PG Rent in Kolkata (2026): What You'll Pay by Room Type and Area
How much should a PG in Kolkata cost? We looked at the 143 PGs on RoomNiva in Kolkata — 43 for women, 16 for men and 84 open to all or not stated — to show what rent looks like by room type and by area.
Rent by room type
A typical single room in Kolkata costs about ₹8,000 a month. Sharing brings the price down.
| Room type | Listings with price | Range / month | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single sharing | 143 | ₹1,750–₹20,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Double sharing | 127 | ₹2,000–₹18,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Triple sharing | 109 | ₹1,500–₹15,000 | ₹6,500 |
Rent by area
Rent varies across Kolkata. These are the areas with the most PGs.
| Area | PGs | Single room from | Typical single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhowanipore | 20 | ₹3,800 | ₹11,000 |
| Bidhannagar | 14 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,100 |
| Machuabazar | 11 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Barasat | 6 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,250 |
| Newtown | 6 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| Ballygunge | 5 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Tangra | 4 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Garia | 3 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Jadavpur | 3 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| Jorasanko | 3 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,700 |
PG rent in Bhowanipore
Bhowanipore has 20 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹3,800–₹20,000, with a typical single at about ₹11,000. Double sharing starts at ₹4,000. That's above the Kolkata typical of ₹8,000.
PG rent in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar has 14 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹3,500–₹16,000, with a typical single at about ₹8,100. Double sharing starts at ₹6,800. That's above the Kolkata typical of ₹8,000.
PG rent in Machuabazar
Machuabazar has 11 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹3,000–₹12,000, with a typical single at about ₹7,000. Double sharing starts at ₹3,000. That's below the Kolkata typical of ₹8,000.
PG rent in Barasat
Barasat has 6 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹3,000–₹10,000, with a typical single at about ₹6,250. Double sharing starts at ₹3,000. That's below the Kolkata typical of ₹8,000.
How to bring your rent down
A few choices make a bigger difference to the monthly bill than the PG itself.
- Choose double or triple sharing instead of a single room.
- Look one or two areas further from the busiest hubs, where rents are often lower.
- Check whether meals and electricity are included — a slightly higher all-inclusive rent can cost less overall.
- Ask about discounts for paying several months together, and compare the deposit as well as the rent.
What the rent usually includes
The most common facilities among PGs in Kolkata: power-back up (99%), wi-fi (99%), fridge (98%), water cooler (97%), warden/ manager (80%), first aid kit (75%). Always confirm what's included in the rent before you pay.