PG in Andheri East near SEEPZ and BKC under Rs 15,000 per month exists but finding it without a broker, without a fake listing, and without visiting seven properties before seeing one that matches the photos requires knowing exactly which sub-locality to target and which ones to avoid. Andheri East is Mumbai's most active PG market and also its most broker-dense. Three sub-localities Marol, Chakala (JB Nagar), and Saki Naka sit within 10 to 18 minutes of SEEPZ Gate 1 and 18 to 25 minutes of BKC via the Aqua Line, all with verified twin-sharing PGs in the Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 range. This guide tells you exactly where to look, what the commute actually takes, and what every SEEPZ employee should know before paying a single rupee in deposit.

Written by the BedR Editorial Team, Mumbai Rental Specialists. This guide is built on BedR's active verified listing database across Andheri East, live rent data from SquareYards and 99acres (April to May 2026), commute times from Moovit and the Mumbai Metro route planner, and SEEPZ operational data from MMRC and Wikipedia. All commute times are verified. All rent ranges are from live listings.

What Makes Andheri East Different from Every Other Mumbai PG Zone: And Why It Is Also the Hardest to Navigate

Andheri East is not one locality. It is five distinct sub-markets that happen to share a pin code and a railway station name. A PG in Marol and a PG in Saki Naka are both technically "Andheri East" but they serve different employers, have different commute profiles to SEEPZ and BKC, and price differently by Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 per month on equivalent room types.

The reason most tenants end up paying more than they need to or end up with a broker fee they were told would not apply is that they search "PG in Andheri East" and get a mix of all five sub-localities without any context for which one suits their workplace and budget. Every aggregator portal returns the same undifferentiated grid of listings. Every broker who calls after an inquiry is incentivised to show the most expensive room they can get away with.

This guide separates the five sub-localities by what matters to a SEEPZ or BKC-bound professional: verified walk time to SEEPZ Gate 1, confirmed commute time to BKC, and the price band of verified zero-brokerage listings available on BedR in each zone right now.

SEEPZ: Why It Changes Everything About How You Choose a PG in Andheri East

Before the sub-locality breakdown, understanding SEEPZ is non-negotiable for anyone working there. SEEPZ,Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone is a Special Economic Zone created in 1973 and located in Andheri East, Mumbai. It currently houses over 400 units across electronics hardware manufacturing, IT software companies, and jewellery exporters. More than 40 percent of India's total jewellery exports have historically passed through SEEPZ units, making it one of the largest SEZs in Asia by employment concentration.

For a PG seeker, three SEEPZ facts are operationally critical.

First, SEEPZ has shift-based employment. Several units operate night shifts, particularly in jewellery and electronics manufacturing. If your role involves night shifts, your PG needs 24-hour building access and a gate or security arrangement that does not restrict entry after 11 PM. Many standard society PGs in Andheri East have curfew-style access restrictions. BedR listings for Andheri East include a confirmed 24-hour access field filter for it if your shift pattern requires it.

Second, SEEPZ Gate 1 is the primary employee entry point and sits on MIDC Road, Andheri East. The nearest Aqua Line metro station to Gate 1 is MIDC Andheri a 5-minute walk confirmed by Moovit transit data. This matters because your PG's proximity to MIDC Andheri metro station, not to Andheri Railway Station, is the correct commute benchmark for SEEPZ workers.

Third, women employees working in SEEPZ during night shifts are entitled to employer-provided transport between home and office under SEEPZ's operational guidelines. If your employer provides this transport, your PG selection is less constrained by proximity which opens up cheaper sub-localities like Saki Naka and Chakala that are slightly further from Gate 1 but meaningfully cheaper.

The Five Sub-Localities: Separated by Commute and Price

Marol — The Closest Verified Zone to SEEPZ Gate 1

Marol is the sub-locality immediately adjacent to SEEPZ's eastern boundary. For a SEEPZ employee, it is the shortest commute of any residential zone in Andheri East walkable to Gate 1 in 12 to 18 minutes on flat ground, or 5 to 8 minutes by auto. It also sits directly on the Blue Line metro corridor and is 2 stations west of Marol Naka, where the Aqua Line interchange gives direct underground access to BKC in 18 to 22 minutes.

The catch is inventory. Marol has a well-developed PG market but also the highest broker concentration in Andheri East. A significant share of listings on aggregator portals marked "owner" in Marol are broker-re-listed properties. BedR's on-ground verification specifically flags and removes broker-re-listed properties from Marol search results which is why verified zero-brokerage inventory here is smaller than the raw listing count on 99acres or NoBroker suggests, but every listing that appears is confirmed.

Verified rent in Marol as of May 2026:

Room Type	Rent Range	Commute to SEEPZ Gate 1	Commute to BKC
Triple Sharing	Rs 8,500 to Rs 11,000	5 to 8 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Twin Sharing	Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000	5 to 8 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Single Room	Rs 18,000 to Rs 25,000	5 to 8 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line

Source: BedR verified listings, SquareYards Marol active listings, May 2026.

Who should look here: SEEPZ employees on day shifts who want the shortest possible commute. Airport ground staff and airline crew CSIA Terminal 2 is 3.5 km from Marol Naka metro. BKC-based professionals who want Aqua Line access without the Bandra East price premium.

Chakala (JB Nagar): The Professional Zone With Direct Metro Access

Chakala and JB Nagar sit along the Blue Line metro corridor between Andheri Station and Marol Naka. The Chakala (JB Nagar) metro station is 1 station east of Andheri and 1 station west of Airport Road on the Blue Line. For SEEPZ employees, the JB Nagar to MIDC Andheri metro journey is 2 stations and under 8 minutes. For BKC-bound professionals, the Chakala metro station gives Blue Line access to Marol Naka interchange and then Aqua Line south to BKC total journey 20 to 26 minutes.

Chakala is also Andheri East's highest concentration of IT park and corporate office workers outside SEEPZ. Akruti Centre Point, Kalpataru Synergy, and the Chakala MIDC cluster employ thousands of professionals who live in the JB Nagar sub-locality. The PG market here is one of Andheri East's most developed, with a range of food-included, ladies-only, and 24-hour access verified options.

Verified rent in Chakala and JB Nagar as of May 2026:

Room Type	Rent Range	Commute to SEEPZ Gate 1	Commute to BKC
Triple Sharing	Rs 8,000 to Rs 11,000	10 to 14 min metro + 5 min auto	20 to 26 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Twin Sharing	Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000	10 to 14 min metro + 5 min auto	20 to 26 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Single Room	Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000	10 to 14 min metro + 5 min auto	20 to 26 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line

Source: BedR verified listings, 99acres Chakala active listings, May 2026.

Who should look here: IT and corporate professionals at Akruti Centre Point, Kalpataru Synergy, or any JB Nagar corridor employer. SEEPZ employees who prefer metro connectivity over walking distance to gate. Women professionals specifically Chakala has one of Andheri East's best-supplied ladies-only PG markets with gated society buildings and 24/7 CCTV.

Saki Naka: The Value Zone That Is Under-Searched

Saki Naka sits south of Marol on the Andheri Kurla Road corridor. It is the most affordable verified PG zone in the SEEPZ-accessible belt of Andheri East and also the least searched, because most online content about Andheri East PGs does not cover it as a distinct sub-locality. This information gap is exactly what makes it valuable to tenants who know about it.

The SEEPZ commute from Saki Naka is slightly longer than Marol but remains within acceptable range: 12 to 18 minutes by auto to Gate 1, or 15 to 20 minutes via the Saki Naka metro station on the Blue Line to MIDC Andheri. For BKC, the Saki Naka metro is 3 stations from Marol Naka interchange total commute to BKC 22 to 28 minutes via Aqua Line.

The price advantage over Marol and JB Nagar is Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 per month on equivalent twin-sharing rooms. Over 12 months, that is Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000 saved with the same SEEPZ and BKC commute access.

Verified rent in Saki Naka as of May 2026:

Room Type	Rent Range	Commute to SEEPZ Gate 1	Commute to BKC
Triple Sharing	Rs 7,500 to Rs 10,000	12 to 18 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Twin Sharing	Rs 9,500 to Rs 13,000	12 to 18 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line
Single Room	Rs 14,000 to Rs 20,000	12 to 18 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Marol Naka + Aqua Line

Source: BedR verified listings, SquareYards Saki Naka active listings, May 2026.

Who should look here: SEEPZ employees on standard day shifts with employer-provided transport options. Budget-conscious professionals who prioritise maximum rent savings within a reasonable SEEPZ commute. Anyone priced out of Marol or JB Nagar who cannot compromise on Aqua Line BKC access.

Andheri Kurla Road Corridor: The Middle Ground

The stretch of Andheri Kurla Road between Marol Naka and Saki Naka has a well-developed PG market that sits between the two in both price and commute. Properties here advertise proximity to both Marol Naka metro (Blue + Aqua Line interchange) and Saki Naka metro, depending on which side of the road they fall. For SEEPZ employees, this corridor offers a consistent 10 to 15 minute commute to Gate 1 by auto and 18 to 25 minutes to BKC via Marol Naka Aqua Line.

This is the zone with the highest volume of verified BedR listings in the under Rs 15,000 twin-sharing band across Andheri East because the corridor spans the widest residential catchment between the two metro nodes.

Verified rent on Andheri Kurla Road corridor as of May 2026:

Room Type	Rent Range	Metro Access	Commute to BKC
Twin Sharing	Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000	Marol Naka or Saki Naka Blue Line	18 to 25 min via Aqua Line
Single Room	Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000	Marol Naka or Saki Naka Blue Line	18 to 25 min via Aqua Line

Source: BedR verified listings, 99acres Andheri Kurla Road active listings, May 2026.

Shere Punjab Colony: The Ladies PG Specialist Zone

Shere Punjab Colony, running parallel to the Western Express Highway near Andheri East's northern edge, has emerged as one of Andheri East's most developed women-only PG zones. The concentration of ladies-only verified PGs with gated society buildings, 24/7 CCTV, and food-included options in Shere Punjab is higher than any other Andheri East sub-locality. For women professionals targeting SEEPZ, JB Nagar, or BKC employers, this is the sub-locality with the deepest verified ladies PG inventory.

Commute from Shere Punjab Colony to SEEPZ Gate 1 is 15 to 22 minutes by auto. The Andheri Railway Station is within 10 minutes by auto, giving Western Line access alongside metro. BKC via Western Line to Bandra and then auto: approximately 30 to 38 minutes.

Verified rent in Shere Punjab Colony as of May 2026:

Room Type	Rent Range	Notes
Twin Sharing (Ladies Only)	Rs 10,500 to Rs 14,500	Strong food-included options in this range
Single Room (Ladies Only)	Rs 15,000 to Rs 22,000	Gated society buildings with verified CCTV

Source: BedR verified listings, NoBroker Shere Punjab Colony active listings, May 2026.

The Commute Master Table: All Zones to SEEPZ Gate 1 and BKC

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Alt: Commute time map from Andheri East PG zones to SEEPZ Gate 1 and BKC via metro and auto 2026

All commute times are door-to-platform or door-to-gate travel times. Metro timings include a 5-minute station access walk. Source: Moovit transit data, Mumbai Metro route planner, BedR editorial team on-ground verification, May 2026.

Sub-Locality	To SEEPZ Gate 1	To BKC	Twin Sharing From	Annual Saving vs Bandra East
Marol	5 to 8 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Aqua Line	Rs 12,000	Rs 48,000 to Rs 1.56L
Chakala / JB Nagar	10 to 14 min metro + 5 min auto	20 to 26 min via Aqua Line	Rs 11,000	Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.68L
Saki Naka	12 to 18 min by auto	22 to 28 min via Aqua Line	Rs 9,500	Rs 78,000 to Rs 1.80L
Andheri Kurla Road	10 to 15 min by auto	18 to 25 min via Aqua Line	Rs 11,000	Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.68L
Shere Punjab Colony	15 to 22 min by auto	30 to 38 min Western Line	Rs 10,500	Rs 66,000 to Rs 1.74L

Annual savings versus Bandra East twin sharing at Rs 16,000 per month minimum, May 2026 verified benchmark.

How the Marol Naka Metro Interchange Changed BKC Access from Andheri East Permanently

Before the Aqua Line became fully operational on October 8, 2025, getting from Andheri East to BKC during peak hours meant either a congested road journey averaging 35 to 55 minutes, or a Western Line train to Bandra followed by an auto total 40 to 55 minutes door to door.

From Marol Naka Station today, a tenant on the Blue Line can descend to the Aqua Line platform within the same station complex no exit to street level required and reach BKC Station in 7 stations and under 20 minutes. The total door-to-door journey from a Marol PG to a BKC office is 22 to 28 minutes during peak hours. From Chakala or JB Nagar, add 5 to 8 minutes on the Blue Line to Marol Naka total 25 to 32 minutes.

This is the commute upgrade that makes every sub-locality in this guide a viable BKC base. A SEEPZ employee who also needs occasional BKC access for meetings does not need to choose between the two employment zones. From any PG in this guide's coverage area, both SEEPZ and BKC are reachable within 30 minutes on metro with no surface congestion dependency.

Route	Journey	Peak Hour Time	Fare
Marol Naka to BKC (Aqua Line south)	Direct underground	18 to 22 minutes	Rs 30 to Rs 40
JB Nagar to Marol Naka (Blue Line east)	2 stations	5 to 7 minutes	Rs 10
JB Nagar to BKC (Blue + Aqua)	Interchange at Marol Naka	23 to 29 minutes total	Rs 40 to Rs 50
Saki Naka to Marol Naka (Blue Line west)	3 stations	8 to 10 minutes	Rs 10
Saki Naka to BKC (Blue + Aqua)	Interchange at Marol Naka	26 to 32 minutes total	Rs 40 to Rs 50

Source: Mumbai Metro route planner and Aqua Line operational data, May 2026.

Your Legal Rights Before You Pay a Rupee: What Every Andheri East PG Tenant Must Know

Andheri East has the highest documented rate of above-MRCA deposit demands in Mumbai's verified PG market. The pattern is consistent: a tenant arrives after three weeks of searching, finally finds a room that matches the photos, and is told the deposit is three months' rent framed as "society deposit plus two months." They pay it because they are tired and the room is good.

Under Section 7 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, the maximum legal security deposit for any residential accommodation in Maharashtra including every PG in every sub-locality in this guide is two months' rent. No additional deposit labelled "society charge," "furniture advance," or "maintenance security" is legally enforceable above this cap.

Under Section 26 of the MRCA, the landlord must issue a formal written receipt for every payment you make. A WhatsApp screenshot of a UPI transaction confirmation is not a valid receipt under Section 26. Demand a signed receipt specifying the amount, date, period covered, and property address. Pay by bank transfer or UPI and retain the transaction record as a backup.

Under Section 22 of the MRCA, forcible eviction without a court order is illegal regardless of what your Leave and Licence Agreement says about notice period. Lock-changing, utility disconnection, and physical blocking of entry are all illegal under this section.

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Alt: Maharashtra Rent Control Act deposit cap — two months rent maximum for PG tenants in Andheri East Mumbai

BedR requires all Andheri East listings to display the verified deposit amount on the listing card before tenant contact. If a BedR-listed owner demands above the displayed deposit amount at any stage, report it directly through the BedR platform. Every BedR listing also includes a Leave and Licence agreement template that complies with Maharashtra's legal requirements.

The Broker Problem in Andheri East : Why It Is Worse Here Than Anywhere Else in Mumbai

Andheri East has the highest concentration of broker-disguised "owner" listings in Mumbai's PG market. The Marol and JB Nagar sub-localities are particularly dense with this pattern. The mechanics are consistent: a broker lists a property on 99acres or NoBroker using a photograph of the owner's WhatsApp profile and the owner's building address, but with a different contact number routing to the broker's network. The tenant calls, believes they are speaking to the owner, visits the property, and is asked for a brokerage fee at the point of signing often framed as a "documentation charge" or "society processing fee."

Five red flags specific to Andheri East broker listings:

One — the listed contact number does not match the number that answers when you call. Ask the person who answers: "Are you the property owner?" If there is a pause before an indirect answer, you are speaking to a broker.

Two — the property is listed on 99acres, MagicBricks, and Housing.com simultaneously with slightly different prices and different owner names. A genuine owner lists on one or two platforms uniformly.

Three — no CHS registration number is provided for the building when you ask. Every registered society building in Andheri East has a Maharashtra Housing Society registration number. An owner who cannot provide it either does not own the property or is not the person you should be dealing with.

Four — the first call involves a redirect to a "manager" or "property executive" who then arranges the visit. Each handoff is a layer of brokerage.

Five — the deposit discussion happens verbally before visit, with no written disclosure. BedR shows deposit amount before contact. Any listing where deposit terms are "discussed at meeting" is a negotiation setup designed to extract more than the legal maximum.

Sub-Locality Head-to-Head: Which One Is Right for You

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Alt: Rent comparison table for PG in Andheri East sub-localities under Rs 15,000 per month — Marol vs Chakala vs JB Nagar 2026

Your Priority	Best Sub-Locality	Why
Shortest walk to SEEPZ Gate 1	Marol	5 to 8 min by auto — closest verified zone
Fastest metro access to BKC	Chakala / JB Nagar	2 stations to Marol Naka, then Aqua Line south
Lowest verified rent under Rs 12,000	Saki Naka	Twin sharing from Rs 9,500 with same Aqua Line BKC access
Best ladies PG options with CCTV	Shere Punjab Colony	Highest ladies-only verified inventory in Andheri East
Best food-included options	Chakala / JB Nagar	Highest density of food-included verified PGs in the belt
Night shift SEEPZ access	Marol or Andheri Kurla Road	24-hour access buildings most common — filter on BedR
Maximum value under Rs 15,000	Saki Naka or Andheri Kurla Road	Lowest price for equivalent SEEPZ and BKC access

How to Search and Book on BedR for Andheri East

Step one: go to BedR's locality search and enter "Andheri East." Use the sub-locality filter to narrow to Marol, Chakala, Saki Naka, or Andheri Kurla Road depending on which zone this guide has identified as your correct match based on employer and budget.

Step two: filter by walk time to metro. BedR listing cards show verified walk time to the nearest metro exit in minutes. For SEEPZ employees targeting MIDC Andheri station, filter for listings under 15 minutes walk. For BKC-bound professionals targeting Marol Naka interchange, filter for listings under 12 minutes.

Step three: check the deposit amount before making contact. Every BedR listing shows the confirmed deposit on the listing card. If the deposit shown is above two months' rent, report it before booking. BedR's verification requires deposit disclosure upfront this field cannot be blank or hidden.

Step four: schedule an in-person visit. All BedR listings allow visit scheduling before any payment. Never skip the visit regardless of how strong the listing looks. Verified means the listing is real. It does not mean you should not inspect the room before committing.

Step five: confirm the Leave and Licence Agreement template before signing. BedR provides a Maharashtra-compliant template. Request registration at your nearest Sub-Registrar's Office within 30 days of moving in.