Living in Powai, Mumbai

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 Mumbai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ₹57,500/month — roughly 10% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹75,000 - ₹100,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹110,000 - ₹150,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 50 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Mumbai areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the tech, lakeside, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Thane. For a shorter commute, see Lower Parel.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Hiranandani Powai as the nearest rail stop, Hiranandani Garden as nearby green space and Nature's Basket as the nearest supermarket around the Powai reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number 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 Powai, Mumbai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Powai costs ₹50,000 - ₹65,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹45,000 - ₹60,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹75,000 - ₹100,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹110,000 - ₹150,000/month.

Is Powai safe for expats?

Powai has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Powai to Mumbai center?

The commute from Powai to Mumbai city center takes approximately 50 minutes by bus.

What is Powai like to live in?

Lakeside IT hub. IIT campus, tech companies, modern high-rises, lakeside jogging tracks, and family-friendly. In our data it is tagged as tech, lakeside, families.