Moving to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune or Chennai for a job? The first decision is the kind of place to rent.
Paying guest (PG)
Cheapest and simplest: a bed or room with food, housekeeping and Wi-Fi rolled into one monthly amount, typically ₹8,000–₹20,000 in the metros. No deposit beyond one month, no furniture to buy, but house rules on guests and timings.
Shared flat
More freedom and usually more space for ₹10,000–₹25,000 a head, but you are on the lease: security deposits of 2–10 months' rent (Bengaluru is notorious), utilities, a maid, and finding a replacement flatmate when someone leaves.
Studio / 1 RK
Privacy without the cost of a full 1 BHK. ₹12,000–₹30,000 in the metros depending on locality. Check the building has a proper lease and that the unit is not an illegal subdivision.
Filter PG listings by gender, food and AC on our PG search.