Coimbatore is a sleeper city for fresher rent — IT corridors on Saravanampatti and Peelamedu offer PG and shared flats at prices that make Chennai feel expensive. But solo flats near Race Course or RS Puram can still wipe your savings on 7 LPA.
- Shared 2BHK near Saravanampatti / Peelamedu IT belt: often ₹5–9k per head.
- PG with food near Avinashi Road: often ₹6–10k all-in for freshers.
- Solo 1BHK in prime pockets: budget ₹12–18k — fine on 12+ LPA, tight on 6 LPA.
Coimbatore's advantage is lower rent with a growing IT base — but commute from cheap outskirts to Saravanampatti adds auto or bike costs. Factor total housing spend, not just PG sticker price.
The takeaway
Cap rent near 30–35% of in-hand. Get deposit and notice-period terms in writing before you transfer.