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 | ₹24,500 | 24 min | ₹36,387 |
| 🥈 | Pashan Best value | ₹30,000 | 16 min | ₹37,441 |
| 🥉 | Bhosari | ₹19,000 | 36 min | ₹38,649 |
| 4 | Undri | ₹25,000 | 26 min | ₹40,625 |
| 5 | Aundh Best value | ₹33,500 | 15 min | ₹40,667 |
| 6 | Karve Nagar Metro Best value | ₹35,000 | 14 min | ₹40,815 |
| 7 | Nigdi Metro | ₹20,500 | 38 min | ₹41,078 |
| 8 | Warje | ₹33,000 | 21 min | ₹41,751 |
| 9 | Kondhwa | ₹32,500 | 21 min | ₹43,658 |
| 10 | Mundhwa | ₹32,000 | 20 min | ₹43,697 |
| 11 | Pimple Saudagar | ₹30,500 | 28 min | ₹43,950 |
| 12 | Baner | ₹36,000 | 16 min | ₹44,476 |
| 13 | Ravet | ₹24,000 | 41 min | ₹44,948 |
| 14 | Pimple Nilakh | ₹32,000 | 26 min | ₹45,281 |
| 15 | Wagholi | ₹25,500 | 32 min | ₹45,867 |
| 16 | Chinchwad Metro | ₹27,500 | 32 min | ₹46,124 |
| 17 | Akurdi Metro | ₹27,500 | 35 min | ₹47,307 |
| 18 | Pimpri Metro | ₹32,000 | 31 min | ₹48,892 |
| 19 | Kothrud Metro | ₹44,000 | 14 min | ₹49,287 |
| 20 | Hadapsar | ₹36,500 | 18 min | ₹49,337 |
| 21 | Wakad | ₹36,000 | 30 min | ₹50,802 |
| 22 | Balewadi | ₹41,500 | 20 min | ₹52,152 |
| 23 | Shivajinagar Metro | ₹49,500 | 5 min | ₹53,900 |
| 24 | Viman Nagar Metro | ₹43,000 | 22 min | ₹54,834 |
| 25 | Kharadi | ₹39,000 | 25 min | ₹54,963 |
| 26 | Kalyani Nagar Metro | ₹46,000 | 19 min | ₹56,324 |
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: 28 Jun 2026
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