Hyderabad has thousands of paying guest accommodations — and the demand keeps rising with the city’s IT boom. Whether you’re a PG owner setting up a new unit or a PG resident who needs to add missing items, this checklist covers exactly what you need.
For PG Owners — Furnishing a Room for Rent
Tenants renting a PG room expect certain basics. Providing them increases your occupancy rate, lets you charge a premium, and reduces vacancy gaps.
The Non-Negotiable Basics
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Single wooden cot | Every tenant needs a bed. Non-negotiable. |
| Single mattress (6×3 ft) | A good mattress gets positive reviews. Skimp on this and tenants leave. |
| Steel almirah (6 feet) | Tenants have luggage. Storage is essential. |
| Pillow | Often forgotten, always needed. |
Monthly rental cost for this basic set: ₹1,200–₹1,800
Add These to Charge a Premium
| Item | Premium you can charge |
|---|---|
| Pedestal fan | ₹500–₹800/month extra on room rent |
| 1.5 ton AC | ₹1,500–₹2,500/month extra |
| Dressing table | Appeals to working women especially |
Shared Area Furniture (Common Kitchen / Living Room)
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Single door refrigerator | 1 per 4–6 tenants is the standard |
| Induction cooktop or gas stove | If cooking is allowed |
| Water purifier | Tenants notice and appreciate this |
| Plastic chairs | For common area seating |
For PG Residents — What You Can Add to Your Room
Many PGs in Hyderabad provide only a bed and almirah. If yours is one of them, here’s what’s worth renting to make the space liveable:
Immediate comfort:
- Pedestal fan — if there’s no AC, this is essential from March through October
- Pillow — buy or rent, but don’t sleep without one
Nice to have:
- Induction cooktop — if your PG allows cooking, saves you money on food delivery
- Water purifier or water dispenser — filtered water is worth it
If you have your own room with a lock:
- Dressing table — if the PG doesn’t provide one
- Bean bag — surprisingly useful for small rooms, doubles as seating
Renting vs. Buying for PG Use
For PG residents, renting almost always beats buying:
- You might move PGs or move cities within 6–12 months
- Carrying furniture between PG rooms is impractical
- Rental items are picked up when you leave — no OLX headache
For PG owners, renting also makes sense for the first year or two:
- Test which rooms rent faster with which items before committing capital
- Avoid tying up ₹1–2 lakh in furniture before knowing your occupancy rate
- Scale furniture as you add units — rent 3 rooms’ worth first, add more as you fill
Typical Monthly Rental Cost for a PG Room Setup
Basic (bed + mattress + almirah + pillow): ₹1,200–₹1,800/month
Standard (+ fan + dressing table): ₹2,000–₹2,500/month
Premium (+ AC): ₹3,500–₹4,500/month
These are S.A. Poonawala rates. Request an exact quote →
We Serve All Major PG Areas in Hyderabad
We deliver to the areas where PG demand is highest:
- Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur — IT corridor PGs
- Ameerpet, SR Nagar — student PGs near coaching institutes
- Tarnaka, Habsiguda, Malkajgiri — east Hyderabad PGs
- Begumpet, Marredpally, Secunderabad — older city PGs
S.A. Poonawala has been the go-to for PG owners and tenants in Hyderabad since 1941. We understand the PG business — quick delivery, individual item rentals, no minimum order.