Living in Salt Lake, Kolkata

Monthly rent in INR (₹). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Kolkata dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ₹29,000/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹36,000 - ₹50,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹50,000 - ₹67,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Kolkata areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the tech, planned, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Howrah. For a shorter commute, see Park Street.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps City Centre as the nearest metro stop, HA Park as nearby green space and Bigbazar as the nearest supermarket around the Salt Lake reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Salt Lake, Kolkata?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Salt Lake costs ₹24,000 - ₹34,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹20,000 - ₹28,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹36,000 - ₹50,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹50,000 - ₹67,000/month.

Is Salt Lake safe for expats?

Salt Lake has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Salt Lake to Kolkata center?

The commute from Salt Lake to Kolkata city center takes approximately 25 minutes by metro.

What is Salt Lake like to live in?

Planned township and IT hub east of the city. Sector Grid layout, tech offices, and Central Park. In our data it is tagged as tech, planned, parks.