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Moving to Pune? The Complete 2026 Relocation Guide (Areas, Costs & Tips)

Updated 5 Aug 2026⏱ 3 min readBy Sumit Sagar

⚡ TL;DR — quick answer

Moving to Pune is easiest when you pick the neighbourhood around your workplace first, budget 1–2 months’ rent as deposit plus setup costs, and book a verified mover for the shift. IT professionals usually choose Hinjewadi, Wakad or Baner; families prefer Kharadi, Viman Nagar or Aundh; and PCMC gives the best value for money.

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01Best areas to live in Pune (by lifestyle)02What does it cost to set up in Pune?03How to plan your move to Pune, step by step 04Frequently asked questions 05Related guides

Key takeaways

Choose your area by commute — Pune traffic makes location the #1 factor.
Hinjewadi/Wakad/Baner suit IT employees; Kharadi/Viman Nagar suit families.
Budget 1–2 months’ rent as deposit, plus moving and setup costs.
A local home shift within Pune costs roughly ₹3,000–₹15,000 by home size.
Book movers 3–5 days ahead, especially around month-end.

Most people moving to Pune obsess over the flat and forget the commute — then spend the next year stuck in traffic on the Hinjewadi stretch. In a city this spread out, where you live matters more than the flat itself. Get the area right and daily life is easy; get it wrong and no amount of rent saved makes up for two hours a day in a cab. So this guide starts with location, then covers what it really costs to settle in.

Best areas to live in Pune (by lifestyle)

Where you should live in Pune depends mostly on where you work. A quick guide:

Area	Best for	Why
Hinjewadi, Wakad	IT professionals	Next to Rajiv Gandhi IT Park; rentals at every budget
Baner, Balewadi	Young professionals	Cafés, gyms, fast-growing, well connected
Kharadi, Viman Nagar	Families, corporates	Near EON IT Park & airport; schools and malls
Aundh, Bavdhan	Families	Established, green, good schools
PCMC (Pimpri-Chinchwad)	Value seekers	Lower rents, IT & industrial corridor

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What does it cost to set up in Pune?

Rental deposit: usually 1–2 months’ rent (more for independent houses).
Home shifting: ₹3,000–₹15,000 for a local move; more for intercity — see our intercity guide.
Brokerage: often half to one month’s rent, if you use an agent.
Setup: internet, gas connection and basic furnishing.

How to plan your move to Pune, step by step

Shortlist 2–3 areas near your workplace.
Finalise a home and confirm the deposit and move-in date.
Declutter and create a moving inventory.
Book a verified packers and movers service for your date.
Set up internet, gas and update your address after moving in.

Frequently asked questions

Which area is best to live in Pune for IT employees?

Hinjewadi, Wakad and Baner are most popular for IT employees thanks to proximity to Rajiv Gandhi IT Park and a wide range of rentals. Kharadi suits those near EON IT Park.

How much does it cost to move to Pune?

Budget 1–2 months’ rent as deposit plus ₹3,000–₹15,000 for a local home shift (more for intercity). Add brokerage and setup for internet, gas and furnishing.

Is PCMC a good place to live?

Yes — Pimpri-Chinchwad offers lower rents than central Pune, good infrastructure and strong connectivity to the IT and industrial corridor.

How do I shift to Pune from another city?

Book an intercity packers and movers service. imTransporter handles door-to-door home shifting to Pune from across India with packing, transport and unloading.

When is the best time to move in Pune?

Mid-month weekdays are easier and often cheaper than the 1st and last few days of the month, when demand for movers and rentals peaks.

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Written & reviewed by the imTransporter team

This guide reflects real 2026 practice at imTransporter — an app-based, low-cost packers and movers platform with verified drivers, 3-layer protective packing and transparent, no-hidden-charge pricing across Pune-PCMC and 23+ Indian cities. Last updated: July 2026.