See, usually, when you’re starting out investing in real estate, you just go with the local properties and pieces of land, especially right here in India. Correct? And once you have a good enough or large enough portfolio, then you start to look at other cities to invest in real estate, and that is really the way to go. When doing so, why would anyone want to invest in a backcountry town or city where you know for sure that the property prices won’t increase that much, even in one or two decades? It just doesn’t make sense! That is precisely why we’re here with a list of the top 10 cities to invest in real estate in India as of 2025. So, if that’s something you’re interested in at the moment, then do not skip past any city we mention today.
1. Bangalore
Bangalore is home to some of the biggest tech companies in India, which for the most part, you know, results in a lot of job opportunities and demand for houses. No two ways about that! Like, you can find properties that have a price range of ₹7,000 to ₹12,000 per sq. ft as of 2025. And, the rental yield (that is how much you can make by renting it out) is between 4 to 5%. Though, why invest here? The metro is being expanded, many tech parks are coming up and there is increasing popularity in places like Whitefield and Electronic City. North Bangalore, especially around the airport, is also growing quickly, just saying!
2. Hyderabad
To be honest, fairly recently, Hyderabad is seeing the fastest growth in India when it comes to real estate prices. Like, right here, prices are lower than in Bangalore or Mumbai. You can buy property for ₹5,500 to ₹9,000 per sq right now. Just so you know though, a lot of IT companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have set up their offices in Hitech City and Gachibowli. On top of that, new metro lines and roads make it easy to reach anywhere.
3. Mumbai
To be honest, yes, the Mumbai property market is expensive, no doubt. Houses in Mumbai in the better locales cost roughly ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per sq. ft, and rental yields are around 3 to 4%. But the best part is, that it’s a good investment as Mumbai is India’s financial and commercial capital, and property values almost always rise, you know? Right here though, with new highways, metros, and bridges coming up, Thane and Navi Mumbai are good bets for slightly more affordable options.
4. Pune
Pune has a busy IT infrastructure and plenty of universities. So, rental demand is always high there. Like, seasonal booking price is estimated to range from ₹5,000 to ₹8,500 per sq. ft, and rent return is around 4% to 5%. The best areas? Hinjewadi, Kharadi, and Baner All of them have IT professionals staying here. So sure enough, investing in Pune is now an intelligent investment. On top of all that, the development of Pune Metro & Ring Road is making Pune a fast-developing city.
5. Chennai
As many of you may already know Chennai is inhabited by various major car companies including Hyundai and BMW, apart from that, IT companies have a strong presence in Chennai, which means there is steady job growth and housing demands. So no doubt, property pricing lies between Rs 6,000 per sq. ft. and Rs 9,000 per sq. ft, giving a 4-5% rental yield. Not just that though, the rising metro and roadworks are becoming increasingly popular, making property value likely to skyrocket.
6. Delhi-NCR
Sure enough, Delhi-NCR is quite a large area comprising Noida, Gurgaon, and Greater Noida. Here, you see, property rates are roughly ₹6,500 to ₹12,000 per sq. with rents yielding 3 to 5% on Rs 6000 to 12000 per sq. ft. Where to buy? People can make affordable purchases at Dwarka Expressway and Noida Extension. On the other hand, those seeking premium investments can check Golf Course Road Gurgaon, just saying!
7. Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is among the cheapest cities on this list with property prices ranging between ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 per sq. And the usual rental yield is somewhere around 4% to 6%, which is pretty good if you think about it for a sec. So, why is it growing? Due to the smart city developments and GIFT City creation (India’s new financial hub), the real estate demand is driven up, and that shouldn’t be that hard to understand. Ahmedabad is the best choice in India if you’re looking for a low-cost investment with huge appreciation.
8. Kolkata
Next on the list, you see, Kolkata is one of the cheapest cities in India for real estate with property prices between ₹4,000 to ₹6,500 per sq. space and rental earnings of 4 to 5% New Town and Rajarhat, along with upcoming ones like the East-West Metro Corridor, are making it a good choice to invest in. No two ways about that at all! Like, if you wish to buy a budget property with good future growth, look here!
9. Coimbatore
Coimbatore is becoming a goldmine in real estate, but how and why? Well, just so you know, the price of land varies from ₹4500 to ₹7000 per sq. ft, and the rental yield is 5% to 6% which is more than most big cities! You see, the reason for that is the textile and engineering fields in the city are booming, while IT jobs are also on the rise, you know? Saravanampatti and Avinashi Road are hotspot investment areas.
10. Surat
You know like with the presence of the diamond and textile industries, Surat is booming very fast. Here, you see, the cost of properties lies between 4,500 to 7,000 sq. ft., and rental yields lie in the bracket of 5 to 6%. With significant projects like Surat Metro and DREAM City getting initiated, there is huge interest in areas like Vesu and Palanpur, no doubt.
Conclusion
Sure, we can continue this list even further, but by far, these are the ten best cities where the real estate prices are kinda promising right now and will be in the future as well. So, make sure you give these cities a quick look-see, like what the real estate scene is down there, and then see for yourself.
