Data sourced from community-reported rental transactions on RentMyBase.in — tenants self-report what they actually paid, not listing prices. Last updated: June 2026.
Master table: average rent across 20 Indian cities for every flat type
| City | 1RK / Studio | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹10,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹65,000 | ₹40,000–₹1,20,000 | ₹8,000–₹18,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹7,000–₹15,000 | ₹13,000–₹30,000 | ₹22,000–₹55,000 | ₹6,000–₹12,000 |
| Delhi NCR | ₹6,000–₹15,000 | ₹10,000–₹35,000 | ₹18,000–₹65,000 | ₹5,000–₹12,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹6,000–₹12,000 | ₹12,000–₹25,000 | ₹20,000–₹45,000 | ₹5,500–₹10,000 |
| Pune | ₹5,500–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹24,000 | ₹18,000–₹42,000 | ₹5,000–₹9,500 |
| Chennai | ₹5,000–₹10,000 | ₹8,000–₹18,000 | ₹14,000–₹32,000 | ₹4,500–₹8,500 |
| Kolkata | ₹4,000–₹8,000 | ₹7,000–₹15,000 | ₹12,000–₹26,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,500 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹4,000–₹8,000 | ₹7,000–₹14,000 | ₹12,000–₹24,000 | ₹3,500–₹7,000 |
| Jaipur | ₹4,500–₹9,000 | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹13,000–₹28,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,500 |
| Indore | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹6,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,000–₹20,000 | ₹3,500–₹6,500 |
| Kochi | ₹4,500–₹9,000 | ₹8,000–₹15,000 | ₹14,000–₹27,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,500 |
| Nagpur | ₹3,500–₹6,500 | ₹6,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,000–₹20,000 | ₹3,000–₹6,000 |
| Coimbatore | ₹3,000–₹6,000 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹3,000–₹5,500 |
| Lucknow | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹19,000 | ₹3,000–₹6,000 |
| Chandigarh | ₹4,500–₹9,000 | ₹8,000–₹16,000 | ₹14,000–₹28,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,500 |
| Vadodara | ₹3,000–₹6,000 | ₹5,000–₹10,000 | ₹9,000–₹17,000 | ₹3,000–₹5,500 |
| Bhopal | ₹3,000–₹5,500 | ₹5,000–₹9,000 | ₹8,000–₹15,000 | ₹2,500–₹5,000 |
| Surat | ₹3,500–₹6,500 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹3,000–₹5,500 |
| Vizag | ₹4,000–₹7,500 | ₹7,000–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹3,500–₹6,500 |
| Nashik | ₹3,500–₹6,500 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹3,000–₹5,500 |
All figures are monthly rent in Indian Rupees (₹). Ranges reflect variation across localities within each city — central or high-demand areas sit at the top of the range; peripheral or emerging localities at the bottom.
Mumbai average rent 2026: suburb-wise breakdown
Mumbai has the widest rent spread of any Indian city. A 1BHK in Malabar Hill or Bandra West costs more than a 2BHK anywhere in Tier-2 India. The suburb you choose determines your budget more than the flat type you pick.
| Locality / Corridor | 1RK | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mumbai (Colaba, Nariman Point, Malabar Hill) | ₹22,000–₹30,000 | ₹45,000–₹65,000 | ₹80,000–₹1,20,000 | ₹14,000–₹18,000 |
| Bandra, Khar, Santacruz (West) | ₹18,000–₹28,000 | ₹35,000–₹55,000 | ₹60,000–₹95,000 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 |
| Andheri, Jogeshwari, Goregaon | ₹13,000–₹20,000 | ₹22,000–₹38,000 | ₹38,000–₹65,000 | ₹9,000–₹13,000 |
| Thane, Mulund, Nahur | ₹10,000–₹16,000 | ₹16,000–₹28,000 | ₹28,000–₹48,000 | ₹8,000–₹11,000 |
| Navi Mumbai (Vashi, Kharghar, Panvel) | ₹9,000–₹14,000 | ₹14,000–₹24,000 | ₹24,000–₹42,000 | ₹7,000–₹10,000 |
| Mira Road, Virar, Vasai | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹17,000–₹30,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 |
Mumbai rent insight: The ₹22,000–₹65,000 range for a 1BHK is not an error — it reflects a genuine 3x price difference between the far suburbs and the city centre. Renters who accept a 45-minute additional commute from Mira Road vs Andheri typically save ₹10,000–₹15,000 per month on a comparable flat.
Bengaluru average rent 2026: corridor-wise breakdown
Bengaluru's rental market is almost entirely driven by proximity to IT corridors. The same 1BHK costs 60–80% more near Whitefield or HSR Layout than in North Bengaluru localities.
| Locality / Corridor | 1RK | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiranagar, Koramangala, HSR Layout | ₹12,000–₹18,000 | ₹22,000–₹30,000 | ₹38,000–₹55,000 | ₹9,000–₹12,000 |
| Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur | ₹10,000–₹15,000 | ₹18,000–₹28,000 | ₹30,000–₹48,000 | ₹8,000–₹11,000 |
| Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹13,000–₹22,000 | ₹22,000–₹38,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,500 |
| Hebbal, Yelahanka, Thanisandra | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹12,000–₹20,000 | ₹20,000–₹34,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 |
| Sarjapur, Harlur, Begur | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹13,000–₹22,000 | ₹22,000–₹36,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 |
| Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, Nagarbhavi | ₹6,000–₹9,000 | ₹10,000–₹17,000 | ₹17,000–₹28,000 | ₹5,500–₹8,000 |
Bengaluru rent insight: PG accommodation in Bengaluru remains among the best-developed in India, with managed PGs in HSR Layout and Whitefield offering meals, housekeeping, and WiFi at ₹9,000–₹12,000 per month — often cheaper than an equivalent room in a shared flat once utilities are factored in.
Delhi NCR average rent 2026: Gurugram, Noida, Delhi proper
Delhi NCR is three distinct markets operating under one umbrella. Gurugram caters to corporate India, Noida to the tech sector, and Delhi proper spans everything from ₹6,000 PGs in Uttam Nagar to ₹80,000 apartments in Golf Links.
| Locality / Corridor | 1RK | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Delhi (GK, Hauz Khas, Defence Colony) | ₹12,000–₹20,000 | ₹22,000–₹35,000 | ₹38,000–₹65,000 | ₹9,000–₹14,000 |
| Gurugram Cyber City / DLF (Sector 26–56) | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹18,000–₹32,000 | ₹30,000–₹55,000 | ₹8,000–₹13,000 |
| Gurugram New Sectors (57–115) | ₹7,000–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹22,000 | ₹20,000–₹38,000 | ₹6,000–₹10,000 |
| Noida Sector 50–137 / Greater Noida West | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹11,000–₹20,000 | ₹18,000–₹35,000 | ₹5,500–₹9,500 |
| West Delhi (Rajouri Garden, Janakpuri) | ₹6,000–₹10,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹16,000–₹30,000 | ₹5,000–₹8,500 |
| North Delhi / Dwarka / Rohini | ₹5,500–₹9,000 | ₹9,000–₹16,000 | ₹15,000–₹27,000 | ₹4,500–₹7,500 |
Delhi NCR rent insight: Gurugram has seen the fastest rent appreciation in the NCR over the past 18 months, with sectors along the Dwarka Expressway (109–115) recording 18–24% increases year-on-year as new office supply absorbed demand ahead of residential supply.
Hyderabad average rent 2026: locality-wise breakdown
Hyderabad remains one of the most affordable large metros in India relative to income levels, and the expansion of the Outer Ring Road has opened up affordable corridors that were impractical to live in five years ago.
| Locality / Corridor | 1RK | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills | ₹10,000–₹15,000 | ₹18,000–₹25,000 | ₹32,000–₹45,000 | ₹8,000–₹12,000 |
| Gachibowli, Kondapur, Madhapur (HITEC City) | ₹9,000–₹13,000 | ₹15,000–₹24,000 | ₹26,000–₹42,000 | ₹7,000–₹11,000 |
| Begumpet, Ameerpet, Somajiguda | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹12,000–₹20,000 | ₹20,000–₹34,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,500 |
| Manikonda, Nanakramguda, Kokapet | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹12,000–₹20,000 | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 |
| Miyapur, Bachupally, Kukatpally | ₹6,000–₹9,500 | ₹10,000–₹17,000 | ₹17,000–₹28,000 | ₹5,000–₹8,000 |
| Kompally, Shamirpet, Medchal (ORR north) | ₹5,000–₹8,000 | ₹8,000–₹14,000 | ₹14,000–₹24,000 | ₹4,500–₹7,000 |
Hyderabad rent insight: HITEC City corridors (Gachibowli–Kondapur–Madhapur) have the highest demand concentration in the city, but Manikonda and Nanakramguda now offer comparable quality stock at 15–20% lower rents with similar commute times to the major IT campuses along the Financial District.
Pune average rent 2026: locality-wise breakdown
Pune's rental market has bifurcated sharply: the core city (Kothrud, Shivajinagar, Deccan) retains strong demand from older commercial tenants and students, while the eastern IT belt (Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner) has seen the fastest rent growth over the past two years.
| Locality / Corridor | 1RK | 1BHK | 2BHK | PG (double sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar | ₹9,000–₹14,000 | ₹16,000–₹24,000 | ₹28,000–₹42,000 | ₹7,500–₹11,000 |
| Baner, Balewadi, Aundh | ₹8,000–₹13,000 | ₹14,000–₹22,000 | ₹24,000–₹38,000 | ₹7,000–₹10,500 |
| Hinjewadi, Wakad, Pimple Saudagar | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹12,000–₹20,000 | ₹20,000–₹34,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,500 |
| Kothrud, Karve Road, Shivajinagar | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹11,000–₹19,000 | ₹19,000–₹32,000 | ₹6,000–₹9,000 |
| Hadapsar, Kharadi, Magarpatta | ₹6,500–₹10,000 | ₹11,000–₹18,000 | ₹18,000–₹30,000 | ₹5,500–₹8,500 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nigdi, Bhosari | ₹5,000–₹8,000 | ₹8,500–₹14,000 | ₹14,000–₹24,000 | ₹4,500–₹7,500 |
Pune rent insight: Hinjewadi Phase 1–3 remains the tightest rental market in Pune by vacancy rate — most decent 1BHKs are taken within 48–72 hours of being listed, which means renters in that corridor typically need to move faster and accept less negotiation leverage than elsewhere in the city.
Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore: quick reference data
Chennai 2026 — The IT corridor along OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) anchors demand, with 1BHKs ranging from ₹10,000–₹18,000 in Perungudi and Sholinganallur. Central localities (T. Nagar, Nungambakkam, Adyar) command a 30–40% premium over OMR for equivalent stock. Besant Nagar and Alwarpet are the premium residential addresses, with 2BHKs at ₹28,000–₹42,000.
Kolkata 2026 — Kolkata remains the most affordable major metro in India. Salt Lake (Bidhannagar) and New Town are the primary IT and business demand centres, with 1BHKs at ₹10,000–₹15,000. South Kolkata (Ballygunge, Alipore, Jodhpur Park) is the premium residential market. North Kolkata offers the lowest rents in any major metro market, with functional 1BHKs at ₹6,000–₹9,000.
Ahmedabad 2026 — SG Highway and Prahlad Nagar are the commercial anchors; residential demand concentrates in Satellite, Bodakdev, and Vastrapur (1BHK ₹10,000–₹14,000). The GIFT City corridor in Gandhinagar is emerging as a premium sub-market. South and East Ahmedabad offer the lowest rents in the city, with 1BHKs as low as ₹5,500–₹7,000 in Narol and Vatva.
Jaipur 2026 — Jaipur's rental market is split between old city residential (affordable but older stock) and new corridors along Tonk Road, Ajmer Road, and Vaishali Nagar. 1BHKs near Malviya Nagar and C-Scheme (the premium residential belt) range from ₹12,000–₹16,000. Mansarovar and Vaishali Nagar offer the best value at ₹9,000–₹13,000 for a 1BHK.
Indore 2026 — Indore punches significantly above its Tier-2 status in rental quality. Vijay Nagar is the primary commercial and residential hub (1BHK ₹9,000–₹12,000). New Palasia, South Tukoganj, and Scheme 54 offer good residential stock at ₹7,000–₹10,000. AB Road corridor has seen the fastest appreciation, with new residential supply being absorbed quickly.
FAQ: What is the average rent for a 1BHK in India in 2026?
The national average for a 1BHK apartment in India in 2026 is approximately ₹12,000–₹18,000 per month across all cities — but this figure is misleading without city context, since the real range is ₹5,000 in Bhopal to ₹65,000 in South Mumbai.
FAQ: Which Indian city has the cheapest rent in 2026?
Among the 20 cities tracked by RentMyBase, Bhopal and Vadodara have the lowest average rents, with a 1BHK available from ₹5,000 per month — followed closely by Nagpur, Coimbatore, and Lucknow, all of which have 1BHK floors at ₹6,000.
FAQ: What is the average PG rent in Indian metros?
In 2026, PG double-sharing accommodation in the major metros costs between ₹5,000 and ₹18,000 per month depending on city and locality — with Mumbai PGs the most expensive (₹8,000–₹18,000), Bengaluru and Delhi mid-range (₹6,000–₹13,000), and Hyderabad and Pune the most affordable metros for PG accommodation (₹5,000–₹11,000).
FAQ: How much has rent increased in Indian cities between 2024 and 2026?
Based on RentMyBase transaction data, metro rents have increased 12–22% over the past two years, with the sharpest increases in Gurugram (Dwarka Expressway corridor, +22%), Bengaluru's Whitefield–Sarjapur belt (+18%), and Hyderabad's Financial District (+16%) — driven by constrained new supply relative to continued employment growth in those corridors.
FAQ: Is it cheaper to rent a flat or stay in a PG in Indian cities?
For single occupants, a PG with meals included is typically 20–35% cheaper than a 1BHK flat when total cost of living (rent + utilities + food) is compared — the exception is Kolkata, where shared flats are so affordable that the cost difference largely disappears.
How RentMyBase collects this data and why it's more accurate than listing prices
The figures on this page are not listing prices. They are not asking rents posted by landlords hoping to maximise their returns. They are transaction prices — what tenants in each city self-reported paying after signing their agreements.
This distinction matters because listing prices in India consistently overstate actual transaction prices by 15–30%. A landlord listing a flat at ₹22,000 in Andheri West may accept ₹18,000 after negotiation. Aggregator platforms that pull listing data without tracking closures systematically mislead renters who use them to benchmark what they should be paying.
RentMyBase data methodology:
Tenants on RentMyBase.in self-report their rental transaction after signing — including the agreed monthly rent, deposit amount, flat configuration, and locality. Reports are verified against the listed property where possible. Outliers (rents more than 2.5 standard deviations from the city-locality median) are reviewed manually before inclusion. Each city dataset is updated quarterly; the figures in this table reflect Q2 2026 data.
This approach captures the market as it actually functions — including the negotiated discounts, move-in incentives, and first-month waivers that listing platforms never see. When a tenant tells you they pay ₹14,500 for a 1BHK in Kondapur, that is the ground truth. When a listing platform tells you the average is ₹19,000, that is the ceiling that landlords hope for.
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Data sourced from community-reported rental transactions on RentMyBase.in — tenants self-report what they actually paid, not listing prices. Figures are Q2 2026 medians. City-level data covers a minimum of 200 verified transactions per city; locality-level data covers a minimum of 40 verified transactions per sub-area. All figures in Indian Rupees (₹) per month.
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