PG & Rooms Near PES University, Bengaluru
PES University's main campus sits on the Outer Ring Road at Banashankari, in one of the more settled parts of south Bengaluru. That means better housing stock and fussier landlords than a typical student belt — and a market where the good rooms circulate through senior students rather than through listing sites.
Who lives here
PES University engineering and management students across the Ring Road and Electronic City campuses, plus students from the nearby BMS and RV clusters.
Campuses in this belt. PES University Ring Road campus at Banashankari, the PES Electronic City campus, RV College of Engineering toward Kengeri, BMS College at Basavanagudi and Bangalore University's Jnana Bharathi campus.
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.
Closest to the Ring Road campus and the most convenient. Established residential area, good PG stock, walkable.
₹9,000 – ₹15,000 / month for a private room
Just behind the campus. Cheaper, quieter, and where a lot of student flatshares actually are.
₹7,500 – ₹12,000 / month for a private room
Well-connected older neighbourhoods with larger independent-house rooms and reasonable rents.
₹8,000 – ₹13,000 / month for a private room
Pricier and more polished, with better food and the metro nearby. Popular with postgraduates.
₹10,000 – ₹17,000 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| PES Ring Road campus | 5–15 min from Banashankari |
| PES Electronic City campus | 35–50 min — treat as a separate market |
| RV College of Engineering | 15–25 min |
| Koramangala | 30–45 min |
What it actually costs per month in PES University
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 PES University.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹7,500 – ₹17,000 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹20,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 |
| Food | included in most PGs; ₹5,500 – ₹8,500 if self-catering |
| Local transport | ₹500 – ₹1,500 |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹13,000 – ₹27,000 |
The deposit is what catches people out in Bengaluru — ten months was the old norm and while most areas have settled to three to six, some landlords still ask for 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 PES University 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
The rush runs June through August with engineering counselling. Banashankari's PG stock is smaller than the student population suggests, because it is a family neighbourhood rather than a purpose-built student belt — so it clears fast and starting in May is genuinely worth it.
What to check before you pay anything
- Confirm which PES campus you are at. Ring Road and Electronic City are forty-five minutes apart.
- Many Banashankari landlords prefer families and quietly decline student groups. Establish that on the phone, not at the door.
- Ask about the non-veg policy explicitly — it is the most common cause of mid-year moves in this belt.
- Check gate-closing times; several PGs here close by 10pm and enforce it.
- Confirm whether the room is available for the full academic year or only until a returning tenant is back.
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 PES University 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 PG near PES University?
A PG bed with meals runs roughly ₹9,000 to ₹15,000 a month in Banashankari, less in Hosakerehalli and Uttarahalli. A private room in a shared flat is ₹7,500 to ₹17,000.
Which area is best for PES Ring Road campus?
Banashankari 2nd and 3rd Stage for convenience, Hosakerehalli for value. Both are within a short ride of the main gate.
Is Jayanagar worth the extra rent?
For postgraduates and anyone who wants a proper neighbourhood with the metro nearby, often yes. For a first-year undergraduate on a budget, Hosakerehalli gives you more for less.
Can I find flatmates from my own college?
Yes. Squad Mode matches you with other students looking in the same belt, so you can form a group and take a flat rather than compete for single PG beds.
Does Bunkd charge students?
No. Free to use, no brokerage.