Best Areas for a PG in Mumbai (2026 Guide)
Choosing the area matters as much as choosing the PG: it decides your commute, your rent and what's around you. This guide compares the 8 areas of Mumbai with the most PGs on RoomNiva, using the rent, ratings and facilities from 193 listings across the city.
Mumbai's top PG areas at a glance
Andheri East has the most PGs on RoomNiva in Mumbai, with 29 listings. Malad East has the lowest listed single-sharing rent, from ₹2,800 a month. Use the table to compare areas, then open an area to see every PG in it.
| Area | PGs | Single room from | Avg. Google rating | Top-rated PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andheri East | 29 | ₹6,500 | ★ 4.5 | Zostel Mumbai |
| Andheri West | 25 | ₹7,000 | ★ 4.6 | Hostel Mantra |
| Powai | 13 | ₹7,000 | ★ 4.2 | Hostel 18 , IIT Bombay |
| Vile Parle West | 10 | ₹13,500 | ★ 4.3 | Terra by Union Living - PG near NMIMS Mumbai |
| Malad West | 8 | ₹6,000 | — | Nest Inn Paying Guest |
| Malad East | 7 | ₹2,800 | — | Mittal home's |
| Saki Naka | 6 | ₹15,000 | ★ 4.7 | Rest Inn Hostel AC Dormitory Sakinaka |
| Goregaon | 5 | ₹9,000 | — | Snackers Accommodation |
PGs in Andheri East
Andheri East has 29 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹6,500–₹30,000, with a typical single room at about ₹15,000. Listings here average 4.5 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Zostel Mumbai.
PGs in Andheri West
Andheri West has 25 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹7,000–₹45,000, with a typical single room at about ₹15,000. Listings here average 4.6 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Hostel Mantra.
PGs in Powai
Powai has 13 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹7,000–₹32,000, with a typical single room at about ₹25,000. Listings here average 4.2 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Hostel 18 , IIT Bombay.
PGs in Vile Parle West
Vile Parle West has 10 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹13,500–₹60,000, with a typical single room at about ₹32,500. Listings here average 4.3 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, wi-fi, hot water. The top-rated PG in the area is Terra by Union Living - PG near NMIMS Mumbai.
PGs in Malad West
Malad West has 8 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹6,000–₹28,000, with a typical single room at about ₹11,000. The most common facilities are power-back up, wi-fi, water cooler. The top-rated PG in the area is Nest Inn Paying Guest.
How to pick the right area
Start from where you need to be every day, then work outwards.
- Pick two or three areas within a comfortable commute of your college or office.
- Compare the typical single-room rent in each, not just the cheapest listing.
- Check ratings and read the Google reviews for the PGs you shortlist.
- Use "Use my location" on RoomNiva to see the PGs nearest to a place, sorted by distance.