International Students' Day: 5 Best places for students to live in Delhi

The capital city of India welcomes lakhs of students from all over the world who come to Delhi for education. The capital is a hub for premier educational institutes including the University of Delhi. Several youths come to the city straight after school for undergrad courses and have to face challenges such as language, food and making new friends. However, the biggest is to find a safe and comfortable PG or room near your college or institution.

The admissions for the year have already taken place. While selecting a PG, most of the students have certain requirements. The place should be safe, near the metro station and affordable. Don't forget to ask them about food, laundry, timings and electricity. To make your life easier, this International Students Day, we have prepared a list of areas in Delhi where students can get a PG/flat at affordable prices-

Hudson Lane

This is a preferred location for students looking for accommodation near DU North Campus. Most of the students will like this place as it has a good market which provides numerous cafes and utility shops. Moreover, there are various coaching intuitions here and the area is forever swarming with the student crowd. You will get good metro connectivity with GTB Nagar metro station. There is a variety of PGs available for girls and boys ranging from 6000 to 15000 per month.

Rajouri Garden

If you study in Shivaji or Rajdhani college of DU, then this may be the best possible area to live in. This is one of the posh areas in Delhi located on the Blue line of the metro. The metro connectivity also makes it a good option if your college is in Dwarka. Moreover, here you will find abundant markets, malls and public transport. You can find expensive houses to affordable rooms on rent here. The price range will be around Rs. 5000 to 30,000 per month.

Vijay Nagar

This is another famous location for students looking for a place near Delhi University. From independent flats to rent rooms, you will get as per your demand. Your budget can vary from Rs 5,000 to 15,000 per month. This area is essentially good to find affordable flats.

Ramphal Chowk, Dwarka

If your college is near Dwarka, this is a trusted area. Living in Ramphal chowk has many advantages such as proximity to markets, shopping malls, parks and gyms. Moreover, if you are an aviation student or preparing for government exams, this is the right choice for you. You can find many coaching centres which prepare you for various exams. You need to have a budget of Rs. 6000 to 15,000 for living here. Sector 9 Dwarka is the nearest metro station. It is near to the airport too.

Lajpat Nagar

Known to all because of the Lajpat Nagar market, this is a good option for students. Most importantly, there is an abundance of flats, pgs and one-room kitchens in this area. Hustle-hustle and crowd also make it safe for students. However, you may have to negotiate for a good price if you're looking for a flat. The expected budget can be 10,000- 18,000.

Preet Vihar

Located on the blue line, Preet Vihar is close to Noida and Central Delhi. This is a versatile area with noisy to quiet societies all over. Several accommodation options are available here from independent flats to PGs. You can have a budget of Rs. 5000 to 18,000 for living here. You can easily get a facility of gyms and parks if you are a fitness enthusiast.