disabled individual, which the court ruled against, emphasizing the need to protect elderly rights [10][11]. Group 3: Legal and Policy Framework - Current laws do not explicitly prohibit age discrimination in rental agreements, creating challenges for elderly renters seeking housing [12][13]. - The Ministry of Civil Affairs has proposed policies to prioritize elderly individuals in public rental housing allocations, indicating a governmental effort to address these issues [13][16]. Group 4: Solutions and Future Directions - To improve the rental situation for the elderly, a multi-faceted approach is needed, including legal reforms, market adjustments, and changes in societal attitudes towards aging [16][17]. - The article suggests that enhancing the rental market's adaptability to elderly needs, such as incorporating age-friendly designs and reducing landlords' concerns through legal safeguards, could facilitate better access for seniors [16][17].

数据新闻编辑：陈华罗 实习生余姿桦 新媒体设计：苗奇卉 校对：李立军 为了量化老年人租房的现实困境，新京报有理数基于社交媒体平台，抓取了数千条网络评论，通过拆解 社交媒体的多维数据，试图精准描绘老年人租房的核心风险议题分布，追踪代际矛盾和租赁年龄歧视 链，评估制度保障与适老化改造的社会缺口，用数据化呈现老年人租房遇到的现实困境。 目前国内"银发族"租房需求有多迫切？ 在老龄化进程加速的当下，我国独居及空巢老人的居住需求正成为社会关注的焦点。 国家统计局数据显示，2023年中国65岁以上老年人口为2.16亿人，占总人口数的15.4%。其中，我国独 居老人数量呈上升趋势。 第七次全国人口普查数据显示，2020年我国65岁以上的独居老年人口达2993.9万人，是2000年统计数据 的3.82倍；从家庭户户数来看，60岁以上的独居老人为3729万户，占"有老年人家庭户"的21.38%，这一 数据较之2010年第六次全国人口普查增长了约6.5%。 3月末，一则"为65岁母亲和年迈外婆租房3天被拒20次"的新闻上了热搜，引发社会关注。 有媒体记者调查发现，北京、上海等城市大部分的中介直言"房东不租给老人"，部分平台甚至将 ...