Rent Out a Room in South Extension
Updated 14 Oct 2026
South Extension is best known for its market, but the people looking for rooms here are mostly here for something else: AIIMS and Safdarjung a short ride west, the south-campus colleges a short ride east, and a ring of offices along the Ring Road. It is a pricier part of Delhi and tenants know it, so they arrive with expectations. A clean room with a working bathroom, a lock and a fair rent does very well here.
What's your room actually worth?
Indicative ranges from what PGs and shared flats in and around South Ex are advertised at. They move with the season, so treat them as a guide rather than a quote.
| Where in South Extension | Private room | Shared room |
|---|---|---|
| South Extension Part II, near the Ring Road | ₹14,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹9,000 – ₹13,000 |
| South Extension Part I and the Kotla Mubarakpur edge | ₹11,000 – ₹18,000 | ₹7,500 – ₹11,000 |
| Defence Colony and Andrews Ganj | ₹15,000 – ₹26,000 | ₹10,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Lajpat Nagar and Amar Colony | ₹10,000 – ₹17,000 | ₹7,000 – ₹10,500 |
Being a short walk from South Extension or Lajpat Nagar metro on the Pink Line adds real value. Rooms in the Kotla lanes rent for less but move just as fast — the people who take them are budgeting carefully, not settling.
Who you'll actually get
The mix here is different from a student town, and it changes what tenants ask about.
Nurses, technicians, junior doctors and administrators at AIIMS, Safdarjung and the private hospitals nearby. Shift work is normal, so they'll ask about quiet hours and late entry — say upfront what works.
Lady Shri Ram College is in Lajpat Nagar, and Gargi and Kamla Nehru are a short ride away. Mostly women, often looking to share, and usually with a parent involved in the decision.
Retail, media and corporate people working along the Ring Road or a metro ride away in Nehru Place and Connaught Place. They want a proper agreement and stay a year or more.
First jobs and transfers. They're choosing a neighbourhood as much as a room, so tell them what the lane and the market are like.
How long will it take to fill?
South Ex moves steadily rather than seasonally: hospitals and offices hire all year, so you're not waiting for one admissions month. The student wave from July adds to it. A fairly priced room usually gets interest within a week or two; a room priced like a hotel waits.
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 South Extension, 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 South Extension. 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 ₹14,000/month |
|---|---|
| 12 months occupied | ₹1,68,000 |
| 11 months (one month's gap between tenants) | ₹1,54,000 |
| 10 months (two months' gap, or one bad match) | ₹1,40,000 |
| Minus a broker's fee, if you'd used one | −₹14,000, 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 Delhi most room lets run on an 11-month agreement; anything longer should be registered. Delhi Police also asks landlords to verify tenants, and it can be done online.
- 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
- Do the Delhi Police tenant verification before handing over keys. It's quick online and it protects you.
- If you're open to shift workers, say so — and say what late entry looks like in your building. It widens your pool a lot.
- Be clear about the deposit. One month is common for PGs here; more than two months loses people.
- Mention the metro walk in minutes, not in vague terms. People here plan their day around it.
- If you'd rather let only to women, set that in your preferences. Many south-campus students are looking for exactly that.
Common questions
How much can I charge for a room in South Extension?
Roughly ₹10,000 to ₹26,000 a month for a private room and ₹7,000 to ₹14,000 per person if shared. South Ex Part II near the Ring Road and Defence Colony sit at the top; the Kotla Mubarakpur lanes and Amar Colony are cheaper.
Who looks for rooms near South Ex?
Hospital staff from AIIMS and Safdarjung, students from Lady Shri Ram, Gargi and Kamla Nehru colleges, and young professionals who work along the Ring Road or a metro ride away.
Does Bunkd charge me anything to list?
No. Listing is free, matching is free and there's no commission when someone moves in.
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.
Do I need an agreement for a single room?
Yes — even for one room in your own flat. Rent, deposit, notice period and house rules in writing save a lot of trouble. Our rental agreement template covers the essentials.