PG rent in Guwahati: what you'll actually pay per month
Updated September 2026 · 5 min read
Headline rent is not what you pay. The number that matters is rent plus food, electricity, laundry and travel to your campus or office. Here is how to build that figure before you commit.
Rent by sharing type
Across Guwahati, single rooms sit at the top of the range and four-sharing at the bottom. Girls' PGs with all meals included often price slightly higher than boys' PGs in the same lane because of the food and security load.
- Single room — highest; usually attached bath, own cupboard.
- Double sharing — the common upgrade once someone starts working.
- Triple sharing — the widest supply and the easiest to find.
- Four sharing — lowest monthly cost, best for first-year students.
The costs people forget
Add these before comparing two PGs.
- Electricity, when it's split by meter reading rather than included.
- Laundry, if it isn't part of housekeeping.
- Travel — two trips a day, 26 days a month, adds up fast by auto.
- Deposit, which is money locked up for the length of your stay.
- Late fine, if the house charges one after the due date.
Compare on total, not rent
Once you tell PGkaro where you study or work, every listing shows the distance, travel time and a rough monthly travel estimate alongside the rent — so a nearer PG that looks costlier often isn't.
Common questions
- Is electricity included in PG rent?
- It varies by house. Many Guwahati PGs split the meter reading between residents each month; others include it in rent. Ask to see a recent bill.
- Do PGs charge a late fine?
- Some do, applied after the rent due date. It should be stated in your agreement before you move in.
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