Bengaluru's migrant workforce gives you three housing options: PG, rent, or lease. Each has clear winners depending on budget, family size, and how long you plan to stay.
PG (Paying Guest) — ₹9,000–22,000 / month
- All-inclusive (food, Wi-Fi, laundry)
- No deposit drama (1–2 months)
- Best for: students, single working professionals, new-to-city
- Downside: shared rooms, strict rules, limited privacy
Rent — ₹18,000–70,000 / month
- Full privacy and flexibility
- Deposit: 2–3 months in 2026
- 11-month agreement, typical 5% annual escalation
- Best for: couples, small families, long-term stayers
Lease — ₹5–25 lakh refundable deposit
- Zero monthly rent; you pay a lump-sum refundable deposit
- Typical tenure: 2–3 years
- Best for: NRIs returning temporarily, families who have capital but want to avoid buying
- Downside: opportunity cost of locked capital
Which Wins in 2026?
If you're staying under 1 year → PG. 1–5 years → rent. 2+ years with ₹10 lakh+ liquid capital → lease is often cheaper than rent when you factor in capital returned at exit.
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