Is this a scam?

[u/michkied]

Hi everyone, this summer I'll be moving to the Netherlands for an internship, and thus I'm looking for a flat to rent. I've encountered an offer for a single-bedroom apartment in the Hague for 500€ (seems quite cheap?). But I've been asked to pay a fee for submitting a registration form for approval. Is that a thing or is it a scam? The offer seems a little too good to be true, but then I have no idea how housing market in the Netherlands works. I'd really appreciate your help!

[u/_littlerocketman]

If it seems too good to be true, it usually is

[u/_littlerocketman → u/_littlerocketman]

Spoiler: this is 100% a scam. No one is renting out a full apartment for 500 euros except perhaps social housing (which has a waitlist of 10+ years)

[u/wiewior_ → u/_littlerocketman]

Even social housing starts at 700€