Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in India to Live

Discover the top 10 most expensive cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Explore the top residential localities and their rental prices to find the best expensive places to stay in India.

FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Tania Sinha

6/24/20254 min read

Exploring Indian Cities

1. Mumbai

Mumbai is the financial Capital of India. Its home to the one of the largest business hubs, the film industry and excellent infrastructure. South Mumbai, Bandra and Andheri are famous and prime locations which includes high rents luxury apartments. The rent prices are pretty high because of scarcity of spaces and high demand. Apart from that it is also the entertainment capital of India so it continues to be India’s most expensive city for renting Home.

a large building with a boat in the water
a large building with a boat in the water

2. Delhi

Delhi is the national capital of India. The city is famous for its political significance, elite educational institutions and also as a business district. Hauz Khas, Saket and Connaught Place are famous and prime locations which includes high rents luxury apartments. The rent prices are more because of rapid urbanization.

a large building with a clock tower in the middle of it
a large building with a clock tower in the middle of it

3. Bengaluru

a large building with tall buildings in the background
a large building with tall buildings in the background

Bengaluru is the “Silicon Valley of India”. Its home to the one of the largest IT parks, Start-ups and Coworking spaces. Bangalore attracts working professionals from across the country and the globe. Koramangala, Indiranagar and Whitefield are the famous and prime locations. The rentalprices are high because of constant demand from working professionals and pleasant climate.

4. Chennai

a large red brick building with a clock tower
a large red brick building with a clock tower

Chennai is a major industrial and cultural hub of South India. Its famous for growing IT sector and infrastructure development. Chennai attracts both professionals as well as students as renters. T.Nagar , Adyar and Anna Nagar are famous and prime locations. Chennai has also seen a sharp rise in rental prices

5.Hyderabad

a large building with a large building in the background
a large building with a large building in the background

Hyderabad is one of the sought-after destinations. Its home to the largest multinational companies. The city attracts tech professionals and NRIs for settlement. Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills are the famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of booming IT industry and planned infrastructure.

6.Pune

a balcony with a couch and a table with candles
a balcony with a couch and a table with candles

Pune is the technology and education hub. The city is popular for young IT professionals. Baner, Hinjewadi and Viman Nagar are the famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of proximity to the Mumbai city and also for its pleasant climate.

7.Ahmedabad

a pool with a swimming pool and a hotel
a pool with a swimming pool and a hotel

Ahmedabad is a rising commercial and central zone and traditionally considered more affordable. Satellite, Prahladnagar and SG Highway are the famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of expanding business and industries.

8. Kolkata

a tall building with a pool and a swimming pool
a tall building with a pool and a swimming pool

Kolkata is the blend of colonial and modernity. Kolkata is also developing quality apartments. EM Bypass, Salt Lake and Ballygunge are famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of growing IT industry and well-developed areas.

9. Noida / Greater Noida / Gurgaon

a large building with a pool and a swimming pool
a large building with a pool and a swimming pool

These NCR suburbs have transformed into business hubs. Gurgaon, Sector 50(Noida) and sector 137 (Greater Noida) are famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of employment opportunities and proximity to the Delhi city.

10. Surat

Surat is becoming famous for booming textile and diamond industry. Vesu, Adajan and City light are famous and prime locations. The rental prices are high because of increase in working professionals and increase in Start-ups.

two tall buildings with a pool and a swimming pool
two tall buildings with a pool and a swimming pool

Rental Prices

1. Mumbai: Rs 30k to 45K per month for 1BHK

2. Delhi: Rs 30K to 40k per month for 1BHK

3. Bengaluru: 35k per month for 1BHK

4. Chennai: Rs22K to 30K per month for 1BHK

5. Hyderabad: Rs 24K to 29K per month for 1BHK

6. Pune: Rs25K per month for 1BHK

7. Ahmedabad: Rs25K per month for 1BHK

8. Kolkata: Rs25K per month for 1BHK

9. Noida / Greater Noida / Gurugram: Rs23K per month for 1BHK

10. Surat: Rs18K per month for 1BHK.

Note: All the rental prices mentioned above are all approximately calculated on average basis and calculated with respect to prime residential locations

Ideas

1. Prefer Owner Listed properties to avoid Broker Fees

2.Check out the maintenance quality

3.Decide to take furnished or unfurnished apartments based on duration of stay

4.Use the rental receipts for House Rent Allowance Claims (for salaried individuals).