Synopsis– These selected localities in Bangalore where 1BHK rents are more affordable than other parts of the city, while still offering good connectivity and essential amenities in 2025. Ranging from Hoskote to Yelahanka, these areas strike the right balance between cost and comfort, making them ideal for young professionals and bachelors.
As rent prices in Bangalore are increasing rapidly, there is a demand to find some affordable home without having to sacrifice the basics of comfort. This article shows 10 of the affordable places to rent a 1BHK in 2025, based on rent prices, location and income feasibility. With the construction of outskirts such as Hoskote and Chandapura to affordable housing such as Uttarahalli and Basaveshwaranagar, these locations offer affordable and convenient places to live in.
1. Hoskote
- Rent Range: ₹5,500 – ₹10,000 (1BHK)
- Hoskote is located on the outskirts of East Bangalore and is one of the cheapest rental markets in the city. It is also known to have upcoming industrial and logistic hubs which serves as a good place to live in a peaceful lifestyle with the city connected to it by NH-75 and NH-648.
- Advantages:
- Ideal for professionals earning around ₹30,000 p.m.
- Convenient access to KR Puram and Whitefield.
- Peaceful neighborhood and growing infrastructure.
- Growing demand because of future industrial projects.
2. Kengeri
- Rent Range: ₹6,500 – ₹10,000 (1BHK)
- Kengeri is an ideal place to rent a property and is highly affordable and served by the metro making it an ideal location. It has the Purple Line extension which leads to the area and it also boasts of good bus connectivity thus linking it to other parts of the city.
- Advantages:
- Metro Connectivity
- Ideal for monthly earners of ₹30,000.
- Residential and industrial mix.
- Improving social infrastructure.
3. Chandapura
- Rent Range: ₹7,000 – ₹13,000
- Chandapura is an upcoming area off Hosur road, close to Electronic City, where affordable 1BHKs can be found in apartments that are newly constructed. As an inexpensive option, it resonates well with young professionals who intend to live on a low budget due to the rapid development that has been spearheaded by IT corridors.
- Advantages:
- Ideal for monthly earners of ₹30,000.
- Closeness to Electronic City
- Infrastructure is fast growing
- Growing residential and commercial projects
4. Uttarahalli
- Rent Range: ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 (1BHK)
- Uttarahalli lies in South-west Bangalore, a quiet, family oriented neighborhood, with budget rentals. It is well-connected through NICE Road and most of the working professionals working in Banashankari and JP Nagar like to be located there.
- Advantages:
- Suitable for monthly earners of around ₹32,000
- Calm, Residential Environment
- Metro Phase-III alignment accessible
- Close to schools and hospitals
5. Electronic City
- Rent Range: ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 (1BHK)
- Electronic City is a large IT hub that still provides low cost housing to those seeking 1BHK houses in Phase II, III etc. Its good infrastructure and transport stands a massive attraction to wage earning professionals in the field of technology.
- Advantages:
- Suitable for monthly earners of around ₹32,000
- Near giants in IT such as Infosys, Wipro
- Elevated Tollway access
- Upcoming Metro Connectivity (Yellow line)
- Social Infrastructure in place
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6. Basaveshwaranagar
- Rent Range: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 (1BHK)
- Basaveshwaranagar is a mature residential area with good civic amenities located in West Bangalore that provides affordable rents. It has become famous due to its extended roads, parks and easy access to Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram, and Majestic.
- Advantages:
- Ideal for people of monthly income around ₹35,000
- Peaceful neighbourhood (Old Bengaluru Vibes)
- Well developed social infrastructure
- Easy access to the job centres in the West and CBD
7. RR Nagar (Rajarajeshwari Nagar)
- Rent Range: ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 (1BHK)
- RR Nagar is an area of high preference for its greenery and nearness to Mysore road. This area is one of the favourites of Families. It provides clean and spacious living quarters at decent costs as compared to the luxurious suburbs in the surrounding areas.
- Advantages:
- Fits in for ₹40,000+ Salary
- Excellent schools and hospitals nearby
- Residential calm and safe feel
- Well connected through NICE Road & Mysore Road
8. Kanakapura Road
- Rent Range: ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 (1BHK)
- Kanakapura Road stretches across South Bangalore and combines both affordability and access to green spaces as well as educational establishments. The fast growth of Metro Phase 2 has enhanced its livability without necessarily increasing rents to excessive levels.
- Advantages:
- Which suits incomes of 35, 000-50,000
- Metro access (Green Line)
- Well Developed Social Infrastructure (schools and colleges and religious centers)
9. Begur Road
- Rent Range: ₹12,000 – ₹16,500 (1BHK)
- Begur Road, located off Hosur Road provides budget homes near to major IT Corridors such as Electronic City and HSR Layout. The area is surrounded with high rental demands and being popular with youthful renters is in high growth as it speeds up its expansion.
- Advantages:
- Ideal in above- 40k salary range
- Next to Electronic City & Bommanahalli
- Excellent connectivity through NICE & Hosur road
- Increasing Residential apartment clusters
10. Yelahanka
- Rent Range: ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 (1BHK)
- Yelahanka, predominantly its New Town, is a well-planned Northern suburb of Bengaluru, with greenery, broad roads and easy access to the airport. Though a little too expensive in comparison to the others in this list, it is simply higher in terms of living standards.
- Advantages:
- Suitable for Income earners of 45,000- 60,000 p.m.
- Airport and highways links
- Planned township layout
- Top schools, hospitals and malls
Table showing Top 10 Budget-Friendly Localities
| Rank | Area | Verified 1BHK Rent Range (₹) | Location | Ideal Salary Bracket |
| 1 | Hoskote | ₹5,500 – ₹10,000 | East Bangalore | Below ₹30,000 |
| 2 | Kengeri | ₹6,500 – ₹10,000 | West Bangalore | Below ₹30,000 |
| 3 | Chandapura | ₹7,000 – ₹13,000 | South (Near E-City) | Below ₹30,000 |
| 4 | Uttarahalli | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 | South-West Bangalore | Below ₹35,000 |
| 5 | Electronic City | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | South Bangalore | ₹30,000+ |
| 6 | Basaveshwaranagar | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 | West Bangalore | ₹40,000+ |
| 7 | RR Nagar (Rajarajeshwari Nagar) | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 | West Bangalore | ₹40,000+ |
| 8 | Kanakapura Road | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | South Bangalore | ₹35,000 + |
| 9 | Begur Road | ₹12,000 – ₹16,500 | South Bangalore | ₹40,000+ |
| 10 | Yelahanka (New Town side) | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 | North Bangalore | ₹45,000 – ₹60,000 |
Final Thoughts
Even though these localities provide some of the best cheapest rent alternatives in Bangalore, the price you actually get may be highly determined by your bargaining capacity and time. Note that rents also differ depending on the kind of house you take since fully furnished has a higher price as compared to basic ones and semi-furnished. In general, with tactful bargaining and prior knowledge of what suits you best, you can come across a reasonably priced 1BHK in the locality of your preference, convenience and affordability.
Written by Prajwal Hegde
