Commute guide · peak hour
Where to live if you work in Banjara Hills
Updated 19 October 2026
21 of our 55 areas are within 30 minutes of Banjara Hills at peak hour; the cheapest of them is Narayanguda, where a 2BHK asks ₹13k–21k for a 26-minute drive.
For the money, Dilsukhnagar stands out: rent runs ₹10.5k a month below what its 37-minute commute would usually cost.
Across the areas within 30 minutes, the typical 2BHK asks about ₹24k a month.
Shortest commutes
Fastest of road or metro at peak hour.
- 1Khairatabad₹2.2k over what the commute usually costs.5 min2BHK ₹18k–32k
- 2Masab TankRent about what the commute usually costs.7 min2BHK ₹16k–32k
- 3Banjara Hills₹3.9k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk, heavy tanker use.7 min2BHK ₹18k–36k
- 4Somajiguda₹3.3k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk.8 min2BHK ₹19k–34k
- 5Mehdipatnam₹4.5k over what the commute usually costs.12 min2BHK ₹20.5k–36k
- 6Ameerpet₹2.1k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: heavy tanker use.13 min2BHK ₹22k–30k
Best value for the commute
Within 45 minutes, and cheaper than areas with a similar trip.
- 1Dilsukhnagar₹10.5k a month under what a 37-minute commute usually costs. Watch: high flood risk.37 min2BHK ₹12k–21.5k
- 2Mettuguda₹9.7k a month under what a 37-minute commute usually costs.37 min2BHK ₹12k–23k
- 3Marredpally₹8.9k a month under what a 33-minute commute usually costs.33 min2BHK ₹12.5k–23k
- 4Narayanguda₹8.7k a month under what a 26-minute commute usually costs.26 min2BHK ₹13k–21k
- 5Chikkadpally₹7.4k a month under what a 24-minute commute usually costs.24 min2BHK ₹14k–22k
- 6Secunderabad₹7.3k a month under what a 27-minute commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk.27 min2BHK ₹14k–23k
Cheapest within 45 minutes
- 1DilsukhnagarWatch: high flood risk.37 min2BHK ₹12k–21.5k
- 2NarayangudaNo major water or flood flag in our data.26 min2BHK ₹13k–21k
- 3MettugudaNo major water or flood flag in our data.37 min2BHK ₹12k–23k
- 4MarredpallyNo major water or flood flag in our data.33 min2BHK ₹12.5k–23k
- 5ChikkadpallyNo major water or flood flag in our data.24 min2BHK ₹14k–22k
- 6AttapurNo major water or flood flag in our data.25 min2BHK ₹15k–22k
If you take the metro
Door to desk, including the walk to and from the stations.
- 1SomajigudaFrom Panjagutta station.26 min by metro2BHK ₹19k–34k
- 2AmeerpetFrom Ameerpet station.28 min by metro2BHK ₹22k–30k
- 3Masab TankFrom Lakdi-ka-pul station.30 min by metro2BHK ₹16k–32k
- 4AbidsFrom Assembly station.31 min by metro2BHK ₹15k–23k
- 5SR NagarFrom S. R. Nagar station.33 min by metro2BHK ₹21k–30k
- 6YousufgudaFrom Yusufguda station.37 min by metro2BHK ₹20k–27k
Every area within an hour
| Area | Peak drive | Metro | 2BHK asking | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khairatabad | 5 min | — | ₹18k–32k | |
| Masab Tank | 7 min | 30 min | ₹16k–32k | |
| Banjara Hills | 7 min | — | ₹18k–36k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use |
| Somajiguda | 8 min | 26 min | ₹19k–34k | medium flood risk |
| Mehdipatnam | 12 min | — | ₹20.5k–36k | |
| Ameerpet | 13 min | 28 min | ₹22k–30k | heavy tanker use |
| Abids | 15 min | 31 min | ₹15k–23k | |
| Yousufguda | 15 min | 37 min | ₹20k–27k | |
| Himayatnagar | 16 min | 37 min | ₹15k–24k | medium flood risk |
| SR Nagar | 16 min | 33 min | ₹21k–30k | heavy tanker use |
| Tolichowki | 17 min | — | ₹18k–32k | medium flood risk |
| Begumpet | 19 min | 41 min | ₹18k–30k | medium flood risk |
| Jubilee Hills | 21 min | 42 min | ₹32k–50k | heavy tanker use |
| Musheerabad | 23 min | 61 min | ₹14.5k–30k | |
| Chikkadpally | 24 min | 56 min | ₹14k–22k | |
| Attapur | 25 min | — | ₹15k–22k | |
| Borabanda | 25 min | 58 min | ₹23k–45k | |
| Narayanguda | 26 min | 61 min | ₹13k–21k | |
| Secunderabad | 27 min | 57 min | ₹14k–23k | medium flood risk |
| Malakpet | 29 min | 39 min | ₹14k–27k | high flood risk |
| Old City | 29 min | — | ₹14k–32k | high flood risk |
| Madhapur | 31 min | 53 min | ₹33k–40k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use |
| Marredpally | 33 min | 47 min | ₹12.5k–23k | |
| Manikonda | 33 min | — | ₹25k–42k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Balanagar | 34 min | 38 min | ₹12.5k–27k | deep groundwater |
| Bowenpally | 35 min | — | ₹13.5k–31k | medium flood risk, deep groundwater |
| HITEC City | 35 min | 50 min | ₹38k–50k | medium flood risk |
| Dilsukhnagar | 37 min | 39 min | ₹12k–21.5k | high flood risk |
| Mettuguda | 37 min | 53 min | ₹12k–23k | |
| Kondapur | 42 min | — | ₹30k–52k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Kukatpally | 42 min | 47 min | ₹35k–63k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Hafeezpet | 45 min | — | ₹23k–37.5k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Kothapet | 46 min | 49 min | ₹13k–20k | medium flood risk, deep groundwater |
| Tarnaka | 46 min | 58 min | ₹12k–22.5k | |
| Nanakramguda | 47 min | — | ₹50k–60k | |
| Ramanthapur | 48 min | 59 min | ₹13k–25.5k | |
| Habsiguda | 48 min | 56 min | ₹15k–24k | |
| Nizampet | 48 min | 54 min | ₹13k–26.5k | heavy tanker use |
| Gachibowli | 48 min | — | ₹36k–58k | heavy tanker use |
| Uppal | 49 min | 62 min | ₹14.5k–23k | high flood risk |
| LB Nagar | 50 min | 53 min | ₹12.5k–24k | |
| Sainikpuri | 51 min | — | ₹12.5k–20k | |
| Nagole | 51 min | 76 min | ₹12k–26k | deep groundwater |
| Nacharam | 52 min | 66 min | ₹12k–22k | medium flood risk |
| Pragati Nagar | 52 min | — | ₹18.5k–29k | |
| Miyapur | 54 min | 64 min | ₹23.5k–38k | medium flood risk |
| Financial District | 54 min | — | ₹36k–68k | |
| Narsingi | 54 min | — | ₹46k–60k | deep groundwater |
| Madinaguda | 55 min | — | ₹23.5k–36k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Bachupally | 58 min | — | ₹28k–35k | deep groundwater |
| Yapral | 59 min | — | ₹13k–25k | |
| Kokapet | 60 min | — | ₹44k–53k |
Questions about living near Banjara Hills
Where should I live if I work in Banjara Hills?
21 of our 55 areas are within 30 minutes of Banjara Hills at peak hour; the cheapest of them is Narayanguda, where a 2BHK asks ₹13k–21k for a 26-minute drive. For the money, Dilsukhnagar stands out: rent runs ₹10.5k a month below what its 37-minute commute would usually cost. Across the areas within 30 minutes, the typical 2BHK asks about ₹24k a month.
What is the cheapest area within 30 minutes of Banjara Hills?
Narayanguda: a 2BHK asks ₹13k–21k a month and the trip takes about 26 minutes at peak by road.
Can I take the metro to Banjara Hills?
Yes, from Somajiguda (about 26 min door to desk, from Panjagutta), Ameerpet (about 28 min door to desk, from Ameerpet), Masab Tank (about 30 min door to desk, from Lakdi-ka-pul). Times include the walk to and from the stations.
How much is a 2BHK near Banjara Hills?
About ₹24k a month at the middle of the areas within 30 minutes. It ranges from ₹17k to ₹41k depending on the area.
Which areas near Banjara Hills are good value?
Dilsukhnagar (₹10.5k under what its commute predicts), Mettuguda (₹9.7k under what its commute predicts), Marredpally (₹8.9k under what its commute predicts). These are within 45 minutes and rent for less than areas with a similar drive.
How this is worked out
Peak drive is road distance at a calibrated 19 km/h (range 17–22). Metro times come from the published timetable plus walking to and from stations. Rents are asking ranges for a 2BHK. "Under what the commute usually costs" compares each area's rent with areas that have a similar trip to Banjara Hills. Area-level figures, not listings.