PG & Rooms Near Symbiosis Lavale, Pune
Updated 30 Sep 2026
The Symbiosis campus at Lavale sits on a hillside off the Pune–Mulshi road, well beyond the Pashan and Bavdhan stretch that most Pune students know. Engineering, business and law programmes run out of it, and the intake is large and drawn from across India. Unlike Viman Nagar, where a room is a short walk away, Lavale forces a choice in the first week: take a hostel seat, stay in a small village rental, or live in a proper neighbourhood and accept the ride. Each of those is a different budget and a different daily life.
Who lives here
Symbiosis Lavale students in engineering, management and law, many of them first-time Pune residents from other states, along with a few staff and PhD scholars.
Campus units here. Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune), Symbiosis Law School Pune and other Symbiosis units at the Lavale campus, with FLAME University a short distance away.
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.
Where the majority of first-year students stay. The seat comes with the admission process and the fee is usually paid as part of it, so ask the university for the current schedule. If you are offered one, take it for year one at least, because it removes the transport problem entirely.
Set by the university / month for a private room
Small buildings and converted houses within a short ride. Few formal PGs, more single-room rentals arranged directly. Cheaper than the city but with fewer amenities and inconsistent internet.
₹6,500 – ₹12,000 / month for a private room
Further along the Mulshi road. More independent houses, cheaper still, and a genuine need for your own vehicle. Not a first-year option unless you already ride a scooter.
₹5,500 – ₹10,000 / month for a private room
The nearest area with a proper PG market, food and everyday shops. Many second-year students settle here in shared flats and travel in together.
₹8,000 – ₹15,000 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Symbiosis Lavale campus from Lavale | 5–15 min by bike or auto |
| Bavdhan / Chandani Chowk | 30–45 min; the hill section is slow at 9am and 6pm |
| Pune Camp and Deccan | 55–75 min, so expect to go into the city only at weekends |
| Hinjewadi Phase 3 | 35–50 min via the connecting roads; check the exact route and road condition |
What it actually costs per month in Symbiosis Lavale
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 Symbiosis Lavale.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹7,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹14,000 – ₹28,000 |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 |
| Food | included in some PGs; ₹5,000 – ₹8,000 if self-catering |
| Local transport | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 (shuttle, cab or fuel) |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹13,000 – ₹26,000 |
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 Symbiosis Lavale 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
Symbiosis admissions run in stages from spring, and the first-year batch reports in July or August. Hostel allocation happens at that stage, and students who do not get one, or want to leave after the first year, begin searching in the same weeks. The Bavdhan stock that suits Lavale students is limited, so second-year students often book in April or May before the summer break. Postgraduate students starting in June can secure shared rooms slightly earlier.
What to check before you pay anything
- Ask about the shuttle. Some students describe a college bus from Bavdhan and Pashan; confirm the route, timing and fee for your batch rather than assuming one exists.
- Confirm which Symbiosis unit you are joining. Lavale, Viman Nagar and the city campuses are far apart.
- Test the ride at 8:30am before you sign a lease. The road near the hill can take twice as long in rain.
- Ask about the deposit refund. Village landlords often refund late or by deduction.
- Check the water source and backup. Several small buildings on the hill rely on borewells that run low in summer.
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 Symbiosis Lavale 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
Where do Symbiosis Lavale students live?
Most take the hostel, especially in the first year. The rest are spread across Lavale and Bhugaon villages, Pirangut, and, for those who want a proper neighbourhood, Bavdhan and Chandani Chowk, commuting in each day.
Is a PG near Symbiosis Lavale possible?
A few exist, but not in the numbers you would expect near a large campus. Most listings are single rooms or small shared flats. If you find a PG with meals within ten minutes, verify it in person because the stock is thin.
How much does it cost to live near Lavale?
A private room in the villages is around ₹6,500 to ₹12,000. Bavdhan is ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 plus a monthly transport cost of about ₹1,500 to ₹3,500. Hostel fees are set by the university and differ by programme.
Is it a good idea to share a flat in Bavdhan?
In second year it often is. You split rent and share a cab or bike, and you get a neighbourhood with food and shops. It only works if your timetable is compatible, so match on schedule before you commit.
Is Bunkd free?
Yes. No fees and no brokerage.