A couple’s advice on navigating Bengaluru’s notorious rental market has gone viral after they shared the “biggest mistake” they made while visiting Gurugram. After initially paying more for a hyped-up, less-amenity area, they relocated to a budget-friendly locality and realized that they could achieve a much better lifestyle for less. On Instagram, he shared his experience and highlighted some areas as affordable options. The post has sparked a lively debate online, with some social media users praising her sensible approach to city living, while others defending the premium convenience of the Prime Tech Hub.
The couple wrote on their joint Instagram page, “If you’re moving to Bengaluru, don’t just fall for the hyped areas. We made that mistake…paid more rent, more deposit and got almost no amenities. But once we moved, we realized – you might actually be better off in budget-friendly places.”
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He listed various places across Bengaluru, which he termed “budget-friendly”.
“Best budget-friendly areas in Bangalore: Yelahanka – peaceful, spacious homes and great for families. Electronic City – affordable + good for the IT crowd. Kanakapura Road – fast-growing with good societies. Sarjapur Outskirts – better deals than main Sarjapur. Whitefield Outskirts – more space, lower rents.”
He further shared a “pro tip”, “If your work allows hybrid/remote, avoid overpaying for ‘prime’ locations. Use that money for a better lifestyle instead.”
(hindustantimes.com has contacted the social media users. This report will be updated when they respond.)
What did social media say?
One person wrote, “Have you come here after checking the facilities and location or not? Choose the sector wisely… Like every area, every part of HSR is posh and not real HSR. Browse more and roam around. Good areas of HSR have everything. You just need to see for yourself and not depend on brokers.”
Another posted, “No, people are not posting anything. People are talking for real. People who are planning to move here can decide, and you will pay separately for activities, because what we are getting in gated societies is much better at much lower rents. I enjoyed living in HSR, but I wanted everything under budget!!!!!”
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A third said, “At least someone is being sensible and not branding Bengaluru as a high rent city.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Hindustantimes.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
