Rent Data
Average rent in Bengaluru, area by area
Median 2BHK rents across ten corridors, plus deposits, trends and negotiation reality.
Updated 2026-07-11
Median 2BHK rents by corridor
| Area | Median rent, 2BHK | Price / sq ft | YoY trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiranagar | ₹48,000/mo | ₹16,500 | +6.5% |
| Koramangala | ₹45,000/mo | ₹15,500 | +6.5% |
| HSR Layout | ₹42,000/mo | ₹13,500 | +7.5% |
| Jayanagar | ₹38,000/mo | ₹14,500 | +5.5% |
| Hebbal | ₹36,000/mo | ₹11,500 | +7.5% |
| Whitefield | ₹35,000/mo | ₹9,200 | +7.5% |
| Sarjapur Road | ₹33,000/mo | ₹9,800 | +8.5% |
| Marathahalli | ₹30,000/mo | ₹8,500 | +5.5% |
| Yelahanka | ₹27,500/mo | ₹7,800 | +6.5% |
| Electronic City | ₹26,000/mo | ₹7,200 | +5.5% |
Data as of Q3 2026. Fifsee market data, refreshed quarterly. Medians for standard 2BHK stock; furnishing and building age move actual quotes around these.
Deposits: the Bengaluru quirk
Bengaluru's rental market has one famous surprise: the security deposit. The old convention was a staggering 10 months' rent — but that era is fading. Today 3–6 months is typical, and even that is negotiable, especially outside the premium core and with individual landlords keen to close. Do the full math before you commit: at ₹35,000 rent, the difference between a 6-month and a 3-month deposit is ₹1,05,000 of your money sitting interest-free in someone else's account. Negotiate the deposit as hard as the rent — it's often the more movable number.
Where rents are rising fastest
As of Q3 2026, the pressure is in the tech corridors: Sarjapur Road leads the city at ~8.5% year-on-year, with HSR Layout, Hebbal and Whitefield close behind at ~7.5%. The premium core — Indiranagar, Koramangala — is rising more slowly (~6.5%) but from the city's highest base. The pattern is simple: rents chase employment growth and new-supply gaps, and right now the southeast tech belt has both. If you're signing in a fast-rising corridor, a longer agreement with a capped escalation clause is worth real money.
What moves rent within a corridor
Medians are the anchor, not the quote you'll get. Within any corridor, expect the number to move on: furnishing (fully furnished commonly commands a meaningful premium over unfurnished), gated community vs standalone building (amenities and security are priced in), building age, and micro-location — the same flat two streets from the main road rents for less than one on it. That spread is your negotiation space: a quote above the corridor median needs a reason you can see.
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What is the average rent for a 2BHK in Bengaluru?
Across major corridors, roughly ₹26,000–₹48,000 per month as of Q3 2026 — Electronic City at the affordable end, Indiranagar at the top.
Which is the cheapest major area to rent in Bengaluru?
Electronic City (₹26,000/month median 2BHK), followed by Yelahanka (₹27,500) — both with far friendlier deposits than the premium core.
Is the 10-month deposit still standard in Bengaluru?
No — 3–6 months is now typical, and negotiable. Push back on anything higher, especially outside premium corridors.
What should I budget beyond the rent?
The deposit (3–6 months), typically up to a month's rent in brokerage if an agent is involved, maintenance charges if not included, and setup costs. First-month cash outlay is commonly 5–8× the monthly rent.