Delhi's PG Price Ranges Don't Make Sense Until You Understand Them
If you search for PG accommodation in Delhi, you'll see prices ranging from ₹3,500 to ₹30,000 per month. That's a confusing spread. The cheap end sounds attractive until you see what it actually includes. The expensive end sounds luxurious until you calculate whether any of it is worth it.
Here's what you actually get at three price levels — and the real trade-offs at each.
₹5,000-₹6,500 Per Month: The Budget Tier
What you're getting: Triple sharing in a non-AC room, typically in Rohini, Narela, or the outer sectors of North West Delhi. Some triple sharing in Mukherjee Nagar and GTB Nagar also falls in this range. Food is usually included (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at this price point — otherwise the PG couldn't attract tenants.
Real example: A triple sharing room in Sector 16 Rohini — ₹5,000/month including food. Room has three cots, a ceiling fan, a shared bathroom with two other rooms, no AC, no geyser. Building is 15 years old. The owner provides meals made in the owner's own kitchen. Water supply is inconsistent on the third floor.
The reality: This price point is for students who genuinely have no other option or who are prioritizing saving money above all else. The accommodation is functional, not comfortable. Problems with maintenance are common because the owner's margin is thin. Read the room carefully before committing.
₹7,000-₹10,000 Per Month: The Mid-Range
What you're getting: This is where most DU students land, and it's also where the most variation exists. At this price point, you can get a single non-AC room, a double or triple AC room, or a single AC room in a less premium location.
Real example (single non-AC): A single room in GTB Nagar — ₹7,500/month including food. Well-maintained building (5 years old), own bathroom with geyser, AC available at ₹500 extra per month, WiFi included, room cleaning twice a week. Good natural light. Quiet residential street.
Real example (double sharing AC): A double sharing AC room in Kamla Nagar — ₹9,000 per person per month including food. Rooms are large enough for two people to have separate study spaces. AC is inverter and running costs are manageable. Building has a common terrace and a small garden area.
The reality: This is the sweet spot. For most students, this price range offers a genuinely livable standard. The key is being specific about what you need — if AC matters, look at double sharing AC rather than single non-AC, because the former often works out better value.
₹11,000-₹15,000 Per Month: The Premium Tier
What you're getting: Single AC rooms in good locations, premium PG accommodations with hotel-level facilities, or rooms in buildings with extensive amenities.
Real example: A single AC room in Greater Kailash Part 1 — ₹13,000/month including breakfast and dinner (lunch not included). The building has 24-hour power backup, unlimited WiFi, a gym, an rooftop terrace, and a dedicated caretaker. Weekly room cleaning included. The owner lives on the floor above and is responsive to maintenance issues. The room itself has a proper wardrobe, a study table, a bed, and decent natural ventilation.
The reality: At this price point, you're paying for location, amenities, and management quality as much as the room itself. For students at colleges in South Delhi (LSR, Miranda, Sanskrit) who need to commute less, this makes sense. For students at North Campus who could live in GTB Nagar for ₹7,500, the premium doesn't obviously pay for itself.
The One Price Point Nobody Talks About
The ₹9,000-₹10,000 AC double sharing in a decent area is, in our assessment, the best value proposition in Delhi's PG market right now. You get AC for the Delhi summer, a roommate for social accountability and security, and enough space to function as a student. Single rooms at the same price point in equivalent areas tend to be in lower-quality buildings or worse locations.
