Bangalore is a city of contrasts as it is home to millionaires as well as slum dwellers. The rich, the middle class, and the poor all reside in Bangalore. So naturally, there are some posh, average, and poor localities in Bangalore.
If you’re planning to settle in Bangalore either as an entrepreneur or as a working-class professional, you must read this article because, in this article, we’re going to have a look at some localities in Bangalore that range from the most affordable to the least affordable. You can then make a decision on having a home office setup in Bangalore.
Top 5 Most Affordable Places to Work in Bangalore
If you’re a middle-class person looking to reside and work in Bangalore or if you’re an entrepreneur looking to rent an office space in Bangalore then you must try searching for a home or office space in these localities as they are the most pocket-friendly and the best home office locations in Bangalore.
Electronics City
Electronics City is one of the most sought-after locations in Bangalore to rent an office or home space. This is because rents in this locality are quite low and many prominent commercial and residential buildings are situated in this area. The area also has good connectivity via public transport (via BMTC buses).
Around 34% of the residential and office spaces in this area charge a monthly rent between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000/-, which is quite affordable to working professionals and startup owners.
Electronics City is also in close proximity to quite a few busy and important localities like Bommanahalli, Singasandra, Kudlu Gate, Madiwala, Hosur Road, and NICE Road which makes commuting to these important localities quite convenient for people.
Following are some of the important commercial buildings located in Electronics City.
Educational Institutions: The Horizon High School, Bachpan Play School, S K Public School, and Akshaya National Public School.
Hospitals: Kauvery Hospitals, Springleaf Hospital, SR Multi Speciality Hospitals, and Neo Hospital.
Hypermarkets, stores, and malls: Metro Mall, Max Fashion store, SBR Lucky Mall, and Vishal Mega Mart.
Office complexes: Infosys campus, Wipro campus, Salarpuria Infozone, Cyber Park, and Tech Mahindra SEZ Park.
Kanakapura Road
Kanakapura Road is a fast-developing locality in Bangalore. It has many highly affordable office and residential complexes. Many vital amenities and good infrastructure are present in this locality.
The good news is that many high-rise (multi-story) apartment complexes are now being built in this area. The average monthly rent charged for office and residential spaces in this locality is only between Rs. 5,000/- and Rs. 10,000/-.
This will surely be music to the ears of working professionals, particularly the middle-class and lower-middle-class people. Finally, there are many significant commercial buildings situated in this area.
The noteworthy commercial complexes situated at Kanakapura Road are as follows.
Educational Institutions: Jnana Sweekar Public School, Sophia English School, and Asian International Public School.
Hospitals: Vasavi Hospital, Sagar Hospital, Apollo Hospital, and Fortis Hospital.
Hypermarkets, stores, and malls: Royal Meenakshi Mall and Gopalan Innovation Mall.
Office complexes: Global Village Tech Park and Kalyani Magnum Tech Park.
Hoskote
This area of Bangalore has the maximum density of orthodox Kannedigas. It is also relatively sparsely populated and offers a person a lot of peace, quiet, and privacy. Many ancient temples are also situated in Hoskote which makes it especially appealing for retired people.
This locality is connected to the heart of Bangalore via the Outer Ring Road and National Highway 4 (NH 4). The most prominent locality which is in close proximity to Hoskote is Whitefield which is in stark contrast to Hoskote.
Whitefield has a high population density of outsiders very unlike Hoskote. A couple of major automobile manufacturing firms like Volvo and Honda have set up manufacturing and assembling units in Hoskote.
Around 46% of the office and residential spaces in Hoskote charge a monthly rent between Rs. 5,000/- to Rs. 10,000/- (talk about affordability) and around 36% of the office and residential spaces charge a monthly rent between Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 15,000/-. The good news is that many high-rise apartment complexes are now being built at Hoskote. Hoskote is the most affordable workspace solution in Bangalore.
The significant commercial complexes situated in Hoskote are as follows.
Educational Institutions: Global School, NHPS, Caldwell Academy School, and Pinnacle International School.
Hospitals: Chaitanya Medical Center and Chinmaya Mission Hospital.
Hypermarkets, stores, and malls: Orion UPTOWN Mall, SBR Horizon Mall, and UPOS Digital Mall.
Office complexes: Brigade Tech Park, ITPL Whitefield, and HM Tech Park.
BTM Layout
BTM layout is also called Basaveshwara Nagar and is located in South Bangalore. This is one of the cheapest and best localities in Bangalore. This locality is connected to the hub areas of Bangalore via Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur Road, and NH4. Most importantly, the RV Road Green Line metro station is just 3.8 kilometers from this locality.
The infrastructure at BTM layout is more developed than the other parts of Bangalore mentioned earlier. Despite this, the monthly rent in around 34% of the office and residential spaces in this locality is only between Rs.10,000/- and Rs. 15,000/- and the average monthly rent in around 21% of the office and residential spaces is only between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000/-.
If you’re a bachelor and are looking to reside in a 1 BHK apartment complex then look no further than BTM Layout. Around half (50%) of the residential complexes in BTM Layout are 1 BHK apartments.
The important commercial buildings situated in BTM layout are listed below.
Educational Institutions: IQRA International School, Jawahar English Medium School, Kidzee Nursery School, and Indira Convent High School.
Hospitals: Gangothri Hospital, Life Care Hospital, Aswad Hospital, and Spurthy Hospital.
Hypermarkets, stores, and malls: Gopalan Innovation Mall, Elegance Mantri Mall, Vega City Mall, and Bangalore Central Mall.
Office complexes: Kalyani Magnum IT Park, Summit Business IT Park, and AMR Tech Park.
Hebbal
This locality of Bangalore is more connected to the hub areas in Bangalore than the other localities mentioned before. The roads that connect Hebbal to hub areas in Bangalore are Bellary Road, ORR, and Hebbal Flyover.
This area is already well connected by BMTC buses. However, the best news for this locality is that a metro line connecting Sarjapur to Hebbal has been proposed and approved. The developmental work is in the initial stages. Hebbal is home to a lot of very popular malls and English-medium schools.
Around 14% of the office and residential spaces in Hebbal charge a monthly rent between Rs. 5,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- and around 16% of the office and residential spaces in Hebbal charge a monthly rent between Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 15,000/-.
The best part is that around half of the residential complexes in Hebbal are multi-story buildings. Hebbal is one of Bangalore’s budget-friendly workspaces. Some of the noteworthy commercial buildings in Hebbal are listed below.
Educational Institutions: C N K Public School, Kenneth George English School, Shree Bharathi Public School, Metro Public School, and Spoorthi Vidyanikethan School.
Hospitals: Rajiv Gandhi Medical Hospital, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Ashirwad Hospital, and Aster CMI Hospital.
Hypermarkets, stores, and malls: Esteem Mall, Orion Mall, Mantri Square Mall, and Palace Mall Bangalore.
Office complexes: Embassy Manyata Business Park, Kirloskar Business Park, Manyata Tech Park, and Manyata Embassy Business Park.
Top 5 Most Posh Remote Work Hubs in Bangalore
If you’re a person who belongs to the Upper Middle Class (UMC), the founder or co-founder of an established company, or an aristocrat, you should consider living in the following localities in Bangalore as they have a lot to offer, especially in the form of investments and business opportunities for aristocrats. The top 5 most sophisticated and posh localities in Bangalore are listed below.
Electronics City
As mentioned before, Bangalore is a place of stark contrasts. While there are many economical residential and office spaces in Bangalore, there are also sophisticated and swanky multi-story apartment complexes and office complexes in Electronics City.
The average monthly rent in such posh complexes ranges between Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 25,000/-. Electronics City is home to around 200 IT firms spread across 4 SEZs. No wonder Electronics City is so-called. This posh locality was built by the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS).
Noteworthy places to visit in Electronics City: Deccan Palms Park, Beratana Agrahara Lake, Chikka Togur Lake, Total Mall, Shri Rajarajeshwari Devi Temple, Heritage Packaging Museum, Central Mall, and Hebbagodi Lake.
Banashankari
This locality got its name from the temple dedicated to Banashankari Devi in it. This posh area is popular for its multi-storeyed luxury apartments, renowned educational institutions, hypermarkets, malls, and almost non-existent crime rate.
This area is well-connected by BMTC buses and Namma Metro Rail service and also has a transit management center. The low crime rate in Banashankari coupled with its posh amenities is what makes this area in Bangalore the most sought-after, especially by businessmen and aristocrats. The average monthly rent for residential and office spaces in Banashankari ranges between Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 40,000/-
Noteworthy places to visit in Banashankari: Sri Venkateswara Temple, Banashankari Brundavan Park, Shri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, Vivekananda Park, Sri Kumaraswamy Temple, and Avalahalli BDA Park.
Sarjapur Road
Sarjapur Road, apart from being a sophisticated area is well-connected to other hubs localities in Bangalore like Whitefield, Marathalli, Koramangala, etcetera. Apart from many BMTC buses plying in the area, the area also has metro rail connectivity to many important places in Bangalore.
Sarjapur Road is popular for many posh restaurants and high-rise apartment complexes. The average monthly rent for residential and office spaces in Sarjapur Road ranges between Rs. 20,000/- and Rs. 40,000/-
Noteworthy places to visit in Banashankari: Byg Brewsky Brewing Company, Kidztopiaa Play School, and The Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant.
HSR Layout
The full form of the HSR Layout is the Hosur Sarjapur Layout. This area is famous for simultaneously hosting many IT firms in IT parks as well as luxurious high-rise apartment complexes.
This area has broad and well-maintained roads and a well-organized drainage system which is found wanting in many other parts of Bangalore. This locality has several places of interest for the youth like cafes, restaurants, pubs, and malls.
This area also has many specialty hospitals and renowned English medium schools. The average monthly rent for residential and office spaces in HSR Layout ranges between Rs. 10,000/- and Rs. 40,500/-
Noteworthy places to visit in Banashankari: Agara Park, Jagannath temple, Big Hanuman idol, Tumble town, and Namma Metro.
Whitefield
Just like Electronics City, Whitefield also has economical and posh localities simultaneously. Whitefield was originally built to accommodate Eurasians and Anglo-Indians in the late 1800s but after 2004, when the IT industry boomed in India, many swanky malls, IT parks, and multi-story apartment complexes came up in Whitefield which now make Whitefield the most sophisticated and posh locality in Bangalore. The average monthly rent for residential and office spaces in Whitefield ranges between Rs. 11,000/- and Rs. 30,000/-.
Noteworthy places to visit in Whitefield: Forum Mall, Phoenix Market City Mall, Inorbit City Mall, Park Square Mall, TherPup Dog café, Lake View Farm, Windmills Craftworks, and Sai Baba Mutt.
Our Take
Bangalore is a city that has something in it for everybody. All the classes of society can find something worthwhile for them in Bangalore. The stark contrast found in Bangalore is not a negative thing.
It is something that fits the pockets and lifestyle of all the sections of society. Whether you’re a working-class professional or an aristocrat, you will certainly find residential or office spaces that suit your pocket and preferences. All you have to do is choose wisely between work-from-home or office options in Bangalore.
FAQs
- How many government bodies run and maintain the city of Bangalore
The administration and maintenance of the city of Bangalore is managed by three major government bodies namely the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike), BMRDA (Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority), and BDA (Bangalore Development Authority).
- Which is the largest locality in Bangalore?
Banashankari is Bangalore’s largest locality covering an area of more than 75 sq. km.
- Which is the oldest locality in Bangalore?
KR Market whose full form is Krishna Rajendra Market is the oldest locality in Bangalore. It was built by Kempe Gowda in 1537 around the Bangalore Fort which unfortunately no longer exists today.
- What are the common woes faced by the people of Bangalore?
Poor road quality in most areas of Bangalore, traffic congestion, high air and water pollution levels, and water scarcity are some of the common issues faced by the people of Bangalore.
- Why is Bangalore called “The Garden City of India”?
The king of the Mysore region in the 17th century, Hyder Ali really liked the cool and moist climate of Bangalore. Hence, he built the first and the largest botanical garden in Bangalore called Lal Bagh. Ever since then, Bangalore has been called “The Garden City of India”.
