Most people pick a flat, then regret the commute. Do it the other way round. All 26 areas below are ranked by what you'll actually spend — 2BHK rent plus peak-hour commute cost (real 7–10 AM Pune traffic, not Google Maps' 3 AM best-case).
Share on WhatsAppICC Tech Park hosts a mix of established IT services firms and some smaller tech startups, offering a moderately paced work environment. Expect a standard corporate culture with occasional project-based intensity. The closest residential areas are Shivajinagar, Karve Nagar, and Kothrud, all offering good connectivity.
Commuting from these areas is generally manageable, with typical travel times ranging from 5 to 14 minutes by car or two-wheeler, though peak hours can extend this. A realistic budget for a 2BHK apartment and daily commute, considering current rents and fuel/transport costs, is approximately ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 per month.
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| # | Area | 2BHK Rent | Commute (peak) | Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Katraj Best value | ₹17,000 | 24 min | ₹28,887 |
| 🥈 | Undri Best value | ₹21,000 | 26 min | ₹36,625 |
| 🥉 | Warje | ₹29,000 | 21 min | ₹37,751 |
| 4 | Kondhwa Best value | ₹28,000 | 21 min | ₹39,158 |
| 5 | Bhosari | ₹20,500 | 36 min | ₹40,149 |
| 6 | Pashan | ₹33,000 | 16 min | ₹40,441 |
| 7 | Karve Nagar Metro | ₹35,500 | 14 min | ₹41,315 |
| 8 | Aundh | ₹35,000 | 15 min | ₹42,167 |
| 9 | Mundhwa | ₹31,500 | 20 min | ₹43,197 |
| 10 | Pimple Nilakh | ₹30,500 | 26 min | ₹43,781 |
| 11 | Ravet | ₹23,000 | 41 min | ₹43,948 |
| 12 | Kothrud Metro | ₹39,000 | 14 min | ₹44,287 |
| 13 | Baner | ₹36,000 | 16 min | ₹44,476 |
| 14 | Pimple Saudagar | ₹31,500 | 28 min | ₹44,950 |
| 15 | Nigdi Metro | ₹25,000 | 38 min | ₹45,578 |
| 16 | Balewadi | ₹35,000 | 20 min | ₹45,652 |
| 17 | Chinchwad Metro | ₹27,500 | 32 min | ₹46,124 |
| 18 | Shivajinagar Metro | ₹43,000 | 5 min | ₹47,400 |
| 19 | Wakad | ₹34,000 | 30 min | ₹48,802 |
| 20 | Akurdi Metro | ₹30,500 | 35 min | ₹50,307 |
| 21 | Pimpri Metro | ₹33,500 | 31 min | ₹50,392 |
| 22 | Wagholi | ₹31,500 | 32 min | ₹51,867 |
| 23 | Hadapsar | ₹40,000 | 18 min | ₹52,837 |
| 24 | Kharadi | ₹39,000 | 25 min | ₹54,963 |
| 25 | Viman Nagar Metro | ₹43,500 | 22 min | ₹55,334 |
| 26 | Kalyani Nagar Metro | ₹48,000 | 19 min | ₹58,324 |
Commute times reflect actual Pune peak-hour traffic — not free-flow speeds. Total/mo = rent + daily cab to office (22 working days). How we calculate this →
Rent data last updated: 11 Oct 2026
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