In 2023, Bengaluru leads India's cities with a remarkable surge in rental rates, surpassing 30%, as reported by No Broker's Real Estate Report and Anarock Consulting. Seven percent of Bengaluru and Mumbai landlords opted for a significant over-30% increase. Over half of Bengaluru landlords rely solely on rental income, and 42% of residents consider property acquisition due to rising rents. Anarock's report reveals a 31% rise in Whitefield's 2BHK flat rents and a 27% increase in Sarjapur. This surge, fuelled by population growth and limited space, outpaces Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, marking a broader trend of escalating urban rental costs.
In the year 2023, Bengaluru stands out as the city experiencing the most pronounced surge in rental rates, with No Broker's Real Estate Report 2023 and the insights of Anarock Consulting both attesting to this notable trend. Both surveys have reported a significant increase of over 30% in rents in Bengaluru's prominent localities. According to No Broker, 7% of landlords in Bengaluru and Mumbai opted for a significant surge of over 30% in rental prices throughout the year.
Intriguingly, more than half (52%) of the surveyed Bengaluru landlords rely exclusively on the income generated from rental properties. Furthermore, 42% of Bengalureans have articulated their inclination to acquire properties in response to the elevated rental rates prevailing in the city. On the other hand, Anarock's comprehensive report delves into the rental dynamics of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune during the initial nine months of 2023.
As per the findings published by the New Indian Express, a standard 2BHK flat covering approximately 1,000 square feet in Bengaluru's Whitefield witnessed an impressive 31% uptick in rents. Similarly, Sarjapur experienced an increase of 27% in rental rates for comparable homes. This surge in rental prices can be attributed to the boost in population entering the city coupled with the limited available spaces.
The rise in rents in other major cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata ranged between 9% and 14%. This indicates a broader trend of increasing rental costs across the urban landscape, albeit at varying rates. The underlying factors contributing to this trend include continuous urbanization, employment opportunities, and the consequential demand for residential spaces.
In summary, the rental space in Bengaluru has experienced a substantial surge in 2023, outpacing other major cities in India. A confluence of multiple factors fuel this surge, indicating dynamism and growth within the real estate sector, especially in the residential rental market.