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Discover estimated monthly rental benchmarks across private and shared accommodations in popular tech localities and prime residential areas. With NextFlat’s zero - brokerage model, save up to 1- 2 months of rent upfront.
| Metro City | Private Room in 3BHK | Double Sharing Room | Full 2BHK Shared Flat | Security Deposit Norm | Brokerage Saved (₹0 vs Offline) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BengaluruBLR Bellandur, HSR Layout, Indiranagar, Whitefield | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 | ₹8,500 – ₹13,000 | ₹28,000 – ₹42,000 | 3 – 5 Months | Save ₹28,000 – ₹42,000 |
MumbaiBOM Andheri East, Powai, Bandra, BKC | ₹18,000 – ₹32,000 | ₹11,000 – ₹18,000 | ₹42,000 – ₹65,000 | 2 – 3 Months | Save ₹42,000 – ₹65,000 |
PunePNQ Hinjawadi, Kharadi, Viman Nagar, Wakad | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 – ₹10,000 | ₹22,000 – ₹32,000 | 2 – 3 Months | Save ₹22,000 – ₹32,000 |
GurugramGGN Cyber City, DLF Phase 1–5, Golf Course Rd | ₹14,000 – ₹24,000 | ₹8,500 – ₹14,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹48,000 | 2 Months | Save ₹30,000 – ₹48,000 |
HyderabadHYD Gachibowli, HITEC City, Madhapur, Kondapur | ₹11,000 – ₹17,000 | ₹6,500 – ₹10,500 | ₹24,000 – ₹34,000 | 2 – 3 Months | Save ₹24,000 – ₹34,000 |
NoidaDXN Sector 62, Sector 137, Noida Expressway | ₹9,500 – ₹15,000 | ₹5,500 – ₹9,000 | ₹20,000 – ₹29,000 | 1 – 2 Months | Save ₹20,000 – ₹29,000 |
Data Methodology: Rents reflect median listings for flatmate vacancies in gated societies and standalone apartments across major IT corridors (e.g. Indiranagar/HSR in Bengaluru, Kharadi/Hinjawadi in Pune, Cyber City in Gurugram). Offline brokers charge 1 to 2 months' rent as brokerage fee; NextFlat charges ₹0 brokerage.
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