Two good options — but the right one depends on where you work. Here's the honest breakdown.
Share on WhatsApp2BHK rents are similar between the two. Undri has the commute edge — shorter to more offices.
Undri and Akurdi 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.
Undri is in South Pune; Akurdi is in North Pune — they serve different office clusters. Professionals working in the South belt will almost always find Undri faster; those in the North corridor should favour Akurdi.
Akurdi has Pune Metro connectivity while Undri does not. If your office is metro-accessible, Akurdi's ₹855/month metro pass may save ₹5,000–₹12,000/month on commute costs — worth factoring in even if Akurdi carries a higher rent.
2BHK rents are similar between these two areas. The commute difference is likely more significant for your monthly budget.
| BHK | Undri — Median | Akurdi — Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BHK | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | Same |
| 2BHK | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 | Akurdi costs ₹1,000 more |
| 3BHK | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | Same |
| Office / Tech Park | Undri | Akurdi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talawade IT Park | 59 min | 8 min | Undri +51 min |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad MIDC | 48 min | 11 min | Undri +37 min |
| Hinjewadi IT Park | 50 min | 15 min | Undri +35 min |
| Commerzone, Hadapsar | 18 min | 49 min | Akurdi +31 min |
| Magarpatta Cybercity | 20 min | 48 min | Akurdi +28 min |
| Baner / Balewadi Corridor | 36 min | 22 min | Undri +14 min |
| Pune CBD / Shivajinagar | 23 min | 32 min | Akurdi +9 min |
| ICC Tech Park, Senapati Bapat Rd | 26 min | 35 min | Akurdi +9 min |
| EON IT Park, Kharadi | 29 min | 48 min | Akurdi +19 min |
| Kothrud / Warje Office Zone | 29 min | 42 min | Akurdi +13 min |
| Viman Nagar Tech Zone | 30 min | 42 min | Akurdi +12 min |
| Kalyani Nagar Business Hub | 32 min | 44 min | Akurdi +12 min |