Ahmedabad Property Guide 2026: Prices by Area, Rents, Metro, Commonwealth Games, Stamp Duty and Checklist

Ahmedabad Property Guide 2026: Prices, Rents & Costs

Updated 12 October 2026 · Covers Ahmedabad, its suburbs and GIFT City · Reading time: 13 minutes

By YOUR AUTHOR NAME · Figures checked against the sources listed at the end · How we compiled this guide

Illustration of the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad with a curved footbridge and apartment towersApartment towers along the Sabarmati riverfront promenade, with a curved steel footbridge over the river and a sign reading Ahmedabad property guide 2026.AhmedabadProperty guide, 2026

Ahmedabad is one of India's most affordable large housing markets, with growth moving west along SG Highway and north towards Gandhinagar.

Short answer: Flats in Ahmedabad cost about ₹5,900 per sq ft on average in 2026, according to Square Yards listings. That ranges from about ₹3,700 in Vastral and ₹3,800 in Naroda to ₹8,950 in Bodakdev and Thaltej, and ₹12,700 in GIFT City. Ahmedabad is the cheapest of India's eight biggest housing markets and the largest tier-2 market, with 51,148 homes sold in 2025. Prices are rising slowly, about 3% a year on Knight Frank's figures, while gross rental yields of about 3.5% to 5% are among India's highest. Stamp duty and registration cost 5.9% for men and 4.9% for women. The completed metro to Gandhinagar, the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the bullet train, due by 2029, are the big growth stories.

Key takeaways

• Flats average about ₹5,900 per sq ft, from ₹3,700 in Vastral to ₹8,950 in Bodakdev and Thaltej and ₹12,700 in GIFT City.
• Ahmedabad is the cheapest of India's eight biggest markets and the largest tier-2 market, with 51,148 homes sold in 2025.
• Prices are rising about 3% a year on Knight Frank's figures, while unsold stock rose 10% to 8.1 quarters of sales.
• Gross rental yields of about 3.4% to 5.1% are among India's highest.
• Stamp duty is 4.9% plus 1% registration; women buying alone pay no registration fee. The metro now reaches Gandhinagar, and the city hosts the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

On this page

1. Ahmedabad property at a glance
2. Map of areas and metro
3. Property prices by area
4. What your budget buys
5. Price trends
6. Area guide
7. Rents and rental yield
8. EMI or rent?
9. Sales, supply and demand
10. Metro, bullet train and the Commonwealth Games
11. Stamp duty, jantri and buying costs
12. Buying cost calculator
13. Buyer's checklist
14. Resale vs. new flat
15. Outlook for 2026 and 2027
16. Risks
17. Glossary
18. Frequently asked questions
19. Related guides
20. How we compiled this guide
21. Sources and resources

Ahmedabad property at a glance

Four key figures for Ahmedabad property in 2026Four panels: average asking price 5,900 rupees per square foot; 51,148 homes sold in 2025, the most of any tier-2 city; 8.1 quarters needed to sell unsold homes; and stamp duty of 4.9 percent plus 1 percent registration.₹5,900Average asking price persq ftSquare Yards, 202651,148Homes sold in 2025, toptier-2 cityPropEquity8.1 quartersTo sell unsold homes atcurrent salesKnight Frank, H1 20264.9% + 1%Stamp duty +registrationWomen: no registration fee

Figure 1. Ahmedabad property in four numbers. Sources as labelled.

Table 1. Key figures for Ahmedabad housing, 2026

Measure	Figure	Source
Average asking price	₹5,900 per sq ft, +0.6% in a quarter	Square Yards, 2026
Average price, all sales	₹5,295 per sq ft, +7% in a quarter	PropTiger, Q2 2026
Weighted average price	₹4,826 per sq ft, +3% in a year	Knight Frank, H1 2026
Homes sold, Jan–Sep 2026	14,300	Knight Frank
Homes sold, 2025	51,148, −8%; the largest tier-2 market	PropEquity
Homes launched, H1 2026	11,077, +3%	Knight Frank
Unsold homes	37,727, +10%; 8.1 quarters of sales	Knight Frank, June 2026
Gross rental yield	About 3.4% to 5.1% by area	Square Yards
Stamp duty and registration	5.9%; 4.9% for a woman buying alone	Gujarat rates
Metro	About 68 km on four lines, to Gandhinagar and GIFT City	Gujarat Metro Rail

Average asking price per square foot in 13 Indian cities, 2026Bar chart of Square Yards city averages: Mumbai 37,700, Navi Mumbai 19,000, Delhi 18,200, Gurgaon 15,100, Pune 13,550, Noida 12,650, Bangalore 12,400, Hyderabad 9,400, Chennai 9,200, Kolkata 6,800, Ahmedabad 5,900, Jaipur 4,950, Surat 4,550 rupees per square foot. Ahmedabad is highlighted.0₹10,000₹20,000₹30,000₹40,000Mumbai: ₹37,700Mumbai₹37,700Navi Mumbai: ₹19,000Navi Mumbai₹19,000Delhi: ₹18,200Delhi₹18,200Gurgaon: ₹15,100Gurgaon₹15,100Pune: ₹13,550Pune₹13,550Noida: ₹12,650Noida₹12,650Bangalore: ₹12,400Bangalore₹12,400Hyderabad: ₹9,400Hyderabad₹9,400Chennai: ₹9,200Chennai₹9,200Kolkata: ₹6,800Kolkata₹6,800Ahmedabad: ₹5,900Ahmedabad₹5,900Jaipur: ₹4,950Jaipur₹4,950Surat: ₹4,550Surat₹4,550

Figure 2. Average asking price per sq ft in the 13 cities covered by our guides, with Ahmedabad highlighted. Source: Square Yards, 2026.

At about ₹5,900 per sq ft, Ahmedabad is the third cheapest of the 13 cities in our guides, at about 16% of Mumbai’s average.

Map of areas and metro

Schematic map of Ahmedabad's main residential areas with average asking prices and metro linesSchematic, not to scale. The Sabarmati river runs north to south through Ahmedabad, with the Old City on the east bank. The premium west includes Thaltej, Bodakdev, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Vastrapur, Satellite, Prahlad Nagar, Ambli, Bopal and Shela around SG Highway; the north includes Naranpura, Gota, New Ranip and Chandkheda towards Gandhinagar and GIFT City; the east includes Naroda, Nikol and Vastral; Maninagar is to the south. The Blue, Red, Yellow and Violet metro lines and the SP Ring Road are shown. Average asking prices range from 3,700 rupees per square foot in Vastral to 12,700 in GIFT City.SP Ring RoadSabarmati riverSG HighwayBlue Line, Thaltej–Vastral (open)Red Line, Motera–APMC (open)Yellow Line to Gandhinagar (open)Violet Line to GIFT City (open)GIFT City₹12,700Chandkheda₹4,950New Ranip₹4,750Gota₹5,550Naranpura₹6,550Thaltej₹8,950Bodakdev₹8,950Sindhu Bhavan Road₹8,900Vastrapur₹8,200Satellite₹8,500Prahlad Nagar₹7,950Bopal₹5,550Ambli₹8,850Shela₹5,400Maninagar₹5,350Naroda₹3,800Nikol₹4,100Vastral₹3,700Old City✈AirportTo GandhinagarSchematic, not to scale

Figure 3. Ahmedabad's main residential areas with average asking price per sq ft, the metro lines and the SP Ring Road. Schematic, not to scale.

The Sabarmati river divides Ahmedabad. The Old City and the older eastern areas (Maninagar, Nikol, Naroda, Vastral) lie on the east bank and are the cheapest. Most new homes and offices are in the west along Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway (SG Highway): Thaltej, Bodakdev, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Prahlad Nagar, Vastrapur and Satellite, with Ambli, Bopal and Shela further out. The north (Naranpura, Gota, New Ranip, Chandkheda) leads towards Motera, Gandhinagar and GIFT City. The 76 km Sardar Patel (SP) Ring Road circles the city. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) governs the core city and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) the wider region.

Property prices by area

In short: flats in Ahmedabad average about ₹5,900 per sq ft. Of the areas in this guide, Vastral (₹3,700) and Naroda (₹3,800) are the cheapest, and GIFT City (₹12,700) and Thaltej (₹8,950) the most expensive.

Average asking price per square foot in 18 Ahmedabad areas, 2026Horizontal bar chart. GIFT City is highest at 12,700 rupees per square foot, followed by Bodakdev and Thaltej at 8,950 and Sindhu Bhavan Road at 8,900. Naroda is 3,800 and Vastral 3,700. The city average is 5,900.0₹3,500₹7,000₹10,500₹14,000GIFT City: ₹12,700GIFT City₹12,700Bodakdev: ₹8,950Bodakdev₹8,950Thaltej: ₹8,950Thaltej₹8,950Sindhu Bhavan Road: ₹8,900Sindhu Bhavan Road₹8,900Ambli: ₹8,850Ambli₹8,850Satellite: ₹8,500Satellite₹8,500Vastrapur: ₹8,200Vastrapur₹8,200Prahlad Nagar: ₹7,950Prahlad Nagar₹7,950Naranpura: ₹6,550Naranpura₹6,550Gota: ₹5,550Gota₹5,550Bopal: ₹5,550Bopal₹5,550Shela: ₹5,400Shela₹5,400Maninagar: ₹5,350Maninagar₹5,350Chandkheda: ₹4,950Chandkheda₹4,950New Ranip: ₹4,750New Ranip₹4,750Nikol: ₹4,100Nikol₹4,100Naroda: ₹3,800Naroda₹3,800Vastral: ₹3,700Vastral₹3,700

Figure 4. Average asking price per sq ft by area, June to October 2026. Source: Square Yards.

Select a column heading to sort. Enter a budget to see how much floor area it buys in each area at the average asking price.

Budget (₹ lakh)

Table 2. Prices and yields in 18 Ahmedabad areas

Area	Price per sq ft	Area for budget	Recent change	Gross yield	Vs. city average	Zone
GIFT City	₹12,700		+24.4%	n/a	+115%	Gandhinagar
Bodakdev	₹8,950		−3.9%	3.8%	+52%	West
Thaltej	₹8,950		+4.0%	3.4%	+52%	West
Sindhu Bhavan Road	₹8,900		+1.1%	n/a	+51%	West
Ambli	₹8,850		−0.4%	n/a	+50%	West
Satellite	₹8,500		+3.9%	4.2%	+44%	West
Vastrapur	₹8,200		−5.3%	3.4%	+39%	West
Prahlad Nagar	₹7,950		−2.1%	4.2%	+35%	West
Naranpura	₹6,550		−2.2%	3.9%	+11%	North-West
Gota	₹5,550		+2.9%	3.8%	−6%	North-West
Bopal	₹5,550		+6.6%	5.0%	−6%	West
Shela	₹5,400		+0.5%	5.1%	−8%	West
Maninagar	₹5,350		0.0%	n/a	−9%	South
Chandkheda	₹4,950		+1.5%	4.4%	−16%	North
New Ranip	₹4,750		+1.5%	n/a	−19%	North
Nikol	₹4,100		+1.3%	n/a	−31%	East
Naroda	₹3,800		−0.3%	n/a	−36%	East
Vastral	₹3,700		−3.1%	n/a	−37%	East

Source: Square Yards area pages, June to October 2026. Prices are averages of listed asking prices for apartments. Square Yards labels the recent change inconsistently as quarterly or yearly, and large swings, such as GIFT City's +24%, reflect changes in which projects are listed. Square Yards' city page gives ₹5,900 as the headline average but ₹6,500 in its property-type table; we use ₹5,900. Yields shown as n/a were missing or implausible on the source page. "Vs. city average" compares each area with ₹5,900.

Average asking price in each Ahmedabad area compared with the city averageDiverging bar chart. Compared with the Ahmedabad average of 5,900 rupees per square foot, GIFT City is 115 percent higher and Vastral is 37 percent lower.−50%0%+50%+100%+150%GIFT City+115%Bodakdev+52%Thaltej+52%Sindhu Bhavan Road+51%Ambli+50%Satellite+44%Vastrapur+39%Prahlad Nagar+35%Naranpura+11%Gota−6%Bopal−6%Shela−8%Maninagar−9%Chandkheda−16%New Ranip−19%Nikol−31%Naroda−36%Vastral−37%

Figure 5. Average asking price in each area compared with the city average of ₹5,900 per sq ft. Calculated from Square Yards data.

Average asking price per square foot by Ahmedabad micro-marketBar chart. Central 7,750 rupees per square foot, SG Highway 6,600, Gandhinagar 5,950, Sanand 5,350, Ahmedabad North 5,250, Ahmedabad South 4,250 and Ahmedabad East 3,900.0₹2,500₹5,000₹7,500₹10,000Central: ₹7,750Central₹7,750SG Highway: ₹6,600SG Highway₹6,600Gandhinagar: ₹5,950Gandhinagar₹5,950Sanand: ₹5,350Sanand₹5,350North: ₹5,250North₹5,250South: ₹4,250South₹4,250East: ₹3,900East₹3,900

Figure 6. Average asking price per sq ft by micro-market. Source: Square Yards, 2026.

Ahmedabad areas grouped by price compared with the city averageFour panels grouping Ahmedabad areas by average asking price relative to the city average of 5,900 rupees per square foot. Under 75% of the city average: Vastral, Naroda, Nikol. 75% to 100%: New Ranip, Chandkheda, Maninagar, Shela, Gota, Bopal. 100% to 125%: Naranpura. Over 125% of the city average: Prahlad Nagar, Vastrapur, Satellite, Ambli, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Thaltej, GIFT City.Under 75% of the cityaverage3 areasVastralNarodaNikol75% to 100%6 areasNew RanipChandkhedaManinagarShelaGotaBopal100% to 125%1 areaNaranpuraOver 125% of the cityaverage8 areasPrahlad NagarVastrapurSatelliteAmbliSindhu Bhavan RoadBodakdevThaltejGIFT City

Figure 7. Areas in this guide grouped by how their average asking price compares with the Ahmedabad average of ₹5,900 per sq ft. Calculated from Square Yards data.

What your budget buys

Floor area that 1 crore rupees buys in each Ahmedabad areaBar chart. One crore rupees buys about 2,700 square feet in Vastral and 2,630 in Naroda, about 2,020 in Chandkheda and 1,800 in Gota and Bopal, about 1,120 in Bodakdev and Thaltej, and about 790 in GIFT City.0 sq ft1,000 sq ft2,000 sq ft3,000 sq ftVastral: 2,703 sq ftVastral2,703 sq ftNaroda: 2,632 sq ftNaroda2,632 sq ftNikol: 2,439 sq ftNikol2,439 sq ftNew Ranip: 2,105 sq ftNew Ranip2,105 sq ftChandkheda: 2,020 sq ftChandkheda2,020 sq ftManinagar: 1,869 sq ftManinagar1,869 sq ftShela: 1,852 sq ftShela1,852 sq ftGota: 1,802 sq ftGota1,802 sq ftBopal: 1,802 sq ftBopal1,802 sq ftNaranpura: 1,527 sq ftNaranpura1,527 sq ftPrahlad Nagar: 1,258 sq ftPrahlad Nagar1,258 sq ftVastrapur: 1,220 sq ftVastrapur1,220 sq ftSatellite: 1,176 sq ftSatellite1,176 sq ftAmbli: 1,130 sq ftAmbli1,130 sq ftSindhu Bhavan Road: 1,124 sq ftSindhu Bhavan Road1,124 sq ftBodakdev: 1,117 sq ftBodakdev1,117 sq ftThaltej: 1,117 sq ftThaltej1,117 sq ftGIFT City: 787 sq ftGIFT City787 sq ft

Figure 8. Floor area that ₹1 crore buys at each area's average asking price. Calculated from Square Yards data.

Table 3. What your budget buys in Ahmedabad

Budget	Where to look	Typical size at average prices
Under ₹40 lakh	Vastral, Naroda, Nikol	About 975 to 1,080 sq ft: a 2 BHK
₹40 lakh to ₹75 lakh	New Ranip, Chandkheda, Maninagar, Shela, Bopal, Gota	About 720 to 1,580 sq ft: a 2 or 3 BHK
₹75 lakh to ₹1.5 crore	Naranpura, Prahlad Nagar, Vastrapur, Satellite	About 880 to 2,290 sq ft: a 2 to 4 BHK
Above ₹1.5 crore	Bodakdev, Thaltej, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Ambli, GIFT City	About 1,180 sq ft and up

Calculated from Square Yards average asking prices. Use the budget column in Table 2 for any amount.

Price of a 1,000 sq ft flat in each Ahmedabad area at average asking pricesBar chart. At average asking prices, a 1,000 square foot flat costs about ₹1.27 crore in GIFT City and about ₹37 lakh in Vastral.0₹50 lakh₹1 crore₹1.5 croreGIFT City: ₹1.27 croreGIFT City₹1.27 croreBodakdev: ₹90 lakhBodakdev₹90 lakhThaltej: ₹90 lakhThaltej₹90 lakhSindhu Bhavan Road: ₹89 lakhSindhu Bhavan Road₹89 lakhAmbli: ₹88 lakhAmbli₹88 lakhSatellite: ₹85 lakhSatellite₹85 lakhVastrapur: ₹82 lakhVastrapur₹82 lakhPrahlad Nagar: ₹80 lakhPrahlad Nagar₹80 lakhNaranpura: ₹66 lakhNaranpura₹66 lakhGota: ₹56 lakhGota₹56 lakhBopal: ₹56 lakhBopal₹56 lakhShela: ₹54 lakhShela₹54 lakhManinagar: ₹54 lakhManinagar₹54 lakhChandkheda: ₹50 lakhChandkheda₹50 lakhNew Ranip: ₹48 lakhNew Ranip₹48 lakhNikol: ₹41 lakhNikol₹41 lakhNaroda: ₹38 lakhNaroda₹38 lakhVastral: ₹37 lakhVastral₹37 lakh

Figure 9. What a typical 1,000 sq ft flat (roughly a 2 BHK) costs in each area at its average asking price, before stamp duty and other costs. Calculated from Square Yards data.

Price trends

Ahmedabad home price growth reported by three sourcesBar chart. PropTiger 7 percent in the quarter to Q2 2026, Knight Frank 3 percent in the year to H1 2026, and Square Yards 0.56 percent in the latest quarter.0%2%4%6%8%PropTigerAverage price, Q2 2026, in a quarter+7%Knight FrankWeighted average, H1 2026, in a year+3%Square YardsAsking prices, latest quarter+0.56%

Figure 10. Ahmedabad price growth from three measures. Note the different periods. Sources: PropTiger, via Outlook Money, August 2026; Knight Frank India, H1 2026; Square Yards, 2026.

Ahmedabad's prices are rising, but slowly. Knight Frank's weighted average rose 3% in the year to H1 2026, to ₹4,826 per sq ft. PropTiger recorded a sharper 7% rise in the single quarter to Q2 2026, the strongest of the eight big cities it tracks, though its average of ₹5,295 is still the lowest of the eight. Square Yards' asking prices rose about 0.6% in the latest quarter.

Recent change in average asking price by Ahmedabad areaDiverging bar chart of recent asking price changes in Ahmedabad. GIFT City rose most, by 24.4 percent; Vastrapur changed least, by -5.3 percent.−20%−10%0%+10%+20%+30%+40%GIFT City+24.4%Bopal+6.6%Thaltej+4.0%Satellite+3.9%Gota+2.9%New Ranip+1.5%Chandkheda+1.5%Nikol+1.3%Sindhu Bhavan Road+1.1%Shela+0.5%Maninagar+0.0%Naroda−0.3%Ambli−0.4%Prahlad Nagar−2.1%Naranpura−2.2%Vastral−3.1%Bodakdev−3.9%Vastrapur−5.3%

Figure 11. Recent change in average asking price by area. Source: Square Yards, 2026. Periods are labelled inconsistently by the source, and large swings reflect changes in listings.

Changes vary widely between areas. Bopal (+6.6%), Thaltej (+4.0%) and Satellite (+3.9%) rose, while Vastrapur (−5.3%) and Bodakdev (−3.9%) slipped, mostly because of which projects were listed at the time.

Area guide

GIFT City

₹12,700 per sq ft · 2 BHK rent about ₹37,750 a month. India's international finance and tech city near Gandhinagar, with new high-rise towers and the Violet Line metro. Suits: finance and tech professionals working in GIFT City.

Bodakdev

₹8,950 per sq ft · gross yield about 3.8% · 2 BHK rent about ₹30,500 a month. Upmarket western area off SG Highway with large apartments, clubs and offices. Suits: families wanting an established premium western address.

Thaltej

₹8,950 per sq ft · gross yield about 3.4% · 2 BHK rent about ₹27,000 a month. Premium area at the western end of the Blue Line metro, near SG Highway. Suits: buyers wanting premium homes with metro access.

Sindhu Bhavan Road

₹8,900 per sq ft. Fast-growing luxury corridor of new towers, restaurants and showrooms. Suits: top-end buyers wanting new luxury apartments.

Ambli

₹8,850 per sq ft. Western area near Bopal and the Ambli–Bopal road with large new projects. Suits: families wanting premium space in the west.

Satellite

₹8,500 per sq ft · gross yield about 4.2% · 2 BHK rent about ₹21,800 a month. Established central-west area with shops, schools and older apartments. Suits: families wanting a central, established neighbourhood.

Vastrapur

₹8,200 per sq ft · gross yield about 3.4% · 2 BHK rent about ₹29,650 a month. Central-west area around Vastrapur Lake, close to IIM Ahmedabad. Suits: professionals wanting a central address near offices and the lake.

Prahlad Nagar

₹7,950 per sq ft · gross yield about 4.2% · 2 BHK rent about ₹30,600 a month. Commercial and residential hub with corporate offices and malls. Suits: professionals working around the SG Highway business district.

Naranpura

₹6,550 per sq ft · gross yield about 3.9% · 2 BHK rent about ₹22,450 a month. Established area home to the new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. Suits: families wanting a central area that will host Commonwealth Games events.

Gota

₹5,550 per sq ft · gross yield about 3.8% · 2 BHK rent about ₹21,400 a month. Growing area on SG Highway towards Gandhinagar with many mid-priced projects. Suits: mid-budget buyers commuting towards Gandhinagar.

Bopal

₹5,550 per sq ft · gross yield about 5.0% · 2 BHK rent about ₹32,000 a month. Large western suburb with gated societies, schools and shops. Suits: families wanting value in the west.

Shela

₹5,400 per sq ft · gross yield about 5.1% · 2 BHK rent about ₹27,900 a month. New-supply area beyond South Bopal with large townships. Suits: first-time buyers and landlords seeking higher yields.

Maninagar

₹5,350 per sq ft. Old, well-connected southern area with a railway station and markets. Suits: buyers wanting an established southern neighbourhood.

Chandkheda

₹4,950 per sq ft · gross yield about 4.4% · 2 BHK rent about ₹22,300 a month. Northern suburb near Motera and the Narendra Modi Stadium, on the Yellow Line metro. Suits: budget buyers in the north with metro access to Gandhinagar.

New Ranip

₹4,750 per sq ft · 2 BHK rent about ₹18,150 a month. Residential area north of Ranip with many mid-priced societies. Suits: budget buyers in the north.

Nikol

₹4,100 per sq ft. Eastern area near the Blue Line metro with affordable flats. Suits: budget buyers and families in the east.

Naroda

₹3,800 per sq ft. Industrial and residential area in the north-east. Suits: buyers on a tight budget.

Vastral

₹3,700 per sq ft. Eastern suburb at the end of the Blue Line metro, with affordable projects. Suits: first-time buyers wanting the lowest prices with metro access.

Prices, yields and rents: Square Yards, 2026. Descriptions are general; check individual projects.

Rents and rental yield

In short: A 2 BHK rents for about ₹18,000 to ₹32,000 a month in most areas, and more in GIFT City. Gross yields are about 3.4% to 5.1%, among India's highest; Shela and Bopal return about 5%.

Average monthly rent for a 2 BHK in 11 Ahmedabad areas, Square Yards listingsBar chart. GIFT City about 37,750 rupees a month; Bopal 32,000; Prahlad Nagar 30,600 and Bodakdev 30,500; Vastrapur 29,650; Shela 27,900; Thaltej 27,000; Naranpura 22,450; Chandkheda 22,300; Satellite 21,800; Gota 21,400; and New Ranip 18,150.0₹10k₹20k₹30k₹40kGIFT City: ₹37,750GIFT City₹37,750Bopal: ₹32,000Bopal₹32,000Prahlad Nagar: ₹30,600Prahlad Nagar₹30,600Bodakdev: ₹30,500Bodakdev₹30,500Vastrapur: ₹29,650Vastrapur₹29,650Shela: ₹27,900Shela₹27,900Thaltej: ₹27,000Thaltej₹27,000Naranpura: ₹22,450Naranpura₹22,450Chandkheda: ₹22,300Chandkheda₹22,300Satellite: ₹21,800Satellite₹21,800Gota: ₹21,400Gota₹21,400New Ranip: ₹18,150New Ranip₹18,150

Figure 12. Average monthly rent for a 2 BHK, where listed. Source: Square Yards area pages, 2026.

A 2 BHK rents for about ₹18,000 to ₹32,000 a month in most of Ahmedabad, and more in GIFT City. Because prices are low, rents return a relatively high share of the price.

Gross rental yield in 11 Ahmedabad areasBar chart. Shela 5.1 percent and Bopal 5.0 percent are highest, then Chandkheda 4.4 percent, Satellite 4.2 percent and Prahlad Nagar 4.2 percent. Thaltej 3.4 percent and Vastrapur 3.4 percent are lowest.0%2%4%6%Shela: 5.1%Shela5.1%Bopal: 5.0%Bopal5.0%Chandkheda: 4.4%Chandkheda4.4%Satellite: 4.2%Satellite4.2%Prahlad Nagar: 4.2%Prahlad Nagar4.2%Naranpura: 3.9%Naranpura3.9%Gota: 3.8%Gota3.8%Bodakdev: 3.8%Bodakdev3.8%Vastrapur: 3.4%Vastrapur3.4%Thaltej: 3.4%Thaltej3.4%

Figure 13. Gross rental yield in areas with data. Source: Square Yards, 2026.

Price per square foot against gross rental yield in Ahmedabad areasScatter chart of 10 Ahmedabad areas. Shela has the highest yield at 5.1 percent at 5,400 rupees per square foot; Thaltej has the lowest at 3.4 percent at 8,950.₹4,000₹5,000₹6,000₹7,000₹8,000₹9,000₹10,0002%3%4%5%6%Average asking price per sq ftGross rental yieldShelaBopalChandkhedaSatellitePrahlad NagarNaranpuraGotaBodakdevVastrapurThaltejShela: ₹5,400 per sq ft, 5.1%Bopal: ₹5,550 per sq ft, 5.0%Chandkheda: ₹4,950 per sq ft, 4.4%Satellite: ₹8,500 per sq ft, 4.2%Prahlad Nagar: ₹7,950 per sq ft, 4.2%Naranpura: ₹6,550 per sq ft, 3.9%Gota: ₹5,550 per sq ft, 3.8%Bodakdev: ₹8,950 per sq ft, 3.8%Vastrapur: ₹8,200 per sq ft, 3.4%Thaltej: ₹8,950 per sq ft, 3.4%

Figure 14. Average asking price against gross rental yield for 11 areas with yield data. Source: Square Yards, 2026.

Newer western suburbs such as Shela and Bopal return about 5% gross, while the premium SG Highway areas return about 3.4% to 3.8%.

EMI or rent?

Monthly EMI compared with rent on Ahmedabad flats of three pricesGrouped bar chart. On a 50 lakh rupee flat the EMI is about 33,458 rupees against rent of about 16,667. On a 1 crore rupee flat the EMI is about 66,915 rupees against rent of about 33,333. On a 2 crore rupee flat the EMI is about 1,33,830 rupees against rent of about 66,667.Monthly EMIMonthly rent0₹50,000₹1,00,000₹1,50,000₹50 lakh₹33,458₹16,667₹1 crore₹66,915₹33,333₹2 crore₹1,33,830₹66,667

Figure 15. Monthly EMI and rent on the same flat: 80% loan, 20 years, 8%; rent at a 4% gross yield.

Table 4. Monthly EMI compared with rent on the same flat

Flat price	Down payment (20%)	Monthly EMI	Typical monthly rent	EMI ÷ rent
₹50 lakh	₹10 lakh	₹33,458	₹16,667	2.0×
₹1 crore	₹20 lakh	₹66,915	₹33,333	2.0×
₹2 crore	₹40 lakh	₹1,33,830	₹66,667	2.0×

Owning costs about 2.0 times as much each month as renting the same flat, a smaller gap than in most big cities. Home loans became slightly dearer after the Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 0.25 percentage points on 7 October 2026.

Monthly EMI on a typical Ahmedabad flat at five interest ratesBar chart. For an ₹47 lakh loan over 20 years, the EMI is about 38,024 rupees a month at 7.5 percent and 43,997 at 9.5 percent.0₹20,000₹40,000₹60,0007.5%: ₹38,0247.5%₹38,0248%: ₹39,4808%₹39,4808.5%: ₹40,9618.5%₹40,9619%: ₹42,4679%₹42,4679.5%: ₹43,9979.5%₹43,997

Figure 16. Monthly EMI on an 80% loan of ₹47 lakh over 20 years, for a 1,000 sq ft flat at the Ahmedabad average of ₹5,900 per sq ft. The highlighted 8% is the rate used elsewhere in this guide.

Each half-point rise in the interest rate adds about ₹1,456 a month to the EMI on this loan, so compare lenders and ask how your rate is linked to the repo rate.

Sales, supply and demand

Homes sold in India's eight largest cities, January to September 2026Bar chart. Mumbai region 72,804 homes, Bengaluru 43,140, Pune 36,402, NCR 35,574, Hyderabad 29,125, Ahmedabad 14,300, Chennai 13,871 and Kolkata 13,022.020,00040,00060,00080,000Mumbai: 72,804Mumbai72,804Bengaluru: 43,140Bengaluru43,140Pune: 36,402Pune36,402NCR: 35,574NCR35,574Hyderabad: 29,125Hyderabad29,125Ahmedabad: 14,300Ahmedabad14,300Chennai: 13,871Chennai13,871Kolkata: 13,022Kolkata13,022

Figure 17. Homes sold in January to September 2026. Source: Knight Frank India, via Investment Guru India.

Knight Frank counted 14,300 homes sold in Ahmedabad in January to September 2026, the sixth-largest of India's eight big markets. In the first half, sales rose 2% to 9,581 and launches rose 3% to 11,077, but unsold stock rose 10% to 37,727 homes, or 8.1 quarters of sales. PropTiger, which counts differently, recorded a 20% fall in sales to 7,541 in Q2 2026.

Ahmedabad housing market, H1 2026Four panels: 9,581 homes sold in H1 2026, up 2 percent; 11,077 homes launched, up 3 percent; 37,727 unsold homes, up 10 percent; and a weighted average price of 4,826 rupees per square foot, up 3 percent.9,581Homes sold, H1 2026+2%, Knight Frank11,077Homes launched, H1 2026+3%, Knight Frank37,727Unsold homes, June 2026+10%, Knight Frank₹4,826Weighted average priceper sq ft+3%, Knight Frank

Figure 18. Ahmedabad housing market, H1 2026. Source: Knight Frank India Real Estate H1 2026.

Homes sold in eight tier-2 cities, 2024 and 2025Dot chart. Ahmedabad fell from 55,315 to 51,148 homes, down 8 percent, but remained by far the largest tier-2 market. Surat fell from 23,342 to 19,835, Vadodara from 17,045 to 13,798, Gandhinagar from 13,884 to 13,710, Nashik from 12,492 to 11,188, Jaipur from 10,271 to 9,758 and Nagpur from 7,653 to 6,260. Mohali rose from 4,554 to 6,118.20242025020,00040,00060,000Ahmedabad: 55,315 to 51,148Ahmedabad51,148 · −8%Surat: 23,342 to 19,835Surat19,835 · −15%Vadodara: 17,045 to 13,798Vadodara13,798 · −19%Gandhinagar: 13,884 to 13,710Gandhinagar13,710 · −1%Nashik: 12,492 to 11,188Nashik11,188 · −10%Jaipur: 10,271 to 9,758Jaipur9,758 · −5%Nagpur: 7,653 to 6,260Nagpur6,260 · −18%Mohali: 4,554 to 6,118Mohali6,118 · +34%

Figure 19. Homes sold in eight tier-2 cities, 2024 and 2025. Source: PropEquity, via Business Standard.

On PropEquity's wider count, Ahmedabad sold 51,148 homes in 2025, down 8%, but more than twice as many as any other tier-2 city.

Share of Ahmedabad home sales by price, H1 2025 and H1 2026Stacked bar chart. Homes under 50 lakh rupees were 32 percent of sales in H1 2025 and 31 percent in H1 2026; homes of 50 lakh to 1 crore 45 and 43 percent; 1 to 2 crore 16 and 18 percent; and 2 to 5 crore 6 and 7 percent.Under ₹50 lakh₹50 lakh–1 crore₹1–2 crore₹2–5 crore0%25%50%75%100%H1 202532%45%16%6%H1 202631%43%18%7%

Figure 20. Share of home sales by price. Source: Knight Frank India, H1 2025 and H1 2026.

Ahmedabad remains a mid-market city: about three-quarters of homes sold cost under ₹1 crore, though sales above ₹1 crore are slowly rising.

Share of Ahmedabad home sales by zone, H1 2026Bar chart. West Ahmedabad had 32 percent of sales, North 26 percent, East 21 percent, South 11 percent and Central 10 percent.0%10%20%30%40%West: 32%West32%North: 26%North26%East: 21%East21%South: 11%South11%Central: 10%Central10%

Figure 21. Share of home sales by zone. Source: Knight Frank India, H1 2026.

Ahmedabad office market, H1 2026Four panels: 0.8 million square feet of office space leased in H1 2026, unchanged; 1.7 million square feet completed, up 237 percent; average office rent 45 rupees per square foot a month, up 3 percent; and vacancy of 37.1 percent.0.8 mn sq ftOffice space leased, H12026 (flat)Knight Frank1.7 mn sq ftNew offices completed(+237%)Knight Frank₹45Office rent per sq ft amonth (+3%)Knight Frank37.1%Office vacancyKnight Frank

Figure 22. Ahmedabad office market, H1 2026. Source: Knight Frank India.

The office market is small and has a lot of empty space: vacancy is about 37%, and leasing was flat at 0.8 million sq ft in H1 2026. Housing demand comes mainly from local businesses, traders and families rather than large IT employers.

Metro, bullet train and the Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad infrastructure and events timelineTimeline. November 2025: Ahmedabad confirmed as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. January 2026: Metro Phase 2 completed to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. June 2026: the Union Cabinet approves the 6 kilometre metro line to the airport. 2027: the first bullet train section, Surat to Bilimora, due to open. End of 2029: the bullet train to Ahmedabad due. October 2030: the Commonwealth Games.Nov 2025Ahmedabad confirmed as host of the 2030 Commonwealth GamesJan 2026Metro Phase 2 completed to Mahatma Mandir, GandhinagarJun 2026Union Cabinet approves the 6 km metro line to the airport2027First bullet train section, Surat–Bilimora, due to open2029Bullet train to Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) due by end-2029Oct 2030Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

Figure 23. Ahmedabad infrastructure and event milestones. Dates after October 2026 are targets. Sources: Wikipedia; News on AIR.

• Metro. Ahmedabad Metro runs about 68 km on four lines. Phase 2, completed in January 2026, links Motera to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar and to GIFT City. The Union Cabinet approved a 6 km, 5-station line from Koteshwar Road to the airport in June 2026, a short GIFT City–Shahpur Circle extension is out to tender, and a Blue Line extension from Thaltej to Godhavi towards Sanand is planned.
• Bullet train. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed line ends at Sabarmati. The first section, Surat–Bilimora, is due in 2027, and the full corridor by the end of 2029, according to the Railways Minister in July 2026.
• 2030 Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad was confirmed as host in November 2025, for Games planned in October 2030. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera will host the ceremonies, and the new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Naranpura will host several sports. India sees the Games as a step towards a bid for the 2036 Olympics.
• GIFT City. India's international financial services centre near Gandhinagar has the city's most expensive new flats and is now on the metro.

These projects support the north (Motera, Chandkheda, Naranpura) and the Gandhinagar corridor most. Buy for what exists today, and treat future projects as a bonus.

Stamp duty, jantri and buying costs

In short: on a ₹1 crore home, stamp duty and registration come to about ₹5.9 lakh for a man and ₹4.9 lakh for a woman buying alone, the joint-lowest of the 13 cities in our guides, alongside Surat.

Stamp duty and registration in AhmedabadStacked bar chart. A man or joint buyer pays 4.9 percent stamp duty plus 1 percent registration, 5.9 percent in all. A woman buying alone pays 4.9 percent stamp duty and no registration fee.Stamp duty (4.9%)Registration fee (1%)0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%Man, or joint5.9%Woman, sole owner4.9%

Figure 24. Stamp duty and registration in Ahmedabad.

Table 5. Stamp duty and registration in Gujarat

Charge	Man, or joint with a man	Woman, sole owner
Stamp duty	4.9%	4.9%
Registration fee	1%	No fee
Total	5.9%	4.9%
On a ₹1 crore flat	₹5.9 lakh	₹4.9 lakh

Charged on the higher of the sale price and the jantri value. The women's exemption applies only when the woman is the sole owner. Confirm the exact amount on the Garvi portal or with the sub-registrar.

The jantri is Gujarat's government-set minimum property value, the equivalent of a circle rate. The rates in force took effect in April 2023, roughly doubling the 2011 values. A further revision was published in draft in November 2024 but had not been finally notified by 2026; if it goes ahead, it would raise stamp duty where jantri values exceed sale prices.

Stamp duty and registration on a 1 crore rupee home in 13 Indian citiesGrouped bar chart of stamp duty plus registration on a 1 crore rupee home in 13 cities, for a man and for a woman. Surat: 5.9 lakh for a man and 4.9 lakh for a woman; Ahmedabad: 5.9 lakh for a man and 4.9 lakh for a woman; Mumbai: 6.3 lakh for a man and 5.3 lakh for a woman; Delhi: 7.0 lakh for a man and 5.0 lakh for a woman; Kolkata: 7.0 lakh for a man and 7.0 lakh for a woman; Chennai: 7.0 lakh for a man and 7.0 lakh for a woman; Navi Mumbai: 7.3 lakh for a man and 6.3 lakh for a woman; Pune: 7.3 lakh for a man and 6.3 lakh for a woman; Gurugram: 7.5 lakh for a man and 5.5 lakh for a woman; Hyderabad: 7.5 lakh for a man and 7.5 lakh for a woman; Bengaluru: 7.6 lakh for a man and 7.6 lakh for a woman; Noida: 8.0 lakh for a man and 7.0 lakh for a woman; Jaipur: 9.0 lakh for a man and 7.7 lakh for a woman.ManWoman0₹2.5 lakh₹5 lakh₹7.5 lakh₹10 lakhSurat₹5.9 lakh₹4.9 lakhAhmedabad₹5.9 lakh₹4.9 lakhMumbai₹6.3 lakh₹5.3 lakhDelhi₹7.0 lakh₹5.0 lakhKolkata₹7.0 lakh₹7.0 lakhChennai₹7.0 lakh₹7.0 lakhNavi Mumbai₹7.3 lakh₹6.3 lakhPune₹7.3 lakh₹6.3 lakhGurugram₹7.5 lakh₹5.5 lakhHyderabad₹7.5 lakh₹7.5 lakhBengaluru₹7.6 lakh₹7.6 lakhNoida₹8.0 lakh₹7.0 lakhJaipur₹9.0 lakh₹7.7 lakh

Figure 25. Stamp duty plus registration on a ₹1 crore home, for a man and a woman buying alone. Calculated from state rates in our city guides; Bengaluru includes an estimated cess.

Table 6. Other costs to budget for

Cost	Typical amount	Notes
GST	5% of price	Under-construction homes only; 1% for homes that qualify as affordable
Brokerage	About 1% to 2%	Mainly on resale; negotiable
Maintenance deposit	Varies	Often collected upfront on new flats
Property tax	Annual	Paid to AMC or the local body

Cash needed upfront to buy a 1 crore rupee home in AhmedabadStacked bar chart for a man or joint buyer with an 80 percent home loan. A resale home needs about 26.9 lakh rupees upfront: a 20 lakh down payment, about 5.9 lakh in stamp duty and registration and 1 lakh brokerage. A new under-construction flat needs about 30.9 lakh: the down payment, about 5.9 lakh in duty and registration and 5 lakh GST.Down payment (20%)Duty and registrationBrokerageGST0₹8 lakh₹16 lakh₹24 lakh₹32 lakhResale, ready to move₹26.9 lakhNew flat, under construction₹30.9 lakh

Figure 26. Cash needed upfront on a ₹1 crore home with an 80% loan, for a man or joint buyer: the down payment plus costs that banks do not usually finance. Excludes interiors, maintenance deposits and loan fees.

Banks lend against the property price, so stamp duty, registration and GST usually have to come from your own savings on top of the down payment. Plan for about ₹27 lakh to ₹31 lakh in cash for every ₹1 crore of property.

Buying cost calculator

Property price (₹ lakh) Jantri value (₹ lakh, optional) BuyerMan, or joint with a man (4.9% + 1%)Woman, sole owner (4.9%, no registration fee) StatusReady to move (no GST)Under construction (5% GST)Under construction, affordable (1% GST) Brokerage (%)

–Stamp duty (4.9%)

–Registration fee

–GST

–Brokerage

–Total cost of purchase

Stamp duty and registration are charged on the higher of the price and the jantri value, if you enter one. GST and brokerage are on the price. Excludes maintenance deposits, interiors and loan fees. An estimate, and not legal or tax advice.

Buyer's checklist

Eight checks before buying property in AhmedabadEight numbered steps: GujRERA registration, 30-year title search, 7/12 extract and non-agricultural order, building use permission, jantri value, flood and drainage check, site visit, full budget.1GujRERA registration→2Title search (30years)→37/12 extract and NAorder→4BU permission5Jantri value→6Flood and drainage→7Site visit→8Full budget

Figure 27. Eight checks before you buy. Details below.

1. Check GujRERA registration. For a new project, search it on the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority website and read its approvals, timelines and quarterly updates.
2. Search the title. Have a lawyer trace the title through registered deeds for about 30 years and get a search report for loans or disputes.
3. Check the 7/12 extract and NA order. Confirm the land record (7/12 or property card) and that the land has non-agricultural permission; land records are available on AnyROR.
4. Ask for the BU permission. For a ready flat, check the building use permission from AMC or AUDA, which confirms the building was completed as approved.
5. Look up the jantri value. Stamp duty is charged on the higher of the price and the jantri value; check it on the Garvi portal.
6. Check flooding and drainage. Ask about waterlogging in the monsoon, especially in low-lying areas and near the river and lakes.
7. Visit the site. Check water supply, the commute to work and the distance to the nearest metro or BRTS stop.
8. Budget for all costs. Add stamp duty, registration, GST on under-construction homes, brokerage, maintenance deposits and interiors.

Typical steps and timing to buy a flatTimeline of six steps: 1, Shortlist and visit, about 2–6 weeks; 2, Legal and RERA checks, about 1–2 weeks; 3, Token and sale agreement, about 1 week; 4, Home loan sanction, about 2–4 weeks; 5, Pay duty and register, about 1–2 days; 6, Possession and transfer, about 2–8 weeks.1Shortlist andvisit2–6 weeks2Legal and RERAchecks1–2 weeks3Token and saleagreement1 week4Home loansanction2–4 weeks5Pay duty andregister1–2 days6Possession andtransfer2–8 weeks

Figure 28. Typical steps and timing to buy a ready flat with a home loan. Times are indicative and vary by property, lender and sub-registrar office.

Eight documents to collect before buying a flatEight panels: Title deed and chain: Sale deeds proving the seller owns it; Encumbrance certificate: No loans or claims on the property; Approved building plan: Sanctioned by the local authority; Completion or occupancy: Certificate for a ready building; RERA registration: For new or under-construction projects; Tax and utility receipts: Paid up to date, no dues; Society NOC: No-objection and no-dues letter; Land record extract: Matches the seller's name and area.Title deed andchainSale deeds proving theseller owns itEncumbrancecertificateNo loans or claims on thepropertyApprovedbuilding planSanctioned by the localauthorityCompletion oroccupancyCertificate for a readybuildingRERAregistrationFor new or under-construction projectsTax and utilityreceiptsPaid up to date, no duesSociety NOCNo-objection and no-duesletterLand recordextractMatches the seller's nameand area

Figure 29. Documents to collect and have checked by a lawyer before you pay more than a token amount. Names vary by state; see the checklist above for local terms.

Resale vs. new flat

Extra costs on a 1 crore rupee home in Ahmedabad, resale versus a new flatStacked bar chart. A resale home costs about 6.9 lakh rupees on top of the price: 5.9 lakh in stamp duty and registration and 1 lakh brokerage. A new under-construction flat costs about 10.9 lakh: 5.9 lakh in stamp duty and registration and 5 lakh GST.Stamp duty and registrationGSTBrokerage₹0 lakh₹3 lakh₹6 lakh₹9 lakh₹12 lakhResale (ready to move)₹6.9 lakhNew flat, under construction₹10.9 lakh

Figure 30. Costs on top of the price for a ₹1 crore home in Ahmedabad, for a man or joint buyer. Resale includes 1% brokerage. GST at 5% applies to under-construction homes that do not qualify as affordable.

Table 7. Resale and new flats compared

Factor	Resale	New flat from a builder
Stamp duty and registration	5.9% (4.9% for a woman alone)	5.9% (4.9% for a woman alone)
GST	None	5% while under construction (1% if affordable)
Choice	Established areas such as Satellite, Vastrapur, Naranpura and Maninagar	Mostly the west and north: Shela, Bopal, Gota, Sindhu Bhavan Road, GIFT City
Price	Often negotiable, especially in older societies	Rising unsold stock gives room to negotiate
Rent or move in	Immediately	After possession, often two to four years

Outlook for 2026 and 2027

• Modest price growth. About 3% a year on Knight Frank's figures, with faster rises in some quarters.
• More supply. Unsold stock rose 10% to 8.1 quarters of sales, which favours buyers.
• Strong rental returns. Yields of about 3.5% to 5% should hold up.
• Big projects. The airport metro line, the bullet train and Commonwealth Games works will improve the north and the Gandhinagar corridor.
• A possible jantri revision. It would raise stamp duty on some deals if it goes ahead.

The data points to a steady, affordable market with high rental yields and modest price growth. No reliable price forecast has been published.

Risks

• Rising unsold stock. 37,727 unsold homes, up 10%, may slow price growth in new-supply areas.
• Event hype. Prices near Commonwealth Games venues may run ahead of what the Games actually deliver.
• Waterlogging. Low-lying parts of the city flood in heavy monsoon rain.
• Jantri revision. Higher jantri values would raise stamp duty and could affect home loan valuations.
• Weak office demand. High office vacancy means fewer large employers driving housing demand than in Bengaluru or Hyderabad.

Glossary

Jantri

Gujarat's government-set minimum property value, used for stamp duty.

BU permission

Building use permission from AMC or AUDA, confirming a building was completed as approved and can be occupied.

7/12 extract

The land record (Satbara Utara) showing who owns and holds rights in a piece of land.

NA order

Non-agricultural permission allowing farmland to be used for housing.

AMC and AUDA

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, which plan the city and approve buildings.

GujRERA

The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority, where new projects must be registered.

Garvi

Gujarat's online portal for property registration and jantri values.

GIFT City

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, India's international financial services centre near Gandhinagar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property price in Ahmedabad in 2026?

The average asking price for flats in Ahmedabad was about ₹5,900 per sq ft in mid-2026, according to Square Yards listings. It ranges from about ₹3,700 in Vastral and ₹3,800 in Naroda to ₹8,950 in Bodakdev and Thaltej, and ₹12,700 in GIFT City. PropTiger's average for Q2 2026 was ₹5,295, the lowest of India's eight biggest markets, and Knight Frank's weighted average was ₹4,826 in H1 2026.

How much have Ahmedabad property prices increased?

Price growth is moderate. Knight Frank's weighted average rose 3% in the year to H1 2026, while PropTiger recorded a 7% rise in the single quarter to Q2 2026, the strongest of the eight big cities. Square Yards' asking prices rose about 0.6% in the latest quarter.

Which is the best area to buy a flat in Ahmedabad?

It depends on budget and lifestyle. Bodakdev, Thaltej, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Ambli and Vastrapur are the premium western areas. Satellite and Prahlad Nagar are central and well established. Bopal, Shela and Gota offer newer projects at mid-range prices, Chandkheda and New Ranip suit budget buyers in the north, and Nikol, Naroda and Vastral are the cheapest. GIFT City suits people working in finance and tech there.

What is the stamp duty in Ahmedabad?

Gujarat charges 4.9% stamp duty and a 1% registration fee, 5.9% in all, on the higher of the price and the jantri value. A woman buying property in her sole name pays no registration fee, so her cost is 4.9%. On a ₹1 crore flat, that is about ₹5.9 lakh for a man and ₹4.9 lakh for a woman, among the lowest of India's big cities.

What is the jantri rate in Ahmedabad?

The jantri is Gujarat's government-set minimum property value, used to calculate stamp duty. The rates in force date from April 2023, when the state roughly doubled the 2011 values. A further revision was published in draft in November 2024 but had not been finally notified by 2026. Check the current jantri value for a property on the Garvi portal.

How many homes are sold in Ahmedabad?

Knight Frank counted 14,300 homes sold in Ahmedabad in January to September 2026 and 9,581 in H1 2026, up 2%. PropEquity counted 51,148 homes sold in 2025, down 8% but still the most of any tier-2 city. PropTiger recorded 7,541 sales in Q2 2026, down 20% on a year earlier.

What is the rental yield in Ahmedabad?

Gross rental yields in Ahmedabad are about 3.5% to 5% on Square Yards listings, among the highest of India's big cities. Shela (5.1%) and Bopal (5.0%) are highest, and Thaltej and Vastrapur (about 3.4%) lowest. A 2 BHK typically rents for about ₹18,000 to ₹32,000 a month.

Will the 2030 Commonwealth Games raise property prices in Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad was confirmed as host of the October 2030 Commonwealth Games in November 2025, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera and the new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Naranpura as key venues. The Games bring roads, metro links and sports facilities that should help areas such as Motera, Chandkheda and Naranpura. Event-driven price jumps are uncertain, so buy for the home's own value rather than the Games.

Which metro lines are open in Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad Metro runs about 68 km on four lines: the Blue Line (Thaltej to Vastral), the Red Line (Motera to APMC), the Yellow Line (Motera to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, completed in January 2026) and the Violet Line to GIFT City. A 6 km line to the airport was approved in June 2026, and a Blue Line extension from Thaltej to Godhavi is planned.

When will the bullet train reach Ahmedabad?

The first section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train, Surat to Bilimora, is due to open in 2027. The Railways Minister said in July 2026 that the full corridor, ending at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, should be complete by the end of 2029.

Is it a good time to buy property in Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad is one of India's most affordable big cities, with steady but modest price growth and high rental yields. Unsold stock rose 10% to about 8.1 quarters of sales, so buyers have choice and room to negotiate. It suits end-users and long-term investors more than short-term traders.

What is the EMI on a ₹1 crore flat in Ahmedabad?

With a 20% down payment and an ₹80 lakh loan for 20 years at 8%, the EMI is about ₹66,900 a month. A similar flat would rent for about ₹33,300 a month at a 4% gross yield, so the EMI is about 2 times the rent, a smaller gap than in most big cities.

SG Highway or Bopal: which is better?

Areas along SG Highway such as Bodakdev, Thaltej and Prahlad Nagar are established and close to offices, at about ₹7,950 to ₹8,950 per sq ft. Bopal and Shela, further west, are newer and cheaper at about ₹5,400 to ₹5,550, with higher rental yields of about 5%, but longer commutes.

What should I check before buying a flat in Ahmedabad?

Check GujRERA registration, a title search going back about 30 years, the 7/12 extract and non-agricultural (NA) order for the land, the building use (BU) permission from AMC or AUDA, the jantri value, and the area's flooding and drainage record. Budget for 5.9% stamp duty and registration plus GST on under-construction flats.

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How we compiled this guide

• Area prices are average asking prices for apartments from Square Yards' area pages, checked between June and October 2026. Asking prices are what sellers list, not final sale prices, and they move as listings change.
• City-wide trends, sales and supply come from research firms such as ANAROCK, Knight Frank, PropEquity, JLL and Crisil, as labelled under each chart. Each firm tracks different projects and periods, so we show their figures side by side rather than combining them.
• Calculated figures, such as floor area for a budget, EMIs (80% loan, 20 years, 8%), rent at a stated yield and buying costs, are our own arithmetic from those sources.
• Stamp duty and registration rates are taken from state rules as reported by the sources listed. Confirm the exact amount with the sub-registrar before you pay.
• Dates. This guide was published on 12 October 2026. We plan to review it in January 2027.

Sources and resources

• Square Yards: Ahmedabad property rates and area pages for Bodakdev, Thaltej, Satellite, Bopal, Shela, Gota, Chandkheda, GIFT City
• Knight Frank: India Real Estate H1 2026, nine-month 2026 sales (Investment Guru India)
• PropTiger: Q2 2026 prices (Outlook Money), Q2 2026 sales (Business Today)
• PropEquity: tier-2 city sales in 2025 (Business Standard)
• Stamp duty and jantri: jantri rates in Gujarat (Sobha), new jantri rates (Landeed)
• Infrastructure: Ahmedabad Metro and 2030 Commonwealth Games (Wikipedia), bullet train by 2029 (News on AIR)
• Official portals: GujRERA, Garvi (jantri and registration), AnyROR (land records), Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, AUDA, Gujarat Metro Rail

This page is general information, and not financial, legal or tax advice. Figures are averages from the sources listed and will differ for individual properties.