Guwahati is the Northeast IT sweet spot for freshers who want lower rent than Bangalore — until you pick Beltola without checking the commute to GS Road offices. Zoo Road, Six Mile, and Dispur have wide rent spreads; PG near Paltan Bazaar vs shared flat near Beltola can differ by ₹3–5k per head.
- Shared 2BHK near Beltola / GS Road: often ₹5–9k per head.
- PG with food near Zoo Road or Six Mile: often ₹6–10k all-in for freshers.
- Solo 1BHK in prime pockets (Beltola, Christian Basti): budget ₹12–18k — fine on 10+ LPA, tight on 6 LPA.
Guwahati's advantage is very low rent with a growing startup and services base — but fewer big-tech campuses mean commute trade-offs. Compare total housing spend, not sticker PG price.
The takeaway
Cap rent near 30–35% of in-hand. Verify PG owner and get deposit receipts before you transfer.