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Delhi

India

Delhi is a major student and professional destination in India. Long distances, air quality, heat and evening safety make it especially important to live on the campus metro corridor.

Build your plan for Delhi Explore neighborhoods
Safety 56/100
Affordability 70/100
Student-friendly 93/100
Nightlife 81/100
Transport 91/100

Last reviewed: Aug 16, 2026. The map is an editorial aid, not a complete administrative boundary set. Rent, budgets and scores are planning ranges: verify the exact listing, contract, campus and local operator.

Quick answer

Living in Delhi: what to know first

The essentials before you compare the details. A figure is marked as verified only when it is linked to a source.

Under review

Room rent

No locally sourced rent figure is available yet See details
Verified

Getting around

Local mobility relies on Delhi Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.

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Neighborhoods to compare

4 neighborhoods compared

South Delhi · New Delhi–Central · North Delhi

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Universities

2 universities in this guide

University of Delhi · Jawaharlal Nehru University

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First steps

Where to start for Delhi

Follow this order to narrow your options without taking in everything at once.

  1. Shortlist 2–3 neighborhoods

    Compare student life, safety and the real commute to campus.
  2. Check housing and budget

    Use estimates as a guide, then verify the listing, contract and current costs.
  3. Verify your documents

    Check registration, visa or permit requirements before making payments.

Interactive map

Aree urbane di Delhi

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. South Delhi 97/100
  2. New Delhi–Central 93/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. East Delhi 93/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. New Delhi–Central 93/100
  2. South Delhi 97/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. East Delhi 93/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. South Delhi 97/100
  2. North Delhi 93/100
  3. East Delhi 93/100
  4. New Delhi–Central 93/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. East Delhi ~9,500 INR
  2. North Delhi ~12,000 INR
  3. South Delhi ~15,000 INR
  4. New Delhi–Central ~18,000 INR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. East Delhi 93/100
  2. South Delhi 97/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. New Delhi–Central 93/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Delhi

South Delhi

Student hub

South Delhi is useful to compare for access to JNU, IIT Delhi and connections such as Delhi Metro, Bus.

Room
~15,000 INR
Studio
~23,250 INR
Apartment
~33,000 INR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 56 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 97/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~15,000 INR.
  • Useful for JNU.
Cons
  • Safety score is 56/100: 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.
studentsstudent-friendlytransport

New Delhi–Central

Work hub

New Delhi–Central is useful to compare for access to JNU and DU via metro and connections such as Delhi Metro, Bus.

Room
~18,000 INR
Studio
~27,900 INR
Apartment
~39,600 INR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 52 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 81 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~18,000 INR.
  • Useful for JNU and DU via metro.
Cons
  • Safety score is 52/100: 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.
workersstudent-friendlytransport

North Delhi

Student hub

North Delhi is useful to compare for access to University of Delhi and connections such as Delhi Metro, Bus.

Room
~12,000 INR
Studio
~18,600 INR
Apartment
~26,400 INR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 56 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~12,000 INR.
  • Useful for University of Delhi.
Cons
  • Safety score is 56/100: 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.
studentsstudent-friendlytransport

East Delhi

Lower rent

East Delhi is useful to compare for access to DU colleges, Jamia via interchange and connections such as Delhi Metro, Bus.

Room
~9,500 INR
Studio
~14,725 INR
Apartment
~20,900 INR

~ editorial estimate to verify

Safety 59 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: ~9,500 INR.
  • Useful for DU colleges.
Cons
  • Safety score is 59/100: 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.
lower rentstudent-friendlytransport

Study

Major universities in Delhi

University of Delhi

Central public university

See on the map
ArtsCommerceScienceLaw
Nearest neighborhoods
North Delhi
Commute from top areas
  • North Delhi5–25 min

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Central public university

See on the map
International StudiesLanguagesSocial SciencesScience
Nearest neighborhoods
South Delhi
Commute from top areas
  • South Delhi10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

rent figure with a linked source editorial estimate to verify

Indicative monthly rent by neighborhood in Delhi
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
New Delhi–Central~18,000 INR~27,900 INR~39,600 INR
South Delhi~15,000 INR~23,250 INR~33,000 INR
North Delhi~12,000 INR~18,600 INR~26,400 INR
East Delhi~9,500 INR~14,725 INR~20,900 INR

Cheapest: East Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi

Mid-range: East Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi

Premium: New Delhi–Central, South Delhi, North Delhi

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

New Delhi–Central, South Delhi, North Delhi

Areas to be careful with

crowded transport hubs and nightlife areas late at night, isolated streets and the last leg after evening services

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Compare the real campus journey and evening return before choosing housing.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Hauz Khas

food, events and social life

Check noise, prices and the evening journey home.

Connaught Place

food, events and social life

Check noise, prices and the evening journey home.

Transport

Getting around Delhi

Local mobility relies on Delhi Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.

Metro Delhi Metro
Tram / busTransport data under review
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

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.

Transparency

Delhi data sources and updates

Check where the data comes from, which fields each source covers and when it was reviewed. One source does not automatically validate other figures.

Page reviewed

Next review by:

2 registered references

2/2 with a check date

Policy: review within 12 months. Status and date apply to the individual reference, not the whole city.

Budget and cost of living 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Transport 1
Local rent 0

No specific source is registered yet: related figures remain indicative or under review.

Map and boundaries 1

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Delhi

5 strengths

  1. Local mobility relies on Delhi Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Check routes, fares, student eligibility and last services with the official operators linked below.
  2. University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Compare the real campus journey and evening return before choosing housing.
  4. Housing, campus distance and utilities have the largest impact; these figures are planning ranges, not guaranteed quotes.
  5. New Delhi–Central, South Delhi, North Delhi sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Availability changes quickly
  3. The map is an editorial aid, not a complete administrative boundary set. Rent, budgets and scores are planning ranges: verify the exact listing, contract, campus and local operator.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Delhi

Which area is best for a student?

South Delhi is a useful first comparison, but campus, contract and the real journey matter more than the district name.

How much should I budget for a room?

Rooms in the analysed areas start at roughly INR 9,500 per month. This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed quote.

Can I pay before viewing the property?

Paying before verification is risky. Request a live video, proof of the right to rent, the full agreement and beneficiary checks first.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source, coverage and limitations.