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New Town / Rajarhat
New Town / Rajarhat is a IT corridor area in Kolkata with a rent multiplier of 1.12x. Best for: IT professionals in New Town tech parks, Families wanting modern apartments, People who prefer gated communities.
PG / Shared
₹7,500
per month
1 BHK
₹9,500
per month
1 RK
₹6,500
per month
7
Commute Score
7
Safety Score
6
Lifestyle Score
4
Walkability
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Pros
- ✓ Modern planned city with wide roads
- ✓ Newer, better-quality apartments
- ✓ Growing commercial ecosystem (Eco Park, malls)
- ✓ Close to airport (15-20 min)
- ✓ Many new IT parks and corporate offices
Cons
- ✗ Still developing — many empty plots
- ✗ Poor public transport compared to Salt Lake
- ✗ Auto dependency is high
- ✗ Feels isolated from Kolkata's cultural core
- ✗ Construction dust and activity ongoing
- ✗ Limited affordable street food
Hidden Costs
Security Deposit 2 months rent
Brokerage 1 month rent