Rooms, PG & Flatmates in Race Course, Dehradun
Updated 30 Sep 2026
Race Course takes its name from the big open ground in the middle of the city, which doubles as a parade ground and hosts fairs, events and the morning walkers who circle it. Living near it means living in the administrative heart of Dehradun rather than in a student or IT belt. Survey of India (Hathibarkala, 248001) and a cluster of government offices are a short ride away in the central part of town. The rooms are older, the neighbours are officials and shopkeepers, and the appeal is that almost nothing is more than fifteen minutes away.
Who lives here
Government employees on posting, exam aspirants who want to be near coaching centres, professionals working in the central offices, and people who dislike commuting more than they dislike older buildings.
What anchors demand. The central government and state offices around this part of Dehradun, Survey of India, courts and banks, the markets of the Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar core, and the coaching centres that serve competitive exam aspirants. There is no large campus, so student demand is modest.
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 address people quote. Rooms here are in older houses and small blocks with a view of open space, which is rare in central Dehradun. Event days bring crowds and loudspeakers, and the ground fills for fairs.
₹6,500 – ₹12,000 / month for a private room
The busiest direction. Markets, buses and food are minutes away, and so is the noise. Rooms are small and often above shops or offices.
₹6,000 – ₹11,000 / month for a private room
Gandhi Park connects to the Clock Tower, Paltan Bazaar and Raja Road route. Slightly more commercial, slightly more expensive for the location, and very well served by autos.
₹6,500 – ₹12,500 / month for a private room
Quieter blocks with family-owned houses. Fewer listings, longer notice periods, and the best chance of a decent room at a fair price if you know someone.
₹5,500 – ₹10,000 / month for a private room
How long it actually takes to get places
| Destination | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Clock Tower / Paltan Bazaar | 5–15 min by scooter or auto |
| Survey of India | 10–20 min; check the exact gate and bus route for your office |
| Dehradun railway station | 10–20 min |
| IT Park, Sahastradhara Road | 20–35 min depending on the junctions on the way |
What it actually costs per month in Race Course
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 Race Course.
| What you pay | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Room rent (private, shared flat) | ₹5,500 – ₹12,500 |
| Deposit (one-off) | ₹5,500 – ₹25,000 (1–2 months) |
| Maintenance & utilities | ₹600 – ₹1,500 |
| Food | ₹3,300 – ₹5,800 if self-catering |
| Local transport | ₹300 – ₹1,000 |
| Realistic monthly total | ₹10,000 – ₹19,000 |
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 Race Course 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
Race Course rooms follow the government cycle. Postings and transfers cluster in spring and the start of the financial year, so April to June is busier than the rest of the year. Exam aspirants arrive in batches when coaching sessions begin and leave when results come out, which frees rooms at unpredictable times. Winter is quieter for listings but rents do not usually drop, and owners in older buildings prefer a known tenant over a fast one.
What to check before you pay anything
- Visit on an event day if you can. Fairs and rallies at the ground change the noise level and the traffic completely.
- Check whether a room above a shop has fire exit access and a proper staircase.
- Ask about parking. Central lanes are tight and a scooter often ends up on the street.
- Confirm water timings; older central buildings can rely on shared tanks.
- Ask for the owner's proof of ownership, since central properties are sometimes sublet without permission.
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 Race Course 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 is Race Course in Dehradun?
It is the large open ground in the central part of the city, used for walks, parades and public events. The neighbourhoods around it are central Dehradun, close to the Clock Tower area.
How much is a room near Race Course, Dehradun?
A single room typically runs about ₹5,500 to ₹12,500 a month depending on the building and how close it is to the ground. Rooms above shops and small older houses are at the lower end.
Is Race Course good for government job aspirants?
It suits them well. Coaching centres and libraries are central, transport is straightforward, and rents are lower than in the newer IT-side areas. Noise during events is the main annoyance.
Is a PG available near Race Course?
A few informal ones, but the market is dominated by houses and small flats. Expect to negotiate directly and to ask more questions than in a branded PG.
Is Bunkd free for finding a flatmate near Race Course?
Yes, with no fees and no brokerage. You can swipe, match and chat for free, and Squad Mode helps you form a group before you commit to a flat.