Gurugram’s rental market is experiencing rising demand, but a significant gap between available properties and tenant affordability is preventing substantial rent increases, according to data released on February 19, 2026.
Approximately 44 percent of current rental inquiries are focused on properties in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per month range. However, the supply of available rentals is heavily skewed towards more expensive options, with 36 percent of listings priced between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh per month.
This disparity suggests a growing affordability challenge for renters in the city, often referred to as the “Millennium City,” despite its ranking as eighth in the 2026 Ease of Living Index prepared by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The index also noted a comparatively poor performance on the “economic ability” parameter, indicating a high cost of living.
The rising cost of living in Gurugram is prompting some to suggest the city is increasingly inaccessible to those with moderate incomes. A recent LinkedIn post by Sameer Singhai, founder of real estate advisory startup SuperAcrez, argued that a family income of at least Rs 2.5 to 3 lakh per month is now necessary to afford homeownership in the city. Singhai attributed this to concentrated purchasing power and limited land availability.
Beyond rent, the cost of basic necessities is also contributing to the financial strain on residents. Estimates suggest a family of four in Gurugram may spend between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000 per month on groceries, and upwards of Rs 50,000 per month on school fees for two children.
The situation is leading to increased demand for compact, affordable 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, while larger, more expensive homes remain largely unoccupied. As of December 21, 2025, a typical successful homebuyer in Gurugram was described as part of a dual-income household earning between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh per month, with substantial savings.
