Flatmates & Roommates in Pimple Gurav, Pune
Updated 30 Sep 2026
Pimple Gurav is the cheap, practical end of the Pimpri-Chinchwad west side. It touches Sangvi and Dapodi, which puts it on the edge of the old Pune-side city as much as the PCMC side, and it has the older, denser feel that comes with that. Buildings are lower, lanes are narrower, and the rents are noticeably lower than in Pimple Saudagar next door. It is the place people end up when they are comparing the same commute and the same flat and deciding to save ₹2,000 a month by living in slightly less polished surroundings.
Who lives here
Mixed. Entry-level IT staff, people working at small factories and service firms, some college students from nearby institutes, and a large local family population.
Who works here. Pimple Gurav's demand comes from where it sits. Offices and hospitals across Aundh, Bopodi and Pimpri are within a short ride, and small industry along the highway employs many locals. The area also draws people who prefer a lower rent to a newer building.
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.
A main junction with buses, shops and a steady flow of autos. Easy to reach from the highway and the closest to Aundh side, so it is where many first-time sharers look. Traffic at the chowk can be heavy in the evening.
₹6,500 – ₹12,000 / month for a private room
A more settled residential pocket with mid-size societies and independent buildings. Quieter than Krishna Chowk, with a good mix of families and sharers. One of the more sought-after streets in Pimple Gurav for those wanting a peaceful base.
₹7,000 – ₹12,500 / month for a private room
The old village core, with older buildings and some of the cheapest rooms in the area. Some are perfectly fine and some have poor light and cramped stairs. See them in daylight.
₹6,000 – ₹9,500 / month for a private room
The edge toward the river. Better access to the Bopodi and Dapodi side and to the metro corridor, but older stock and more congestion. Handy if your work is on the Pune side of the Mula.
₹6,500 – ₹11,000 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Aundh and Pune University | 20–35 min; the Sangvi–Aundh road is slow at peak |
| Pimpri | 20–30 min; Old Mumbai–Pune highway traffic can push it to 40 |
| Hinjewadi | 45–75 min; honestly a long run, and not the reason to choose this area |
| Shivajinagar | 30–50 min; Dapodi and Bopodi stations on Line 1 are a short ride away |
What it actually costs per month in Pimple Gurav
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 Pimple Gurav.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹6,000 – ₹12,500 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹1,200 – ₹2,300 |
| Food | ₹5,000 – ₹7,000 |
| Local transport | ₹800 – ₹2,000 |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹13,000 – ₹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 Pimple Gurav 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
Room turnover in Pimple Gurav follows a more mixed calendar than the IT belts. The June and July college intake pushes demand from students and first-jobbers, and there is a smaller wave at the start of the financial year in April when local firms bring in trainees. December is slow. Because so much of the stock is older, landlords are more flexible on move-in dates than in newer societies, so a week or two of negotiation on the date is realistic.
What to check before you pay anything
- Ask about daytime and night noise. Krishna Chowk and the highway side are loud, and a first-floor room facing the road may not be restful.
- Look at wiring, geysers and water pressure in older buildings. Small repairs are common and it is worth agreeing who pays.
- Check the lane width before you sign. If a rickshaw cannot come to the door at night, you will feel it late from work.
- Confirm exactly how the rent is quoted, per room or per bed. Cheaper buildings here sometimes count each bed separately.
- Ask for a Maharashtra leave and licence agreement and get it registered. Informal handshake deals are more common in older buildings.
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 Pimple Gurav 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 does a PG or room cost in Pimple Gurav?
A private room in a shared flat runs about ₹6,000 to ₹12,500 a month. PG beds are cheaper, usually ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 depending on whether meals are included and the number of beds per room. It is one of the more affordable parts of the west side of Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Is Pimple Gurav better than Pimple Saudagar?
It is cheaper and less polished. Pimple Saudagar has newer societies, more cafes and better facilities, but higher rents. If your budget is tight and you mainly want a bed close to work, Pimple Gurav is sensible. If you want a modern building, spend the extra.
Is Pimple Gurav good for students?
It suits students at nearby institutes and those who want a cheaper base, though there is no major campus inside the area. Expect to travel for classes, and factor in ₹800 to ₹2,000 a month for transport.
Is there Metro access from Pimple Gurav?
Not directly. Dapodi and Bopodi stations on Line 1 are a short auto or bike ride away, which helps if you work on the Shivajinagar side. It is not a walk, so count an extra ten to fifteen minutes on each end.
What does Bunkd cost in Pimple Gurav?
Nothing. There is no brokerage and no fee, and you can chat with verified profiles before deciding. Squad Mode is useful in this area because grouping three people into a 3BHK cuts the rent per person considerably.