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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Average monthly rent

14,286 / month

Student Housing Guide: Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore is Pakistan's cultural and educational heart. Home to some of the country's oldest and most prestigious universities — including Punjab University (PU), University of Engineering and Technology (UET), King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Government College University (GCU), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), and National College of Arts (NCA) — the city attracts thousands of domestic and international students every year.

As a student in Lahore, you will find a wide range of accommodation options. From affordable hostels and shared rooms in areas like Johar Town, Township, and Garden Town to slightly more expensive private apartments in DHA (Defence Housing Authority) and Gulberg. The monthly rent for a student room typically ranges from PKR 8,000 to PKR 35,000 depending on the area, amenities, and whether food (mess) is included.

Public transport is student-friendly with the Orange Line Metro Train, Speedo buses, and ride-hailing services like Careem and Uber. Most student areas also have walking-distance access to tuck shops, photocopy centers, libraries, and affordable food streets.

For students coming from other cities or countries, Lahore offers a warm, welcoming, and very low-cost lifestyle compared to global student cities. However, it is important to visit the property in person before paying any deposit, avoid landlords asking for advance rent beyond 2-3 months, and always get a signed rent agreement on stamp paper.

EdBirds recommends starting your housing search at least 4 weeks before your semester begins, as peak periods (August–October and January–February) see high demand near major universities.

Living in Lahore – What Students Should Know

Lahore is a city that runs on food, festivals, and fierce academic competition. Living here as a student means balancing late-night chai breaks with assignment deadlines.

Student-Friendly Areas:

Johar Town: Popular for LUMS, UET, and KEMU students. Many purpose-built hostels and rented rooms. Mess food easily available. Average rent: PKR 10,000 – 20,000 per month.
Township: Affordable option for Punjab University students. Separate blocks for boys and girls. Average rent: PKR 8,000 – 15,000.
Garden Town / Faisal Town: Mix of families and students. Close to PU and UET. Slightly higher rent but better amenities. Average rent: PKR 15,000 – 25,000.
DHA (Phase 1-5): Higher-end private rooms and shared apartments. Good for students with higher budgets. Average rent: PKR 25,000 – 40,000.
Mughalpura / Anarkali: Budget option near GCU and NCA. Older buildings but very low rent. Average rent: PKR 7,000 – 12,000.

Cost of Living (Monthly Estimate for a Student):

Rent: PKR 8,000 – 30,000
Electricity (excluding AC): PKR 3,000 – 6,000
Internet + Mobile: PKR 2,000 – 4,000
Food (mess or self-cook): PKR 8,000 – 15,000
Transport: PKR 2,000 – 5,000

Transport Tips:

Get a student Orange Line Metro card for half-price travel. Speedo buses are cheaper than ride-hailing. Many students also use shared rickshaws (locally called "Qingqi") for short distances.

Safety Note:

Lahore is generally student-friendly, but always lock your room, avoid isolated streets late at night, and keep emergency contacts saved. Female students should look for women-only hostels or verified female-sharing accommodations.

Why Choose Lahore for Student Housing?

Lahore is not just another city — it is the academic and cultural powerhouse of Pakistan. Here is why thousands of students choose Lahore for their university years and where EdBirds helps you find the right home.

1. World-Class Universities in One City

You do not need to move cities for a degree change. Lahore has top-ranked institutions for engineering (UET), medicine (KEMU), arts (NCA), business (LUMS), and humanities (PU, GCU). Many students stay in the same city for their entire academic journey.

2. Extremely Affordable Compared to International Cities

A student can live comfortably in Lahore for PKR 25,000 – 40,000 per month, including rent, food, and transport. In global terms, that is under $150 USD. For international students from South Asia, the Middle East, or Africa, Lahore offers excellent value.

3. Student Neighborhoods with Everything Nearby

Most student housing clusters have photocopy shops, 24/7 tuck shops, cheap eateries (dhabas), pharmacies, and public transport within a 5-10 minute walk. You rarely need to travel far for daily needs.

4. Strong Community of Student Hostels

Purpose-built student hostels in Johar Town and Township offer separate buildings for boys and girls, with facilities like WiFi, backup electricity, water filters, mess food, and study areas. EdBirds lists only verified hostels with clear pricing.

5. Lahore is Safe for Students (With Basic Precautions)

Lahore has a lower crime rate than many other Pakistani cities. Most student areas have active neighborhood security. For female students, dozens of reputable women-only hostels exist near every major university.

6. Easy to Find Part-Time & Online Work

Many students in Lahore work remotely for international companies or find local internships. The low cost of living means you can manage expenses even with a modest income.

How EdBirds Helps in Lahore:

We verify landlords and hostel owners before listing.
Every property includes clear photos, rent amount, and whether food (mess) is included.
Students can read reviews from previous tenants.
Our support team helps mediate any deposit disputes.

Average Rent

14,286 /mo

Lower Range

8,000 /mo

Upper Range

22,000 /mo

Popular student areas

UOL

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ROOM for rent available in Hostel plaza for 14000

Attached washroom seperate entrance, independent unit with sub-meter for electricity. Water and wifi Internet is free. High speed Internet Fiber wifi . Good for independent online work. Indoor Parking for bikes. Drinking filter cool water available.

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 14,000 /mo

10k sharing two seater boys hostel for rent

it is near ucp and emporium mall expo center and umt university and lahore university etc one rent and security all facilities and meal charges separate

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 10,000 /mo

Elegance Boys Hostel near UCP and shaukat khanam hospital

Elegance Boys HOSTEL * MAIN COMMERCIAL MARKET Airline Society * all UNIVERSITY BUSSES AT 2 MIN WALK * 2 BED +3 BED+4 BED Attach bath - The Package Includes: * Fully Furnished Rooms. * AIR-CONDITIONERS(sub meters) * 24 Hours Electricity. * 24 Hours Business Class Wi-Fi Facility. * 24 Hours security Guards * CCTV Cameras Monitoring * Daily Basis Room Cleaning * servant facility for outdoor work * filtered Water and Refrigerator * Disciplined and Safe Environment * 24 Hours Sweet Water for Usage * Laundry Services ( on demand ) * Food is optional *****0*300*00/52/589 WhatsApp

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 13,500 /mo

Girls Hostel 3 Seater Room

Room Available For Rent Only For Girls Or Working Ladies Near LCWU Jail Rd. 3 Seater Room 14000 Per Head Brand New Building Comfortable Environment Secure Building Perfect Living

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 14,000 /mo

Premium Girls Hostel / Room Seats (2-3&4) New Hostel in Ali Town

SA Premier Girls Hostel – Safe & Comfortable Living for Students SA Premier Girls Hostel offers spacious rooms with modern facilities, perfect for university and Job holders Rooms Available • 2 Seater Rooms • 3 Seater Rooms • 4 Seater Rooms Room Features: •Brand new beds & comfortable mattresses •100 Mbps Fiber Internet • Separate wardrobe • Side table & mirror •Attached bathroom with every room •Spacious & well-ventilated rooms •AC & Non-AC options available •Electricity backup •CCTV surveillance & security • Free Weekly cleaning service • Free Filtered drinking water & dispenser • Free Big refrigerator & deep freezer • Free Microwave oven • Free Iron Stand & Iron • Paid Mess facility available ~> Electricity Policy 25 units electricity free per room - Extra units charged as per usage •AC installation free if all roommates agree (electricity bill paid by residents) Room Rates – Limited Time Offer: 4 Seater Room • Lower Floor: Rs. 10,000 / seat• Upper Floor: Rs. 9,000 / seat 3 Seater Room • Lower Floor: Rs. 13,000 / seat• Upper Floor: Rs. 12000 / seat 2 Seater Room • Lower Floor: Rs. 20000 / seat• Upper Floor: Rs. 18,000 / seat environment for girls Main Ali town boulevard , near Ali town main gate , Just walking distance with ali town Orange line Metro station Contact Now on WhatsApp 0313#504#9061 Onlly Limited Number of Rooms Available!!

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 10,000 /mo

Girls Hostel Near by UCP

Luxury Hostel for Girls Near By UCP Hostel charges are nominal Near by Market Near by hospital Highly recommended by students /Job Holders High Speed Internet facility Furnished Kitchen for girls Girls Cooked by herself Highly secured Environment with no disturbance Electricity backup 24 hours AC rooms are available Clean Environment Namaz Reserved space Few seats are left 0.3,3,4/ 7; 6; 9; 3; 7; 0; 0 Call / Whatsapp

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 15,500 /mo

Room Space Available For Rent In Makkah Girls Hostel

Room Space in 2 & 3 Seater room Non-Mess Furnished Room Bed Matress Wardrobe Iron Table Study Table Study Area Attach bath indoor GYM & Parlour Washing machine & Laundary Kitchen with Microwave oven Refrigerator and deep freezer WiFi Chiller intercooler System 24/7 Electricity Backup Aesthetic Living & Waiting Areas CCTV cameras Security Guards Near to :- PGC FCCU KIPS COTHOM STEPS GUETHE DIMS UHS PU Riphah University Superior University Unique Group Read & write Institute Sir Waqar Hassan Academy for CSS Officers Academy Beaurucrates Academy SKANS PAC ICMA RISE Walking Distance from :- Speedo Metro Decent Departmental store Pharmacy Butt Sweets Baba kulfi

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 13,000 /mo

Ayat girls hostel/ Single/two seater n sharing seater rooms available for only females

Ayat Girls Hostel - Shershah attaturk nd tariq Blok Garden Town, Lahore -Safe and Secured place of living -Furnished Bed Rooms -20 Mbps Optical Fiber Internet (WiFi) for 12 girls -Laundry (Self / paid) -Mess (Optional) -Separate Lockers - Beds Mattress -Neat nd Clean Rooms -Without Bills -kitchens nd Refrigerators -Room Cleaning Service -Common & Attach Bath Both Available 1-2 and 3,4seater rooms available Near to Barkat Market skans caps pac rise victoria colleges and Punjab university, residential area Single Seater 18k 2 seater 15-16k 3 seater 13k And 4/5 seater 12k Per seat Security amount 10k per head must

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 18,000 /mo

BigWay GIRLS HOSTEL (Executive Living) LUXURY Rooms for MDCAT KIPS Girls, WORKING Women, UMT, Bahria University, JOBIAN Girls

BEST Executive Living - Fully Furnished Rooms in Girls Hostel for Executive Jobian Ladies or UMT, KIPS, UOE UCP Universities/College Students. Our top class BRAND NEW Purpose Built Hostel Building is in Johar Town near University of Managment and Technology (UMT) Lahore. BIGWAY Hostel offer you a secure home like place. The hostel is based on Islamic ideals and values and aim to provide a home like. Fully secured, Peacefull, Elegant, furnished and having all amenities. . . . harmonious place to live for Girls / working ladies. 1. Just Walking Distance from University of Management and Technoloty (UMT), University of Education and near to KIPS, Iqra, Bahria University, Minhaj, Ripah university, UCP, Allama Iqbal Medial College, UOL, Star academy, Unique and Punjab University. 2. Prime Location of Johar Town, For Working Ladies Very Easy Approach from Shokat Khanam Hospital, Jinnah Hospital, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Gulberg, Arfa Karim Tower, Iqbal Town etc. 3. Market, Bus stop & Hospitals, Universities, Shopping Mallls at walking Distance. Fully secure Building 100% Privacy from Neighbourhood. All vantilated rooms with NEW INVERTER AC AND full tiled attached washrooms, mostly with balcony and park facing. We are offering LUXURY & MORE than "BASIC FACILITIES" ALL FACILITIES IN attached PICS (ORIGINAL) (Following Included in Monthly Rent) * Fully Furnished Rooms (Seprete Wooden Beds, Side Table, Table Lamps, Pillow & Bed Sheet, Full Sized Lockable Wardrobe & Dressing Mirror) * Attached full tiled Washrooms with Essencials; Gyser for warm water. * Seprete Electricity meter for each room. * 24/7 Electricity (Solar & Generator Backup) * Free High speed internet (WiFi) with Latest Technoloty. . no lagging. * Full 24 HOURS SECURITY (Guard, CCTV, Biomatric) * Full time staff for Daily Cleaning * Self Laundry / Ironing Facility * Filtered Drinking water and Water Dispenser and Microwave oven on each floor * Full Featured kitchen (Crockery, Fridge, Deep Freezer) for Self Cooking * Lavish Hostel Lobby / TV Lounge, Indoor / outdoor sitting areas. * Cooperative Staff and Good Management. All other facilities what other hostels may not offering. . . Packages starting from 8,500/Seat without mess. (Mess facility additional) Single, Double, Three and four seater rooms options.

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 12,000 /mo

Somia Girls Hostel - College Road Township near UMT, Minhaj and UOE

Location: 37-2-C1 COLLEGE ROAD, LAJNA CHOWK, TOWNSHIP, Lahore. ADJACENT MALMO BAKERY, ABOVE HABIB METRO AND FAYSAL BANK ON MAIN ROAD. IDEAL FOR ALL FEMALE STUDENTS and JOBIANS * Facilities (GIRLS HOSTEL) * 1. Newly built neat and clean rooms 2. Bed, Mattress, 3. Separate Cupboard for every girl, Lights, Fan, Iron, Iron stand available. 4. Microwave oven and Freezer available 5. Attach Bathrooms with all rooms 6. Fast Internet wi-fi available, 7. Geyser Installed 8. Electricity Back-up, 9. Filtered Water with dispenser. 10. Security Guard and CCTV. 11. Car Parking facility available (Charges apply) 12. Two times meal (Breakfast and Dinner) is included. (Good Quality) 13. Two TV lounges for relaxing with LCD and Cable Tv. 14. Iron and washing machine for clothes 15. Four big water tanks for surplus supply of water Rent also includes MESSING and UTILITY BILLS. 1) Room with 4 persons sharing. (Rs. 15,000 per head) with mess 2) Room with 3 persons sharing. (Rs. 19,000 per head) with mess 3) Room with 2 persons sharing (Rs. 20,000 per head) with mess

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 15,000 /mo

Girls hostel lahore near LUMS UNIVERSITY, DHA phase 5, 6 Airport

Newly built hostel for working ladies. WhatsApp only 0347=390=3320 Airconditioned, attached washroom, Furnished independent room and sharing bedroom available. Not for short term rental. Facilities services we are providing;- Kitchen with basic crockery, fridge, microwave oven, water dispenser, electric kettle, ( NO MES ) T. V Lounge with Android TV and sitting area. General electricity. 24hr solar batteries backup 35kw Gas usage in kitchen, 24hr Wi-Fi, Supply of bottle water, General cleaning daily and 24/7 security. Uninterrupted power supply, Solar inverter (35kw batteries) Brand new Inverter ACs, ( sub meter for separate billing ) Brand New beds, sheets and pillows Washing machine, drayer for laundry Iron and iron table Wardrobe for everyone For security cctv cameras installed. Gate remains locked from 11pm to 7am ( except emergency) Rate without utilities and it may varies according to room size and amenities, Contact by WhatsApp only 0347=390=3320

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 15,000 /mo

Casa Paolo, vintage style with balcony, near metro

A refined and comfortable stay, designed to experience Milan with style and ease, ideal for couples, friends, or families: • 4 sleeping spaces with a double bed and sofa bed, in a vintage 60s–70s inspired apartment • Close to the green metro line, convenient for reaching the city center • Fully equipped kitchen and private balcony, perfect for relaxing The space A tastefully decorated apartment where retro and vintage details create a warm, unique atmosphere — everything you need for an unforgettable stay. The apartment offers a well-designed and functional layout, ideal for up to four guests. The main bedroom features a comfortable double bed, soft lighting, and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day in the city. The living area is bright and welcoming, with a sofa bed that easily converts into an additional sleeping space, suitable for both couples and small groups. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for short or extended stays, including cookware, utensils, and essential appliances, allowing guests to prepare meals with ease. The dining area is practical and cozy, ideal for breakfasts or relaxed dinners. The bathroom is particularly spacious and stands out as one of the apartment’s highlights, featuring a large, comfortable shower that provides a high-quality, relaxing experience. The apartment is completed by a private balcony, a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy a morning coffee or unwind in the evening. The overall atmosphere combines functionality and comfort, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay for both business and leisure travelers. Other things to note Early or late check-in, late check-out, and additional sets of bed linen or towels may be subject to a small extra fee, payable upon arrival. Pets, including dogs, are not allowed. In compliance with Italian law, all guests must complete a digital registration with a valid ID before check-in. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us via Airbnb — we’ll be delighted to assist you and ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay.

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 8,000 /mo

Studio Apartment

Apartment is located in a prime location of Lahore and very close to all facilities including grocery stoes, milkshops, hospital and others. Apartment is spacious with one bed room, bathroom, kitchen and lounge - comfortable for 2-4 students.

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 22,000 /mo

Luxury Downtown Apartment

Stunning 2-bedroom apartment featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and breathtaking skyline views. Includes access to rooftop terrace, fitness center, and 24/7 concierge service. Perfect for professionals seeking urban luxury living.

Lahore, Pakistan

PKR 20,000 /mo

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe for female students to live alone in Lahore?

Yes, but it is strongly recommended to choose a reputable women-only hostel rather than a private apartment. Areas like Johar Town, Garden Town, and DHA have several secure female hostels with CCTV, female wardens, and restricted male entry. Always visit the hostel in person before paying any fee.

How much deposit do landlords ask for in Lahore?

Most landlords ask for 1 to 2 months of rent as a refundable security deposit. Some hostels may ask for a separate maintenance deposit (around PKR 5,000 – 10,000). Always get a signed receipt for any deposit. EdBirds recommends never paying deposit before seeing the room and signing an agreement.

What is "mess" and should I choose a hostel with mess?

Mess means a hostel-provided meal plan, usually including breakfast and dinner (sometimes lunch on weekends). Mess costs PKR 5,000 – 12,000 extra per month. It is convenient because you do not have to cook, but food quality varies. Always ask for a trial meal before committing. If you prefer to cook, choose a shared apartment or hostel with kitchen access.

Can international students from Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, or other countries find accommodation easily?

Yes. Lahore has a long history of welcoming international students, especially from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Middle Eastern countries. However, you will need a valid student visa, a copy of your passport, and your university admission letter. Some landlords may ask for a Pakistani guarantor. EdBirds properties are marked "International Student Friendly" where the landlord accepts foreign documents.

When is the best time to book student housing in Lahore?

Start your search at least 4 weeks before the semester begins. Peak booking months are August to October (fall semester) and January to February (spring semester). During these months, good hostels fill up within days. Avoid waiting until after classes start — you will have fewer choices and may pay higher prices. EdBirds allows you to book online and pay a small holding fee to secure your room in advance.