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PGs & hostels in Kolkata

143 verified PGs in Kolkata, with single-sharing rent from ₹1,750/month. Compare real Google photos, prices, facilities and map locations, then contact the owner directly — no brokerage.

Listed PGs
143
Starting rent
₹1,750/mo
Areas covered
11+

Renting a PG in Kolkata

RoomNiva lists 143 PGs, hostels and co-living spaces in Kolkata across 11+ areas. Every listing shows the property's own Google photos, its full address and pincode, a map location and the facilities it offers, so you can shortlist from home before you visit.

How much does a PG cost in Kolkata?

Single-sharing rooms in Kolkata start at ₹1,750 a month, and a typical single room costs about ₹8,000. Sharing a room brings the rent down: double and triple sharing are usually the cheapest way to live in Kolkata. The figures below are from listings that publish their prices.

Room typeListings with priceRent range / monthTypical rent
Single sharing143₹1,750–₹20,000₹8,000
Double sharing127₹2,000–₹18,000₹7,000
Triple sharing109₹1,500–₹15,000₹6,500

PG rent by area in Kolkata

Rent changes a lot from one part of Kolkata to another. These are the areas with the most PGs on RoomNiva, with the lowest and typical single-sharing rent listed in each.

AreaPGsStarting rentTypical single room
Bhowanipore20₹3,800₹11,000
Bidhannagar14₹3,500₹8,100
Machuabazar11₹3,000₹7,000
Barasat6₹3,000₹6,250
Newtown6₹6,000₹10,500
Ballygunge5₹8,000₹12,000
Tangra4₹4,500₹7,000
Garia3₹7,000₹8,000
Jadavpur3₹3,000₹3,300
Jorasanko3₹3,000₹5,700

Facilities PGs in Kolkata offer

The most common facilities among PGs in Kolkata are listed below, with the share of listings that offer each one. Check the individual listing for exactly what that PG includes.

  • 99% Power-Back Up
  • 99% Wi-fi
  • 98% Fridge
  • 97% Water Cooler
  • 80% Warden/ Manager
  • 75% First Aid Kit
  • 69% Microwave
  • 64% Security Guard

PGs for boys, girls and co-living in Kolkata

43 listings in Kolkata are marked as ladies or girls PGs, 16 are for men or boys, and 84 don't state a preference in their name — about 59% of the total. If a PG's name doesn't say who it is for, call the owner from the listing page to confirm before you visit.

How to choose a PG in Kolkata

  • Shortlist by the area you commute to, then use "Use my location" to see the nearest PGs by distance.
  • Compare the rent for the room type you want — single, double or triple sharing — rather than the headline price.
  • Ask about the security deposit, notice period and what the rent includes, such as meals, Wi-Fi and housekeeping.
  • Read the Google reviews on each listing, and open its map location to check the neighbourhood and transport.
  • Visit before you pay, and contact the owner directly from the listing — RoomNiva charges no brokerage.

Read our Kolkata PG guides — best areas, rent and budget picks →

Browse PGs by area in Kolkata

PG in Bhowanipore 20PG in Bidhannagar 14PG in Machuabazar 11PG in Barasat 6PG in Newtown 6PG in Ballygunge 5PG in Tangra 4PG in Garia 3PG in Jadavpur 3PG in Jorasanko 3PG in Kolkata 3

Frequently asked questions

How many PGs are listed in Kolkata?

RoomNiva lists 143 PGs and hostels in Kolkata, each with Google photos, address and map location.

What is the starting rent for a PG in Kolkata?

Listed single-sharing rents in Kolkata start at ₹1,750 a month and go up to ₹20,000. Many PGs also offer cheaper double, triple and four-sharing rooms.

What facilities do PGs in Kolkata offer?

The most common listed facilities are Wi-fi, Power-Back Up, Fridge, Water Cooler, Warden/ Manager. Each listing shows exactly what that PG provides.

Which areas in Kolkata have the most PGs?

Bhowanipore (20), Bidhannagar (14), Machuabazar (11), Barasat (6), Newtown (6) have the most PG listings on RoomNiva.

How do I contact a PG owner?

Open any listing to see the owner's phone number and Google Maps location, or send an enquiry from the listing page.