Rent Out a Room in Dadar
Updated 14 Oct 2026
Dadar is where Mumbai's two railway lines meet, which makes it one of the easiest places in the city to get anywhere from. Add Shivaji Park, the colleges of Dadar and Matunga, and the markets, and you have a neighbourhood that people want to live in for reasons that go beyond rent. People on Bunkd are looking in Dadar and finding no rooms nearby.
What's your room actually worth?
Indicative ranges from Dadar PGs and rooms in shared flats. Mumbai prices vary enormously with the building, so treat these as a starting point.
| Where in Dadar | Private room | Shared room |
|---|---|---|
| Dadar West and Shivaji Park | ₹22,000 – ₹35,000 | ₹12,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Dadar East and Hindmata | ₹16,000 – ₹26,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Matunga | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000 | ₹11,000 – ₹17,000 |
| Naigaon and the Parel edge | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 | ₹9,000 – ₹13,000 |
A short walk to Dadar station on either line is worth a lot here. Old buildings without lifts rent for less but still rent — location is the whole argument in Dadar.
Who you'll actually get
Dadar draws a mix — students, commuters and people who simply want to live central.
Ruia, Podar, Kirti and Ruparel colleges are all nearby. Often sharing, often with parents involved.
People working in Lower Parel, BKC or south Mumbai who chose Dadar for the train connections.
Willing to pay more for a central location and a shorter commute.
They know the neighbourhood and want to live in it.
How long will it take to fill?
Dadar's rooms rarely sit empty — central Mumbai has more people looking than rooms. A fairly priced room should find someone within days.
What this costs you
Nothing. There's no listing fee, no commission, and no brokerage. You put the room up, you see who's interested, you pick. If nobody suits you, you don't have to say yes to any of them.
Compare that to a broker in Dadar, who'll typically take a month's rent from the tenant and sometimes from you as well — and who'll send you whoever turns up first, because their incentive is closing the deal, not matching you well.
How it works, start to finish
- Put the room up. Photos, rent, deposit, the area, and what the room actually includes. Takes about five minutes.
- Say who you're after. Sleep schedule, cleanliness, guests, food, smoking — the things that actually decide whether living together works.
- Swipe. You see people looking in Dadar. Right if they'd fit, left if they wouldn't. They're doing the same on your room.
- Match, then chat. When you both swipe right, chat opens in the app. Your number stays private until you decide to share it.
- Meet before you hand over keys. Coffee, then a viewing. Take your time — you're the one who has to live with this.
What you'll actually take home in a year
Rent per month is the number everyone quotes. What matters is what's left after a year, and the thing that eats it isn't maintenance — it's the months the room sits empty.
| Scenario | Room at ₹20,000/month |
|---|---|
| 12 months occupied | ₹2,40,000 |
| 11 months (one month's gap between tenants) | ₹2,20,000 |
| 10 months (two months' gap, or one bad match) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Minus a broker's fee, if you'd used one | −₹20,000, roughly |
Two empty months costs you more than any rent increase will earn you. That's the real argument for listing early and choosing well — a flatmate who stays two years is worth far more than one who pays ₹1,000 extra and leaves in four months.
The paperwork you actually need
You don't need a lawyer, but you do need things written down. At minimum:
- A written agreement. Rent, deposit, notice period, who pays for what, and the house rules on guests, smoking and food. In Maharashtra a leave-and-licence agreement must be registered — this is enforced more strictly in Mumbai than elsewhere.
- A dated deposit receipt with the refund terms on it. Most deposit disputes come down to nothing being written at the start.
- ID and address proof — an Aadhaar or passport copy, plus something linking them to their job or college.
- Police verification if your society requires it. Many do, and it takes a couple of weeks, so start it early.
- A meter reading on move-in day, photographed. Saves an argument later about who ran up what.
Our rental agreement template covers the basics in plain language, and the deposit guide explains what's normal and what to document.
How to check someone is who they say they are
Every Bunkd profile is phone-verified, which stops throwaway accounts, but it isn't a background check. Before you hand over keys:
- Video call before you meet. It takes two minutes and tells you a surprising amount.
- Ask where they work or study, then ask something specific about it. Genuine answers come easily.
- Meet somewhere public first, then at the flat. Not the other way round.
- If they're pushing hard to skip the meeting and pay immediately, that's the signal to slow down.
- Trust the mismatch. If something feels off in the chat, it will not improve once they've moved in.
You can block anyone instantly and report a profile for anything that looks wrong — every report gets reviewed and stays anonymous. The safety guide has the full list of things worth checking.
What to watch out for
- Register the leave-and-licence agreement; Mumbai enforces it strictly.
- Be clear about the deposit. Three to four months is common for rooms here.
- Check your building society's rules on paying guests.
- Say whether a cook or tiffin is available nearby — many tenants ask.
- Do the police verification for your tenant.
Common questions
How much can I charge for a room in Dadar?
Roughly ₹14,000 to ₹35,000 a month for a private room and ₹9,000 to ₹20,000 per person if shared. Dadar West near Shivaji Park is at the top; Naigaon and the Parel edge are more affordable.
Who rents rooms in Dadar?
College students from Ruia, Podar, Kirti and Ruparel, commuters who work in Lower Parel, BKC and south Mumbai, and young professionals who want to live central.
Does Bunkd charge me anything to list?
No. Listing is free, matching is free and there's no commission when someone moves in. We don't take a cut of your rent.
Do I need to register the agreement?
Yes. In Maharashtra a leave-and-licence agreement must be registered, and Mumbai enforces it strictly. It can be done online.
Can I choose who moves in?
Yes. You see profiles, you swipe, and nothing happens unless you both swipe right. You're never sent a stranger and asked to say yes.