Houses: say what exactly you’re looking for

Houses in India: what they cost and how to rent or buy them

Updated 4 November 2026

A house in India costs very different amounts depending on the city, the plot and whether it is new. For factory-built prefab homes, listings from November 2026 show about ₹11.85 to ₹36 lakh for a 1BHK and ₹30.5 to ₹61 lakh for a 2BHK. For a current price on the house you have in mind, describe it on BlaBlaPrice, and the AI will look through sellers' websites and price lists in India.

Rental agreements and registration

If you rent a house for the long term, the agreement must be drawn up on stamp paper, and registration is legally required once the lease runs beyond 11 months. Ask the landlord to confirm the stamp duty before you sign, and check that the rent and the deposit are written in rupees in the agreement.

Plot size and units

Most listings quote the built-up area in square feet, and plot areas may also appear in square metres (1 square metre is about 10.76 square feet). Use one unit throughout your request, state the bedrooms, the built-up area and the plot size, and say whether the house has a covered parking space.

Season and the wet months

The climate is tropical: hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Viewings are easier in the dry months. In the wet season, check the roof, the drains and the walls for damp, because a house that looks fine in dry weather can show leaks after rain.

What to write in the request

Say whether you want to rent long term, buy a house, or buy a townhouse or duplex, then give the city and locality, the number of bedrooms, the size and your budget in rupees. The more exact the request, the more useful the replies will be for comparing prices.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer: price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with, and it is free for buyers. You can create a request from the home page, or look at houses for sale and houses for long-term rent first.