Flatmates & Roommates in Lohegaon, Pune
Updated 14 Oct 2026
Lohegaon is the airport end of Pune — the Air Force station and the city's airport on one side, a fast-growing ring of housing societies on the other, and the DY Patil campus drawing thousands of engineering and management students to the Dhanori road. It is cheaper than Viman Nagar next door and less finished: some roads are newer than the maps, and some lanes still feel like the village Lohegaon was. People pick it for the price, the campus and the quick run to Viman Nagar and Kharadi.
Who lives here
DY Patil students who want to walk or cycle to class, people working in Viman Nagar, Kharadi and around the airport, and anyone priced out of Viman Nagar who is happy with a slightly longer ride.
What keeps demand here. The DY Patil campus on the Lohegaon–Dhanori road, Pune airport and the Air Force station, the offices and malls of Viman Nagar, and the IT parks of Kharadi a short ride east.
Where to live, area by area
Rents below are indicative ranges for a private room in a shared flat, before deposit. Confirm the number with the person before you commit to anything.
The student end of Lohegaon, with PGs and shared flats aimed squarely at the campus. The cheapest rooms in the area, often with meals included. Busy during term, quieter in the holidays, and the most important thing to check is the walk or ride to your own college building.
₹5,000 – ₹9,500 / month for a private room
A long stretch of housing societies between Lohegaon and Dhanori. Mostly flatshares in newer buildings, with shops and gyms along the road. A good middle ground for working people who want a society flat without Viman Nagar prices.
₹6,500 – ₹11,000 / month for a private room
The pricier side, closest to Viman Nagar's offices, malls and restaurants. Rooms here are taken by working professionals first. Aircraft noise is real in some pockets near the runway, so visit at a busy hour.
₹8,000 – ₹13,000 / month for a private room
The older core and the road toward Wagholi, with independent houses and simpler rooms. Cheap and practical, but check the road quality and the route at night.
₹5,000 – ₹8,500 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Viman Nagar | 15–30 min by road; the airport road junctions are slow at peak hours |
| Kharadi and EON IT Park | 25–40 min by two-wheeler or cab |
| Pune airport | 10–20 min, which is a genuine advantage for frequent flyers |
| Pune railway station / city centre | 35–60 min depending on traffic on the Nagar Road side |
What it actually costs per month in Lohegaon
Rent is the number people compare, and it is rarely the number that decides anything. This is the realistic all-in figure for one person sharing a flat in Lohegaon.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹5,000 – ₹13,000 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹10,000 – ₹26,000 (2 months is usual) |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 |
| Food | ₹5,000 – ₹7,500 |
| Local transport | ₹800 – ₹2,000 (two-wheeler or bus) |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹12,000 – ₹24,000 |
The deposit is the part that catches people out — Pune commonly asks two months up front and some landlords ask more. Read the security deposit guide before you hand anything over, and get the refund terms written on the receipt.
Flatmate, roommate or PG — which one do you actually want?
The words get used interchangeably and they are not the same thing, which matters when you are searching.
- A flatmate shares the flat but has their own room. You split rent and bills, cook or order separately, and keep your own space. This is what most working professionals in Lohegaon mean when they say flatmate.
- A roommate shares the room itself. Cheapest option by a wide margin — often 40 to 50 percent less than a private room — and common among students and first-jobbers who are saving hard.
- A PG gives you a bed with meals and cleaning handled, plus house rules and often a gate timing. Simpler to start, less freedom, and once you split a flat three ways the cost difference usually disappears.
Bunkd covers all three. You set whether you want your own room or are happy sharing one, and the matching works the same way either direction. If a PG is what you are after, the honest PG versus flatshare comparison is worth five minutes before you sign.
When to look
Student demand peaks from June to August as the DY Patil academic year begins, and eases from October. Working tenants turn over all year, with more movement in January and after appraisal season. Because the area is still growing, new buildings keep adding rooms, so it's worth comparing a few before you commit. Two months' deposit is the usual ask, as in most of Pune.
What to check before you pay anything
- Check the water supply and whether the society depends on tankers — common in newer parts of Lohegaon.
- If you're near the runway, visit when flights are landing and decide whether you can sleep through it.
- Make sure the leave-and-licence agreement is registered; in Maharashtra it's required for any length.
- Ask how the room connects to your college or office at night — some new roads are poorly lit.
- Confirm what the rent includes: meals, Wi-Fi, electricity and cleaning vary a lot between PGs here.
Finding the person, not just the room
Most flatshares fail on lifestyle, not on rent. Bunkd asks the things that actually decide whether living together works — sleep schedule, cleanliness, social battery, guest policy, food preference and your one real dealbreaker — and matches on those. You swipe through people, match when it is mutual, and chat inside the app before anyone shares a phone number.
If you have not found a flat yet, Squad Mode lets you match with other people searching in Lohegaon so you can pool budgets and take a 2BHK or 3BHK together. Splitting a bigger flat is almost always cheaper per person than renting a single room alone — the rent split calculator works out a fair division when the rooms are not the same size.
Have a spare room instead? List it free and choose who fills it yourself.
Common questions
How much is a room in Lohegaon, Pune?
A PG bed or a room in a shared flat typically costs ₹5,000 to ₹13,000 a month. Rooms near DY Patil are the cheapest, often with meals; the side toward the airport and Viman Nagar is the most expensive.
Is Lohegaon good for DY Patil students?
Yes — it's the closest area to the campus, with PGs and shared flats built for students. Check the walk or ride to your own building, because the campus is large.
Is Lohegaon cheaper than Viman Nagar?
Usually by a few thousand rupees a month for a comparable room. The trade is a slightly longer ride to Viman Nagar's offices and a less finished neighbourhood.
Is there a lot of aircraft noise?
In some pockets close to the runway, yes. Most of Lohegaon is far enough away that it's occasional rather than constant, but visit at a busy hour before you decide.
Does Bunkd charge for finding a flatmate in Lohegaon?
No. Bunkd is free to use and takes no brokerage. You swipe, match with a host or another seeker, chat, and agree the terms directly.