The average PG accommodation in India in 2026 costs between ₹3,500 and ₹18,000 per month for double sharing depending on the city — with meals-included PGs in metro cities typically running ₹7,000–₹14,000, and non-meals PGs in Tier-2 cities available from ₹3,000.
Data sourced from community-reported PG transactions on RentMyBase.in — residents self-report what they actually paid, not advertised prices. Q2 2026.
Master PG price table: triple, double, and single sharing across 15 Indian cities
| City | Triple Sharing | Double Sharing | Single Occupancy | Meals-Included Typical Add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹16,000–₹28,000 | ₹3,000–₹5,000/month |
| Bengaluru | ₹5,500–₹10,000 | ₹8,000–₹14,000 | ₹13,000–₹22,000 | ₹2,500–₹4,000/month |
| Delhi NCR | ₹5,000–₹9,000 | ₹7,000–₹13,000 | ₹11,000–₹20,000 | ₹2,500–₹4,500/month |
| Hyderabad | ₹4,000–₹7,500 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹17,000 | ₹2,000–₹3,500/month |
| Pune | ₹4,000–₹8,000 | ₹6,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,000–₹18,000 | ₹2,000–₹3,500/month |
| Chennai | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹5,000–₹10,000 | ₹8,000–₹15,000 | ₹2,000–₹3,500/month |
| Kolkata | ₹2,500–₹5,500 | ₹4,000–₹8,000 | ₹7,000–₹13,000 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
| Jaipur | ₹2,800–₹5,500 | ₹4,000–₹7,500 | ₹7,000–₹12,000 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
| Indore | ₹2,500–₹5,000 | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
| Lucknow | ₹2,500–₹4,500 | ₹3,500–₹6,500 | ₹6,000–₹10,000 | ₹1,500–₹2,800/month |
| Coimbatore | ₹2,500–₹4,500 | ₹4,000–₹7,000 | ₹6,500–₹10,500 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
| Nagpur | ₹2,500–₹4,500 | ₹3,500–₹6,500 | ₹6,000–₹10,000 | ₹1,500–₹2,800/month |
| Chandigarh | ₹3,000–₹6,000 | ₹4,500–₹8,000 | ₹7,500–₹13,000 | ₹2,000–₹3,200/month |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2,500–₹5,000 | ₹3,500–₹7,000 | ₹6,000–₹11,000 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
| Vizag | ₹2,800–₹5,000 | ₹4,000–₹7,000 | ₹6,500–₹11,000 | ₹1,800–₹3,000/month |
All figures are monthly. "Meals-included typical add-on" represents the incremental cost of a meals plan over the non-meals base rent — it is not the full PG cost.
What "meals included" actually means in Indian PGs (the honest reality)
"Meals included" is one of the most misunderstood terms in Indian PG advertising. Here is what you are actually getting at each price tier — and what the fine print typically hides.
What a standard meals-included PG provides (₹7,000–₹12,000/month in metros):
A standard meals plan covers two meals a day — typically breakfast and dinner, Monday through Sunday. Lunch is almost never included, regardless of what the listing implies. Breakfast is usually simple: bread, butter, eggs or poha or upma, tea or coffee. Dinner is a basic thali — rice or chapati, one vegetable, one dal, pickle. Weekend meals are often reduced in variety or timing.
What is typically not included but frequently assumed:
Laundry is a separate charge in most PGs — either a fixed ₹300–₹800/month or per-use. WiFi is almost universally advertised as included, but speed and reliability vary enormously; bandwidth caps and dead zones in rooms are common in larger PG buildings. Electricity above a fixed monthly unit allowance (typically 2–4 units per day per resident) is billed separately and can add ₹500–₹1,500 per month depending on AC usage. Drinking water (if RO purified cans are supplied rather than tap water) may be charged at ₹150–₹400/month. House cleaning covers common areas; room cleaning frequency varies — some PGs clean daily, others weekly, and this is rarely specified in the listing.
The three tiers of PG accommodation in 2026:
Budget PG (triple or double sharing, no frills): ₹3,000–₹7,000 in metros, ₹2,500–₹5,000 in Tier-2 cities. Shared bathrooms, basic furniture (bed, study table, cupboard), ceiling fan. No meals. WiFi may be included. These are functional and appropriate for students or short-stay workers who want maximum cost savings.
Mid-range PG (double sharing, meals or professional management): ₹7,000–₹14,000 in metros, ₹5,000–₹9,000 in Tier-2 cities. Attached or semi-attached bathrooms, AC in room or common area, meals provided, 24-hour security, WiFi included. The majority of working professionals live in this tier.
Premium managed PG / co-living (single or double occupancy, full service): ₹14,000–₹28,000 in metros. Private bathrooms, housekeeping, high-speed WiFi, recreational spaces, professional management with app-based check-in. Brands like Stanza Living, NestAway-managed properties, and Zolo Stays operate in this tier.
Bengaluru PG prices 2026: locality-wise breakdown
Bengaluru has India's most developed PG ecosystem — the sheer volume of IT migrants has created a supply of managed PGs that no other city matches in depth or organisation.
| Locality | Double Sharing (no meals) | Double Sharing (meals) | Single (no meals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koramangala, HSR Layout, Indiranagar | ₹11,000–₹14,000 | ₹13,500–₹17,000 | ₹18,000–₹24,000 |
| Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur | ₹9,500–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 |
| Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road | ₹7,500–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹13,500 | ₹13,000–₹18,000 |
| Hebbal, Yelahanka, Thanisandra | ₹7,000–₹10,500 | ₹9,500–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹17,000 |
| Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar | ₹6,500–₹9,500 | ₹8,500–₹12,000 | ₹11,000–₹16,000 |
Bengaluru PG insight: Co-living operators (Stanza, Zolo, Colive) have strong penetration in HSR Layout and Whitefield — pricing is higher than individual PGs but the WiFi, maintenance, and lease terms are significantly more professional. For a fresher joining a Whitefield IT company, comparing managed co-living at ₹13,000 against an unmanaged double PG at ₹10,000 often favours the managed option when the avoided stress of landlord-chasing is valued.
Delhi NCR PG prices 2026: what ₹8,000–₹15,000 gets you
Delhi NCR's PG market is geographically fragmented — the experience in Gurugram's corporate PGs is radically different from a Noida student PG or a Karol Bagh independent PG.
| Locality | Double Sharing (no meals) | Double Sharing (meals) | Single (no meals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurugram Cyber City corridors (Sec 26–56) | ₹10,000–₹15,000 | ₹12,500–₹18,000 | ₹17,000–₹26,000 |
| Gurugram New Sectors (57–115) | ₹8,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,500–₹15,000 | ₹14,000–₹20,000 |
| Noida Sector 50–137 | ₹7,500–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹14,000 | ₹13,000–₹18,000 |
| South Delhi (Lajpat, GK, Malviya Nagar) | ₹8,500–₹13,000 | ₹11,000–₹16,000 | ₹15,000–₹22,000 |
| West Delhi / Dwarka | ₹6,000–₹9,500 | ₹8,500–₹12,500 | ₹11,000–₹16,000 |
Delhi NCR PG insight: Delhi has a significant gender gap in PG supply — well-managed, safe PGs for women are oversupplied (driven by demand from female professionals and students) while comparable male PGs in central localities are harder to find at equivalent quality and price. Male renters in South Delhi and Gurugram often pay a 15–20% premium over listed female-PG rates for similar room configurations.
Mumbai PG prices 2026: why it's the most expensive PG market
Mumbai is the most expensive PG city in India, with no close second. The drivers are structural: land scarcity, high construction costs, and a rental market where even 80 sq ft of space commands a premium.
| Locality | Double Sharing (no meals) | Double Sharing (meals) | Single (no meals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandra, Khar, Santacruz West | ₹14,000–₹20,000 | ₹17,000–₹24,000 | ₹22,000–₹32,000 |
| Andheri, Vile Parle, Goregaon | ₹11,000–₹16,000 | ₹14,000–₹19,000 | ₹18,000–₹26,000 |
| Thane, Mulund | ₹9,000–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 | ₹15,000–₹22,000 |
| Navi Mumbai (Vashi, Belapur) | ₹8,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,500–₹15,000 | ₹14,000–₹20,000 |
| Mira Road, Virar | ₹7,000–₹10,000 | ₹9,500–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹17,000 |
Mumbai PG insight: The price-to-space ratio in Mumbai PGs is uniquely poor — a ₹12,000 double-sharing room in Andheri typically provides 100–120 sq ft split between two people. Residents who move to Navi Mumbai or Mira Road save ₹3,000–₹5,000/month but add 45–75 minutes to their commute each way. This trade-off is personal, but it should be a conscious choice, not a surprise.
Hyderabad PG prices 2026: the best value PG market among metros
Hyderabad consistently offers the best value-to-quality ratio in PG accommodation among India's five major metros. Managed PGs in HITEC City and Gachibowli corridors provide AC rooms, meals, and WiFi at prices that would buy a non-AC budget room in equivalent Mumbai or Bengaluru corridors.
| Locality | Double Sharing (no meals) | Double Sharing (meals) | Single (no meals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kondapur, Madhapur, HITEC City | ₹8,500–₹12,000 | ₹11,000–₹15,000 | ₹15,000–₹21,000 |
| Gachibowli, Nanakramguda | ₹8,000–₹11,500 | ₹10,500–₹14,500 | ₹14,000–₹20,000 |
| Manikonda, Puppalaguda | ₹7,000–₹10,000 | ₹9,500–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹17,000 |
| Miyapur, Kukatpally, Bachupally | ₹5,500–₹8,500 | ₹7,500–₹11,000 | ₹10,000–₹14,000 |
| Begumpet, Ameerpet | ₹6,000–₹9,000 | ₹8,000–₹11,500 | ₹11,000–₹16,000 |
Hyderabad PG insight: Hyderabad is the only major metro where a working professional can find a well-managed, meals-included, AC double-sharing PG in a primary IT corridor for under ₹12,000/month. This is not bottom-of-market — it represents good-quality, professionally managed accommodation. This figure is what makes Hyderabad the default recommendation for budget-conscious freshers joining IT companies.
Pune PG prices 2026: student vs professional PG breakdown
Pune's PG market has two distinct segments that barely overlap in price or character: the student PG market (driven by Pune's 50+ colleges) and the professional PG market (driven by Hinjewadi and Kharadi IT campuses).
| Locality | Double Sharing (no meals) | Double Sharing (meals) | Single (no meals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baner, Balewadi, Aundh | ₹9,000–₹13,000 | ₹11,500–₹15,500 | ₹15,000–₹21,000 |
| Hinjewadi, Wakad, Pimple Saudagar | ₹8,000–₹12,000 | ₹10,500–₹14,500 | ₹14,000–₹19,000 |
| Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park | ₹9,500–₹13,500 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 |
| Kothrud, Shivajinagar, Deccan | ₹7,000–₹11,000 | ₹9,500–₹13,500 | ₹12,000–₹18,000 |
| Hadapsar, Kharadi, Magarpatta | ₹7,000–₹10,500 | ₹9,500–₹13,000 | ₹12,000–₹17,000 |
Tier-2 city PG prices: Jaipur, Indore, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Nagpur
In Tier-2 cities, PG accommodation offers the best value in the Indian rental market — particularly for students and early-career professionals relocating from smaller towns.
Jaipur: Double sharing ranges from ₹4,000–₹7,500. Malviya Nagar and Vaishali Nagar have the highest concentration of professionally managed PGs (₹6,000–₹7,500 for double with meals). C-Scheme and Civil Lines have older, less managed stock at lower prices. PGs near Sitapura Industrial Area and Mansarovar are targeted at manufacturing professionals (₹4,500–₹6,500 double sharing).
Indore: Double sharing from ₹3,500–₹7,000. Vijay Nagar has the most developed PG market — managed double-sharing with meals available from ₹6,000. Scheme 54 and AB Road corridor cater to IT professionals. Budget PGs in Rajendra Nagar and Bengali Square are available at ₹3,500–₹5,000 for triple sharing.
Coimbatore: Double sharing from ₹4,000–₹7,000. Peelamedu (near the airport and IT parks), Saibaba Colony, and RS Puram are the primary PG corridors. Coimbatore PGs historically include meals as a standard feature rather than an add-on — a meals-included double sharing PG at ₹6,000–₹7,000 is the norm, not the premium.
Lucknow: Double sharing from ₹3,500–₹6,500. Gomti Nagar and Hazratganj have the best-managed PG stock (₹5,500–₹6,500 double with meals). Indira Nagar and Aliganj offer budget options at ₹3,500–₹5,000. Lucknow's PG market skews heavily toward government job aspirants (UPPSC, banking exams), creating a large segment of bare-minimum, low-cost shared rooms near coaching institutes.
Nagpur: Double sharing from ₹3,500–₹6,500. Dharampeth and Ramdaspeth have the premium stock; Manish Nagar and Jaripatka offer the most affordable options. Butibori MIDC has a cluster of industrial worker PGs at ₹3,000–₹4,500 triple sharing.
FAQ: What is the average PG rent in Bengaluru in 2026?
The average double-sharing PG rent in Bengaluru in 2026 is ₹8,000–₹14,000 per month without meals, or ₹10,500–₹17,000 with meals — varying by locality, with HSR Layout and Koramangala at the top of the range and Electronic City and Rajajinagar at the lower end.
FAQ: Is PG cheaper than renting a flat in India?
For a single person, a PG is almost always cheaper than a flat — a double-sharing PG at ₹10,000 in Bengaluru competes with a 1BHK at ₹18,000–₹22,000, and the PG eliminates utility setup, furniture costs, and cooking expenses; however, for two people splitting a 1BHK, the flat becomes cost-competitive with individual PG rates.
FAQ: Which city has the cheapest PG accommodation in India?
Among major Indian cities, Lucknow and Nagpur have the lowest PG rates in 2026, with triple-sharing starting at ₹2,500/month and double-sharing from ₹3,500 — followed closely by Indore, Ahmedabad, and Coimbatore, all with double-sharing floors under ₹4,000.
FAQ: What is typically not included in an "all-inclusive" PG in India?
Despite the "all-inclusive" label, most Indian PGs in 2026 charge separately for electricity beyond a fixed unit allowance (typically ₹500–₹1,500 extra/month for AC users), laundry (₹300–₹800/month), and drinking water (₹150–₹400/month) — these exclusions are standard and should be clarified before paying any advance.
Red flags in PG listings and how to verify before paying advance
Indian PG listings are among the most misleading in the residential rental market. These are the specific red flags that experienced PG residents report most frequently on RentMyBase — and how to check each one before you pay.
Red flag 1 — Rent in the listing is "starting from." Ask for the exact price of the specific room you will occupy, in writing. "Starting from ₹7,000" routinely means the advertised room is ₹11,000.
Red flag 2 — Photos show common areas, not rooms. Request photos or a video of the actual room you will live in, including the attached or shared bathroom. Listing photos of the rooftop terrace mean nothing about room quality.
Red flag 3 — WiFi "available" rather than "included." Ask for the internet plan speed and whether it is shared across how many residents. A 50 Mbps connection split across 40 residents is not functional WiFi.
Red flag 4 — No written agreement or receipt. Any PG that resists providing a written room-sharing agreement and a receipt for your advance is operating informally. This means no recourse if the landlord changes terms or refuses to return your deposit.
Red flag 5 — Meals "subject to availability." This phrase in a meals-included PG means meals are not guaranteed. Get the meal schedule (breakfast timing, dinner timing, non-veg days if applicable) in writing before signing.
Red flag 6 — Security deposit over 2 months for a PG. PG security deposits above 2 months' rent are non-standard and a sign of either an unusually high-risk landlord or an attempt to lock in capital. One month's deposit is reasonable; two is acceptable; three or more requires strong justification.
Before paying any advance: Check RentMyBase community data for your specific PG or locality. Residents who have lived in the same PG or nearby PGs report what they actually paid, what was included, and whether the landlord was reliable. A 10-minute check on RentMyBase community data before paying ₹15,000 in advance has saved residents from every one of the red flags above.
Data sourced from community-reported PG rental transactions on RentMyBase.in — residents self-report what they actually paid and what was included, not advertised prices. Figures are Q2 2026 medians. Visit rentmybase.in to check community-verified PG rents and reviews in any locality before committing.
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