Cheapest Neighborhoods in Mumbai

All 26 neighborhoods in Mumbai ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$504/mo
City Avg Rent
$700/mo
Neighborhoods
26

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Mumbai — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Thane $504/mo 0.72x -28%
2 Navi Mumbai $525/mo 0.75x -25%
3 Mulund $525/mo 0.75x -25%
4 Borivali $546/mo 0.78x -22%
5 Malad West $560/mo 0.80x -20%
6 Kandivali West $574/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Vikhroli $574/mo 0.82x -18%
8 Ghatkopar West $574/mo 0.82x -18%
9 Goregaon West $595/mo 0.85x -15%
10 Sion $595/mo 0.85x -15%
11 Andheri East $616/mo 0.88x -12%
12 Chembur $616/mo 0.88x -12%
13 Wadala $644/mo 0.92x -8%
14 Dadar $665/mo 0.95x -5%
15 Matunga $665/mo 0.95x -5%
16 Versova $714/mo 1.02x +2%
17 Andheri West $735/mo 1.05x +5%
18 Santacruz West $735/mo 1.05x +5%
19 Powai $756/mo 1.08x +8%
20 Khar West $784/mo 1.12x +12%
21 Lower Parel $826/mo 1.18x +18%
22 BKC $840/mo 1.20x +20%
23 Juhu $854/mo 1.22x +22%
24 Worli $875/mo 1.25x +25%
25 Bandra West $896/mo 1.28x +28%
26 South Mumbai (Colaba) $945/mo 1.35x +35%

Rent estimates based on city average of $700/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Mumbai?

The cheapest neighborhood in Mumbai is Thane, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $504/month — 28% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Mumbai?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Mumbai is approximately $700/month. Rents range from $504/mo (Thane) to $945/mo (South Mumbai (Colaba)).

How many neighborhoods does Mumbai have?

Our database covers 26 neighborhoods in Mumbai, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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