Commute guide · peak hour
Where to live if you work in HITEC City
Updated 19 October 2026
17 of our 55 areas are within 30 minutes of HITEC City at peak hour; the cheapest of them is Balanagar, where a 2BHK asks ₹12.5k–27k for a 22-minute drive.
That is also the best value: rent runs ₹13.9k a month below what a 22-minute commute usually costs.
Across the areas within 30 minutes, the typical 2BHK asks about ₹30.8k a month.
Offices here include Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft India (IDC), DXC Technology.
Shortest commutes
Fastest of road or metro at peak hour.
- 1Madhapur₹3k under what the commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk, heavy tanker use.5 min2BHK ₹33k–40k
- 2HITEC City₹5.5k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk.8 min2BHK ₹38k–50k
- 3Borabanda₹3.5k under what the commute usually costs.11 min2BHK ₹23k–45k
- 4Jubilee Hills₹3.9k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: heavy tanker use.12 min2BHK ₹32k–50k
- 5Kondapur₹4.9k over what the commute usually costs. Watch: medium flood risk, heavy tanker use, deep groundwater.15 min2BHK ₹30k–52k
- 6Hafeezpet₹5.1k under what the commute usually costs. Watch: heavy tanker use, deep groundwater.17 min2BHK ₹23k–37.5k
Best value for the commute
Within 45 minutes, and cheaper than areas with a similar trip.
- 1Balanagar₹13.9k a month under what a 22-minute commute usually costs. Watch: deep groundwater.22 min2BHK ₹12.5k–27k
- 2Nizampet₹10.5k a month under what a 32-minute commute usually costs. Watch: heavy tanker use.32 min2BHK ₹13k–26.5k
- 3Yousufguda₹9.5k a month under what a 24-minute commute usually costs.24 min2BHK ₹20k–27k
- 4SR Nagar₹8.9k a month under what a 20-minute commute usually costs. Watch: heavy tanker use.20 min2BHK ₹21k–30k
- 5Attapur₹7.3k a month under what a 45-minute commute usually costs.45 min2BHK ₹15k–22k
- 6Abids₹7.1k a month under what a 44-minute commute usually costs.44 min2BHK ₹15k–23k
Cheapest within 45 minutes
- 1AttapurNo major water or flood flag in our data.45 min2BHK ₹15k–22k
- 2AbidsNo major water or flood flag in our data.44 min2BHK ₹15k–23k
- 3HimayatnagarWatch: medium flood risk.45 min2BHK ₹15k–24k
- 4BalanagarWatch: deep groundwater.22 min2BHK ₹12.5k–27k
- 5NizampetWatch: heavy tanker use.32 min2BHK ₹13k–26.5k
- 6YousufgudaNo major water or flood flag in our data.24 min2BHK ₹20k–27k
If you take the metro
Door to desk, including the walk to and from the stations.
- 1HITEC CityFrom Raidurg station.18 min by metro2BHK ₹38k–50k
- 2Jubilee HillsFrom Peddamma Gudi station.20 min by metro2BHK ₹32k–50k
- 3YousufgudaFrom Yusufguda station.27 min by metro2BHK ₹20k–27k
- 4BorabandaFrom Madhapur station.32 min by metro2BHK ₹23k–45k
- 5AmeerpetFrom Ameerpet station.34 min by metro2BHK ₹22k–30k
- 6BegumpetFrom Prakash Nagar station.40 min by metro2BHK ₹18k–30k
Every area within an hour
| Area | Peak drive | Metro | 2BHK asking | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhapur | 5 min | — | ₹33k–40k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use |
| HITEC City | 8 min | 18 min | ₹38k–50k | medium flood risk |
| Borabanda | 11 min | 32 min | ₹23k–45k | |
| Jubilee Hills | 12 min | 20 min | ₹32k–50k | heavy tanker use |
| Kondapur | 15 min | — | ₹30k–52k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Hafeezpet | 17 min | — | ₹23k–37.5k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| SR Nagar | 20 min | 46 min | ₹21k–30k | heavy tanker use |
| Balanagar | 22 min | 51 min | ₹12.5k–27k | deep groundwater |
| Kukatpally | 22 min | 60 min | ₹35k–63k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Gachibowli | 23 min | — | ₹36k–58k | heavy tanker use |
| Yousufguda | 24 min | 27 min | ₹20k–27k | |
| Nanakramguda | 24 min | — | ₹50k–60k | |
| Banjara Hills | 25 min | — | ₹18k–36k | medium flood risk, heavy tanker use |
| Ameerpet | 26 min | 34 min | ₹22k–30k | heavy tanker use |
| Madinaguda | 28 min | — | ₹23.5k–36k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Miyapur | 28 min | 77 min | ₹23.5k–38k | medium flood risk |
| Somajiguda | 30 min | 43 min | ₹19k–34k | medium flood risk |
| Tolichowki | 31 min | — | ₹18k–32k | medium flood risk |
| Nizampet | 32 min | 67 min | ₹13k–26.5k | heavy tanker use |
| Khairatabad | 34 min | 42 min | ₹18k–32k | |
| Manikonda | 34 min | — | ₹25k–42k | heavy tanker use, deep groundwater |
| Masab Tank | 35 min | 50 min | ₹16k–32k | |
| Chandanagar | 36 min | — | ₹16.5k–30.5k | |
| Pragati Nagar | 36 min | — | ₹18.5k–29k | |
| Financial District | 36 min | — | ₹36k–68k | |
| Begumpet | 38 min | 40 min | ₹18k–30k | medium flood risk |
| Mehdipatnam | 38 min | — | ₹20.5k–36k | |
| Bachupally | 42 min | — | ₹28k–35k | deep groundwater |
| Tellapur | 43 min | — | ₹39k–47k | deep groundwater |
| Abids | 44 min | 51 min | ₹15k–23k | |
| Attapur | 45 min | — | ₹15k–22k | |
| Himayatnagar | 45 min | 58 min | ₹15k–24k | medium flood risk |
| Kokapet | 45 min | — | ₹44k–53k | |
| Narsingi | 45 min | — | ₹46k–60k | deep groundwater |
| Marredpally | 52 min | 46 min | ₹12.5k–23k | |
| Secunderabad | 46 min | 78 min | ₹14k–23k | medium flood risk |
| Bowenpally | 46 min | — | ₹13.5k–31k | medium flood risk, deep groundwater |
| Musheerabad | 50 min | 82 min | ₹14.5k–30k | |
| Mettuguda | 56 min | 52 min | ₹12k–23k | |
| Chikkadpally | 53 min | 77 min | ₹14k–22k | |
| Narayanguda | 54 min | 81 min | ₹13k–21k | |
| Habsiguda | 70 min | 55 min | ₹15k–24k | |
| Tarnaka | 68 min | 57 min | ₹12k–22.5k | |
| Malakpet | 57 min | 60 min | ₹14k–27k | high flood risk |
| Ramanthapur | 70 min | 58 min | ₹13k–25.5k | |
| Old City | 58 min | — | ₹14k–32k | high flood risk |
| Dilsukhnagar | 65 min | 59 min | ₹12k–21.5k | high flood risk |
Questions about living near HITEC City
Where should I live if I work in HITEC City?
17 of our 55 areas are within 30 minutes of HITEC City at peak hour; the cheapest of them is Balanagar, where a 2BHK asks ₹12.5k–27k for a 22-minute drive. That is also the best value: rent runs ₹13.9k a month below what a 22-minute commute usually costs. Across the areas within 30 minutes, the typical 2BHK asks about ₹30.8k a month.
What is the cheapest area within 30 minutes of HITEC City?
Balanagar: a 2BHK asks ₹12.5k–27k a month and the trip takes about 22 minutes at peak by road.
Can I take the metro to HITEC City?
Yes, from HITEC City (about 18 min door to desk, from Raidurg), Jubilee Hills (about 20 min door to desk, from Peddamma Gudi), Yousufguda (about 27 min door to desk, from Yusufguda). Times include the walk to and from the stations.
How much is a 2BHK near HITEC City?
About ₹30.8k a month at the middle of the areas within 30 minutes. It ranges from ₹19.8k to ₹55k depending on the area.
Which areas near HITEC City are good value?
Balanagar (₹13.9k under what its commute predicts), Nizampet (₹10.5k under what its commute predicts), Yousufguda (₹9.5k 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 HITEC City. Area-level figures, not listings.