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Bengaluru

India

Principale hub tecnologico indiano e grande città universitaria. Opportunità elevate, ma traffico e sviluppo rapido rendono più importante la vicinanza al campus o ufficio della centralità geografica.

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Safety 68/100
Affordability 62/100
Student-friendly 91/100
Nightlife 88/100
Transport 72/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-16. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Koramangala 95/100
  2. Indiranagar 91/100
  3. Malleshwaram 91/100
  4. Whitefield 91/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Indiranagar 91/100
  2. Koramangala 95/100
  3. Malleshwaram 91/100
  4. Whitefield 91/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Koramangala 95/100
  2. Malleshwaram 91/100
  3. Whitefield 91/100
  4. Indiranagar 91/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Malleshwaram 15,000 INR
  2. Whitefield 16,000 INR
  3. Koramangala 18,000 INR
  4. Indiranagar 20,000 INR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Whitefield 91/100
  2. Koramangala 95/100
  3. Malleshwaram 91/100
  4. Indiranagar 91/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Bengaluru

Koramangala

Student hub

Koramangala: Polo startup e studentesco con ampia offerta, ma traffico e canoni in crescita

Room
18,000 INR
Studio
27,900 INR
Apartment
39,600 INR
Safety 68 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 70 Commute 72
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 18,000 INR.
  • Useful for Christ University.
Cons
  • Safety score is 68/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Indiranagar

Nightlife

Indiranagar: Quartiere centrale orientale con metro, ristorazione e forte domanda professionale

Room
20,000 INR
Studio
31,000 INR
Apartment
44,000 INR
Safety 64 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 88 Commute 72
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 20,000 INR.
  • Useful for Institutes across central Bengaluru.
Cons
  • Safety score is 64/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Malleshwaram

Quiet

Malleshwaram: Quartiere storico e residenziale vicino a IISc, più tranquillo e servito

Room
15,000 INR
Studio
23,250 INR
Apartment
33,000 INR
Safety 68 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 70 Commute 72
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 15,000 INR.
  • Useful for Indian Institute of Science.
Cons
  • Safety score is 68/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Whitefield

Work hub

Whitefield: Grande polo IT orientale con metro, conveniente solo per campus o lavoro sullo stesso asse

Room
16,000 INR
Studio
24,800 INR
Apartment
35,200 INR
Safety 71 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 70 Commute 72
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 16,000 INR.
  • Useful for Technology employers and institutes.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
workerstudent-friendlytransport

Study

Major universities in Bengaluru

Indian Institute of Science

Istituto pubblico di ricerca

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ScienceEngineeringDesignManagement
Nearest neighborhoods
Malleshwaram
Commute from top areas
  • Malleshwaram10–25 min

Christ University

Università privata riconosciuta

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BusinessHumanitiesScienceLaw
Nearest neighborhoods
Koramangala
Commute from top areas
  • Koramangala10–30 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Indiranagar
20,000 INR
Koramangala
18,000 INR
Malleshwaram
15,000 INR
Whitefield
16,000 INR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Indiranagar20,000 INR31,000 INR44,000 INR
Koramangala18,000 INR27,900 INR39,600 INR
Malleshwaram15,000 INR23,250 INR33,000 INR
Whitefield16,000 INR24,800 INR35,200 INR

Cheapest: Malleshwaram, Whitefield, Koramangala

Mid-range: Malleshwaram, Whitefield, Koramangala

Premium: Indiranagar, Koramangala, Whitefield

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Malleshwaram, Indiranagar centrale, Koramangala frequentata

Areas to be careful with

ultimo miglio dopo l’ultimo servizio, strade isolate e allagamenti durante piogge intense

  • La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.

Student perspective: Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Indiranagar 100 Feet Road

ristoranti e bar

Rumore e prezzi elevati.

Koramangala

vita studentesca e startup

Traffico intenso nel weekend.

Transport

Getting around Bengaluru

Namma Metro e BMTC costituiscono la rete principale; il traffico rende imprevedibile l’ultimo miglio.

Metro Namma Metro
Tram / busBMTC gestisce bus urbani e airport services.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Smart card, token e pass BMTC sono prodotti distinti.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Bangalore Metro Rail CorporationBMTC

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Bengaluru

5 strengths

  1. Namma Metro e BMTC costituiscono la rete principale; il traffico rende imprevedibile l’ultimo miglio.
  2. Indian Institute of Science, Christ University: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.
  4. La distanza può trasformarsi in costo quotidiano di taxi e ore perse.
  5. Indiranagar, Koramangala, Malleshwaram sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.
  2. Prezzi e disponibilità cambiano rapidamente
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Bengaluru

Qual è la zona migliore di Bengaluru per uno studente?

Koramangala è un primo confronto utile, ma campus, tragitto e contratto contano più del nome del quartiere.

Quanto costa indicativamente una stanza?

Nelle aree analizzate la stima parte da circa INR 15.000 al mese. Non è una quotazione garantita.

Posso pagare prima di vedere la casa?

È rischioso. Chiedi video in diretta, prova del diritto a locare, contratto completo e conferma del beneficiario prima di pagare.

La mappa copre tutta la città?

No. Evidenzia aree reali utili per orientarsi; fonte e limiti sono dichiarati accanto alla mappa.