Moving to Aurangabad — The Complete Relocation Guide

Moving to Aurangabad means joining a city known for education, trade, services. Aurangabad blends opportunity with everyday liveability — strong job markets, established educational institutions and a growing rental ecosystem of PGs, shared flats and family homes. This guide covers the practical parts: where to live, what to budget, and what to sort out in your first month.

About Aurangabad

Aurangabad is one of Maharashtra's most-loved cities for students and working professionals looking for quality rentals.

Where to live in Aurangabad

The best areas depend on where you'll work. Popular residential clusters include Central Aurangabad, Aurangabad East, Aurangabad West, Aurangabad North, Aurangabad South. If you're joining a company at Business Park 1, Aurangabad or Business Park 2, Aurangabad, live within 4-6 km to keep the daily commute under an hour.

Budget for your first month in Aurangabad

• Rent (1 BHK): ₹9,000 – ₹20,000 per month
• Security deposit: 1-3 months of rent
• Furnishing (if unfurnished): ₹40,000-₹80,000 one-time
• Food: ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 per month
• Transport: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 per month
• Utilities: ₹800 – ₹2,200 per month
• Internet: ₹499 – ₹1,199 per month

Getting around Aurangabad

Metro & rapid transit: Aurangabad is served by city buses and shared autos; rapid transit options continue to expand as demand grows.

Buses: State transport and private operators run frequent buses across Aurangabad and to nearby towns.

Cab and auto services (Uber, Ola, Rapido) are available city-wide.

Healthcare

Major hospitals include Apollo Aurangabad, Fortis Aurangabad, Aurangabad Civil Hospital, Manipal Hospital Aurangabad. Most localities also have clinics and diagnostic labs within 1 km.

Schools and colleges

Higher-education institutions include Aurangabad University, Aurangabad Institute of Technology, Aurangabad Medical College, Aurangabad College of Commerce.

Weekend life in Aurangabad

Open spaces: Aurangabad Botanical Garden, Aurangabad City Park, Lake Garden Aurangabad. Shopping & entertainment: Aurangabad Central Mall, City Square Aurangabad, Phoenix Aurangabad. Food scene: Local thali houses across Aurangabad, Aurangabad street food markets, Cafe chains in Aurangabad.

First-month relocation checklist

• Shortlist and visit 3-5 flats or PGs before signing
• Sign a written rental agreement on stamp paper
• Complete police verification via your landlord
• Update your Aadhaar address (optional but useful)
• Set up broadband — typically 24-72 hours in Aurangabad
• Register on local grocery/quick-commerce apps
• Find a nearby clinic, chemist and gym
• Explore public transit routes to your workplace