Taj Mahal, Agra, India (source: Wikimedia commons)
India is a country located in southern Asia. The official languages are Hindi and English.
My recommendation if you are going to India is to start your apartment search by checking out the India-specific search engines and online classifieds. Then, after you have found a bunch of options that seem favorable, get out your phone and make some phone calls. Gather addresses and then make a personal visit to see each apartment. The quality of apartments in India can vary, and you want to make sure that what you see is what you get.
Without further ado, I’ll tell you below what the best resources are for searching for an apartment in India.
India Apartment Search Engines
When I’m looking for an apartment abroad, I normally like to start with the country-specific apartment search engines and portals. Here are the most popular ones.
- Magic Bricks: This site is a lot like 99 Acres above. It is the second place I would go to search for apartments. They have a lot of selections in India’s largest cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata.
Classifieds
You can often find some hidden gems if you dig through the classifieds.
- Craigslist: Pioneers in the internet classifieds space. These guys have tons of India apartment options that are updated daily. Craigslist is the first place I would check after testing out the India-specific search engines.
General Apartment and Housing Search Engines
If you have already exhausted your options above, check out the general apartment and housing search engines below.
- Trip Advisor: Trip Advisor is a great destination for vacation rentals. Search around this site to see what you come up with.
- Vrbo.com: A giant in the vacation rental space with properties featured in countries around the world.
- Airbnb: Airbnb has properties displayed for over 185 countries. You can often get some pretty good deals.
Useful Articles and Blog Posts
Check out the useful articles and blog posts below for more information to help you with your apartment search.
- India Times: The India Times presents “How to Buy a Flat and Not Lose Sleep.”
- Just Landed: This site has the short and sweet on lease agreements and apartment hunting in India.
There you have it. The best places for finding an apartment in India. If you are interested in working in this country, be sure to check out my article on how to find a job in India as a foreigner. If you are single and are looking to spice up your dating life, check out my reviews of the best dating sites in India. Enjoy your stay!
Further Reading
Worldwide Moving Guide: Everything you need to know in order to plan your move to 65+ countries around the world.
Worldwide Apartments Guide: If you are interested in renting an apartment in another country, take a look at my articles on how to find an apartment in various countries around the world.
Worldwide Jobs Guide: Be sure to check out my posts on how to find jobs in any country in the world.
Worldwide Dating Guide: Also, check out my posts on the best online dating sites in 60+ countries around the world.
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