Rooms, PG & Flatmates in Prem Nagar, Dehradun
Updated 30 Sep 2026
Prem Nagar is the last proper town on the western edge of Dehradun before the road runs out into villages, and that is what shapes its rental market. It has a bazaar, a bus stop and a college of its own, so people who want a normal daily life live here rather than out at the campuses. Uttaranchal University is in Prem Nagar itself. UPES is not: its Bidholi and Kandoli campuses are a further drive out, and Prem Nagar is the place many UPES students and staff live when they want more than a campus lane offers. Rooms here are cheaper than central Dehradun, and the stock is mostly builder floors and older houses.
Who lives here
Uttaranchal University students, UPES students who prefer a proper market to a campus village, defence-linked families and staff around the IMA side, and young professionals who work along the Paonta highway.
Campuses and employers nearby. Uttaranchal University in Prem Nagar, the Indian Military Academy on the Chakrata Road side, the UPES Bidholi and Kandoli campuses further out, and the offices and small industries along the Paonta Sahib highway toward Selaqui.
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.
The most convenient part: chemists, groceries, a bus stop and share-autos onward to Bidholi. It is also the noisiest, with truck and bus traffic on the highway from early morning. Rooms here are usually above shops or in older floors, and the rent reflects the convenience rather than the finish.
₹5,000 – ₹9,500 / month for a private room
The lanes nearest the university gate. Most student demand lands here, so PGs and shared floors are plentiful, and owners are used to academic-year arrangements. Expect basic rooms, shared bathrooms in the cheaper ones, and a lot of noise around exam and admission weeks.
₹4,500 – ₹8,500 / month for a private room
The residential side, running back toward Sudhowala. Newer builder floors, more space per rupee and quieter evenings, but a longer walk to the bazaar. A two-wheeler or a reliable share-auto arrangement is close to essential here.
₹4,500 – ₹8,000 / month for a private room
Toward the Indian Military Academy and the Chakrata Road frontage. Much of the land nearby is defence or institutional, so private rooms are fewer and pricier, and a good share of the stock is single-family houses letting a floor.
₹6,000 – ₹11,000 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Uttaranchal University | 5–15 min from most Prem Nagar lanes; walkable from the gate side |
| UPES Bidholi / Kandoli | Roughly 25–45 min by share-auto or bus, less on a two-wheeler; the campus road narrows and slows at class-change times |
| Dehradun Clock Tower / city centre | 30–50 min by road; the Ballupur stretch is the slow part at 9am and 6pm |
| ISBT Dehradun | 40–60 min by public transport; plan for a change of vehicle |
What it actually costs per month in Prem Nagar
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 Prem Nagar.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹4,500 – ₹18,000 (1–2 months) |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹600 – ₹1,500 |
| Food | included in most PGs; ₹3,300 – ₹5,500 if self-catering |
| Local transport | ₹500 – ₹1,800 (share-auto, bus or fuel) |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹8,500 – ₹15,500 |
Uttarakhand deposits are the gentlest of anywhere Bunkd operates — one to two months is normal and many PG owners ask for one. 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 Prem Nagar 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
Rooms here follow the college calendar more than a corporate one. Uttaranchal University and UPES admissions in June and July are when the good PGs fill, and people who arrive in August usually take what remains. The second, smaller wave comes in January when semesters restart and some students leave. Working tenants along the highway move at any time of year, so single rooms in older buildings are easier to find in October to December than in July.
What to check before you pay anything
- Ask which side of the main road the room is on. Crossing the highway at Prem Nagar chowk with luggage or in the dark is a daily hassle, not a one-off.
- Check the lane after rain. Parts of this belt sit low and the main road is prone to waterlogging in monsoon.
- Confirm whether the rent covers water and power separately; PGs often bundle it, builder floors often meter it.
- If you plan to commute to UPES, ask other tenants which share-auto or bus route they actually use and what time the last one leaves.
- Ask for the landlord's ID and get tenant verification submitted to the local police, which Uttarakhand requires.
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 Prem Nagar 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 room for rent in Prem Nagar, Dehradun?
A private room in a shared flat or PG typically runs ₹4,500 to ₹9,000 a month, with the cheapest near the university gate. Whole 1RK units are listed at roughly ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 and 1BHKs at about ₹10,000 to ₹15,000, so sharing halves the cost.
Is Prem Nagar a good base for UPES students?
It works if you want a market town and cheaper rooms and can accept a 25 to 45 minute commute. Living in Bidholi is closer to class but has less to do in the evenings and fewer proper flats.
Prem Nagar to Bidholi distance: how far is it?
Around 10 to 12 kilometres by road, which is why most students take a share-auto or bike rather than walk. Confirm on a map before committing, because the route runs through narrow village road for the last stretch.
Is there a PG near Uttaranchal University?
Yes, most of the student PGs in Prem Nagar cluster within a short walk of the campus. Rates with meals usually fall between ₹5,000 and ₹9,000 a month, with double-sharing at the lower end.
Does Bunkd charge for finding a flatmate in Prem Nagar?
No. Bunkd is free, with no brokerage. You swipe, match with phone-verified people looking in the same belt, and chat before you agree anything. Squad Mode lets a group of seekers team up first and then rent a 2BHK together.