Hennur vs Kalyan Nagar

Two good options — but the right one depends on where you work. Here's the honest breakdown.

Hennur

North
2BHK median ₹35,000/mo
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Kalyan Nagar

North
2BHK median ₹34,000/mo
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2BHK rents are similar between the two. Kalyan Nagar has the commute edge — shorter to more offices.

Hennur and Kalyan Nagar are priced similarly — the 2BHK median difference is under ₹2,000/month, which falls within normal market variation. In this case, your specific office location and commute time matter far more than rent alone. Use the commute table below to find which area is closer to where you work.

Both areas sit in North Bangalore, competing for the same renter base. When two areas share a zone, the choice often comes down to the specific sub-locality — proximity to your office side of the zone, access to metro or major arterials, and building quality. Check the commute table to see which one is genuinely closer to where you work.

Neither area has Namma Metro access, so both require cab, auto, or own vehicle for most commutes. BMTC buses (₹1,200/month unlimited pass) serve both areas but substantially extend travel time on peak-hour routes.

Rent comparison

2BHK rents are similar between these two areas. The commute difference is likely more significant for your monthly budget.

Median rent by flat size Hennur Kalyan Nagar
BHK Hennur — Min Hennur — Median Kalyan Nagar — Min Kalyan Nagar — Median Difference
1BHK ₹8,000 ₹16,000 ₹15,000 ₹20,000 Kalyan Nagar costs ₹4,000 more
2BHK ₹16,000 ₹35,000 ₹19,000 ₹34,000 Hennur costs ₹1,000 more
3BHK ₹28,000 ₹57,000 ₹33,500 ₹64,500 Kalyan Nagar costs ₹7,500 more

Which area has the better commute?

Office / Tech Park Hennur Kalyan Nagar Difference
Manyata Tech Park 19 min 16 min Hennur +3 min
Bagmane Tech Park 34 min 16 min Hennur +18 min
Hebbal Business Park 28 min 18 min Hennur +10 min
MG Road / UB City 36 min 21 min Hennur +15 min
Embassy Golf Links 42 min 24 min Hennur +18 min
Koramangala (Startup Hub) 49 min 30 min Hennur +19 min
Whitefield / ITPL 44 min 31 min Hennur +13 min
Yeshwanthpur 44 min 31 min Hennur +13 min
Brookfield / EPIP Zone 45 min 31 min Hennur +14 min
Salarpuria Tech Park 50 min 31 min Hennur +19 min
Outer Ring Road (Marathahalli–Sarjapur) 56 min 37 min Hennur +19 min
Cessna Business Park 54 min 39 min Hennur +15 min
HSR Layout 59 min 41 min Hennur +18 min
Embassy Tech Village 56 min 41 min Hennur +15 min
RMZ Ecospace 58 min 43 min Hennur +15 min
Prestige Tech Park 63 min 45 min Hennur +18 min
Bannerghatta Road 62 min 47 min Hennur +15 min
JP Nagar 63 min 48 min Hennur +15 min
Global Village Tech Park 67 min 52 min Hennur +15 min
Devanahalli / Aerospace SEZ 52 min 61 min Kalyan Nagar +9 min
Sarjapur Road 72 min 54 min Hennur +18 min
Electronic City 76 min 57 min Hennur +19 min