r/banglorerentals

A few months ago, I was looking for a 2BHK apartment for my family through an online rental platform. After a few days of searching, I found a flat that perfectly matched our requirements. Since there were other interested tenants, I paid the token amount to reserve the property and started preparing for our move.

Unfortunately, things didn't work out as expected. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the deal couldn't be completed, and despite several discussions, I wasn't able to recover my token amount. Losing that money was frustrating, especially after spending so much time finalizing the property.

The bigger challenge started after that.

I had to start my house hunt all over again, and it was far more difficult than I expected. I spent weeks browsing listings on Housing, 99acres, and Nobroker, calling owners, checking availability, scheduling visits, and comparing rents. Many properties were already rented out by the time I reached out, while others didn't match the online listings, making the search even more frustrating.

After this experience, I became much more cautious before making any payments. I made sure to ask detailed questions, verify every important detail, and clearly understand the payment terms before proceeding. After several weeks of searching across different platforms, I finally found another 2BHK that met my family's requirements and was able to move forward with much greater confidence.

The entire experience was mentally exhausting. Managing work while searching for a new home and losing the token amount made the situation even more stressful. After several weeks of searching, I finally found another 2BHK through an online rental platform. Although everything worked out in the end, the journey was far more challenging than I had expected.

So it was Friday and i had my best friend come to banglore I had a old friend who was in banglore and avoiding meeting him as he was alone in his home I'm female so I don't intend to visit guys home when they are all alone which may look inappropriate(my persnl view ) so today me and my bestie and the guy who stays in 1 bhk had meet up in his home suddenly his owner barged in whatsp and asked my best friend to get out we all are adults and dignified someone behaving this rude was very confusing banglore is sick sometimes wonderful evening turned out to be awkward silence between 3 and i just lost it.

Hi everyone, so I will be moving to Bangalore this month, and I need help finding a place to live on rent. If anyone has experience and some listings, I would like to visit. The location should be close to Prestige Tech Park. I'm looking for options like PGs, shared accommodations, or 1 RKs in nearby areas. I would love to know the options, please help me out with this.

first time living alone. flat is empty and i need basic furniture + appliances.

budget limited, stay uncertain. buy used, rent, or mix?

don’t want to overspend in panic.

Looking for a 1 bhk near richmond circle -- Shantinagar, victpria layout, Wilson garden, Vivek nagar, koramangala etc. Locations close to richmond circle.

Rent okay upto 15 to 18k

Also okay with a 1 room in a shared 2bhk, but room must have an attached washroom.

Geninune leads are welcome.

Hey.. Please help me with ladies pg with a common kitchen in or around Whitefield area or preferably close to purple metro line.

Budget : 12-15k

Hi everyone!

I'll be joining CMS Jain University, Bengaluru soon and I'm looking for accommodation near the campus.

Preferences:

Budget: ₹10,000–₹15,000/month

Looking for shared flats, flatmates, PGs, or co-living spaces

Prefer a place close to the campus or with an easy commute

Clean, safe, and well-maintained

Wi-Fi and other basic amenities are a must (good food is a bonus if it's a PG!)

If you have any leads or are looking for a flatmate, please comment or send me a DM.

Thank you!

Location: near Sector 4 (or 3)

Budget : 50k total (flexible)

About me : M21, shifting mid July, need flat immediately, chill, extrovert

Requirements :

someone new to corporate, preferably from tech background.

be chill with each other's lives.

Hey Reddit/Bangalore fam! 👋
I am starting my classes at the Jain University Jayanagar campus on July 3rd, and I’m looking to secure a neat, fully furnished room/shared flat before July 10th.
Because this is a short-term transition phase while I lock down permanent housing, I am looking for a setup for exactly 1 to 2 months. I literally just want to roll up with my suitcase/clothes and start classes without dealing with heavy logistics.
Here is what I bring to the table and what I'm looking for:
🌟 About Me
I’m a focused, chill student starting an under-grad business/commerce degree.
Extremely clean, respectful of shared spaces, and quiet during study hours.
Absolutely no drama, no late-night loud parties, and 100% reliable with rent.
📍 Location Preferences
Prime targets: Jayanagar (any block), JP Nagar, BTM Layout, or Koramangala.
Basically anywhere with a seamless, quick commute to the Jayanagar 3rd Block campus.
💰 Budget & The Deposit Catch
Rent: Ready to pay ₹15,000 per month. However, if your place is incredibly well-furnished, includes utilities/Wi-Fi/housekeeping, or has an elite vibe, I am completely willing to stretch my budget up to ₹18,000+.
The Security Deposit: Because I am staying for a short 30-60 day window, I cannot pay a traditional massive security deposit. However, I am more than happy to pay the first month's rent entirely upfront on day one, sign a short-stay guest agreement, or cover a small, reasonable token fee.
If your flatmate is out of town for a couple of months, if you have a spare room you want to monetize, or if you know a great managed PG/co-living space that fits this vibe, please hit me up!
Drop a comment or slide directly into my DMs with photos/details. Let’s connect! ☕✨

Advocate here. Bangalore has an unspoken rental problem that most tenants realise only after they vacate the house.

In my experience, I have not seen any other city where withholding security deposits is so common and so casually accepted as it is in Bangalore.

Yes, there are genuine cases where tenants cause actual damage and landlords are entitled to deduct from the deposit. But in most cases I handle, there is not even minor damage and yet the deposit is still withheld without any explanation. Over time, this has started to feel like an unwritten rule among landlords here.

Just today, I sent a legal notice for a tenant whose security deposit has been stuck for seven months even after peaceful handover of possession. Interest and legal costs had to be claimed not because the tenant wanted to fight but because silence was treated as consent.

This is not a rare issue. It happens regularly.

One simple takeaway for tenants

A casually drafted rent agreement or one copied from the internet often costs far more than it saves. Clauses on security deposit deductions timelines and handover decide whether your money comes back or quietly disappears.

My genuine advice to tenants is to get the rent agreement drafted by a competent Advocate before moving in. And if your deposit is already being wrongfully withheld consult an Advocate and send a legal notice. In many cases once legal consequences are clear the deposit does get returned.

Most people do not think about this until it happens to them.

bangalore rented flat water is hard. thinking of renting washing machine for 9-10 months.

but hard water damages machines, leaves scale, clothes feel rough. if rented machine gets issues because of water quality, who pays? rental company or tenant?

anyone faced this?

Looking for a Rental Flat in Sarjapur, Varthur, or Whitefield?

If you're searching for a flat on rent, feel free to DM me.

I have direct owner rental properties available in:

- Godrej Park Retreat

- Assetz 63° East

- Prestige Projects

- Sobha Projects

- Shriram Projects

- Sarjapur Road

- Varthur

- Whitefield

1, 2, 3 & 4 BHK options available.

Share your budget, preferred location, and move-in date, and I'll help you find the right rental property.

Hey guys! please help me to find flat for couple moving from Gujarat to Bengaluru. Budget is between 15 to 20k.

Please suggest me the best way to find good property to stay.

my rented flat kitchen is tiny. thinking of renting RO, but where does all the reject water go?

previous flat had RO pipe going into sink but it leaked twice and made a mess. do rental RO installers handle this properly or just jugaad pipe daal dete hain?

any better setup for small kitchens?

Hey guys, I know nothing about Bangalore. My friend’s office is in Vaishnavi Tech Park, and mine is in 77° DivyaSree Town Centre. Which location should we search for PGs that are affordable and approximately equidistant to both?
…pls suggest 🫠🤧