India’s housing market is getting roomier. Closely tracking demand trends, developers across the country’s top seven cities have steadily increased apartment sizes over the past six years, according to the latest data from ANAROCK Group.
The numbers tell a clear story. Average home sizes across the top seven cities have risen sharply, signalling a decisive shift toward larger configurations. From 1,420 sq. ft in 2023, the average flat size climbed to nearly 1,676 sq. ft in 2025, marking a 17% jump in just two years. Even in the last one year alone, average sizes increased 8%, up from 1,540 sq. ft in 2024.
Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group, says large 3 and 4 BHK homes, often with added study rooms, have moved into the mainstream across major cities. According to him, highly motivated buyers of such units remain largely unfazed by higher price tags.
He adds that this trend challenges speculation about a cooling residential market. Instead, it reveals where real demand is concentrated. Luxury housing, he says, is firmly in the driver’s seat.
Luxury Leads the Momentum
The data suggests that premiumisation is no longer limited to niche buyers. Larger layouts, superior amenities and lifestyle upgrades are shaping the broader market.
Despite relentless price growth in high-demand corridors, homebuyers continue to opt for bigger spaces. Puri notes that the appetite for larger homes either contradicts talk of market slowdown or redefines the true contours of demand.
Luxury housing, typically defined as homes priced above Rs. 1.5 crore, has gained significant traction, especially in key metropolitan regions. This shift is not merely about investment but also about aspiration and lifestyle signalling.
According to Puri, luxury residential real estate today is less about basic shelter and more about lifestyle positioning. Bigger spaces, better layouts and upgraded living standards have become expectations rather than indulgences. The psychological imprint of the pandemic continues to influence these choices, with buyers prioritising comfort, flexibility and space.
NCR Emerges the Standout Performer
Among the top seven cities, the National Capital Region has recorded the most dramatic growth in average apartment sizes.
Average flat sizes in NCR surged 30% in the last two years, rising from about 1,890 sq. ft in 2023 to over 2,466 sq. ft in 2025. This marks the highest jump among the top seven markets.
The shift aligns with a strong expansion in new luxury supply. In 2023, of the 36,735 units launched in NCR, luxury homes accounted for 40%. By 2025, total launches rose to 61,775 units, with the luxury segment capturing a striking 80% share.
The one-year growth, however, was relatively modest at 1%, with the average flat size standing at 2,435 sq. ft in 2024 before inching up further in 2025. Even so, NCR’s overall two-year performance underscores its tilt toward premium housing.
Strong Gains in Southern Markets
Southern cities have also posted robust increases in apartment sizes.
Chennai recorded a 24% jump in average flat sizes over two years, from 1,260 sq. ft in 2023 to nearly 1,561 sq. ft in 2025. In the last one year alone, the city saw an 8% increase.
Bengaluru witnessed a 21% two-year growth, with average flat sizes rising from 1,484 sq. ft to nearly 1,790 sq. ft. Between 2024 and 2025, the city also recorded an 8% increase.
Hyderabad presents an interesting case. The city saw a 13% rise over two years, from 2,299 sq. ft in 2023 to over 2,600 sq. ft in 2025. Notably, between 2024 and 2025, Hyderabad was the only city among the top seven to record double-digit growth in average sizes, with a sharp 24% jump.
These trends reflect sustained demand for spacious homes, particularly in markets where larger land parcels and integrated townships allow developers to design expansive units.
Mixed Trends in Western and Eastern Cities
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region continues to have the smallest average apartment sizes among the top seven cities. Even so, it recorded a 12% rise over two years, from around 810 sq. ft in 2023 to 904 sq. ft in 2025. In the past year, sizes increased 5%.
Pune and Kolkata saw more moderate growth. Pune recorded a 5% increase over two years, with average sizes rising to 1,119 sq. ft in 2025 from 1,070 sq. ft in 2023. However, it was the only city to see a marginal 1% decline in the last one year.
Kolkata’s growth remained subdued at 2% over two years, with average flat sizes inching up to 1,151 sq. ft in 2025 from 1,124 sq. ft in 2023. The numbers remained largely stable between 2024 and 2025.
A Post-Pandemic Reset
A broader comparison between pre- and post-pandemic data reveals the scale of transformation. Average home sizes across the top seven cities have jumped 45% since 2019, rising from 1,140 sq. ft to nearly 1,656 sq. ft in 2025.
In NCR, average flat sizes have almost doubled compared to 2019 levels. Hyderabad, too, recorded a substantial 53% rise over the six-year period.
The pandemic appears to have permanently altered buyer preferences. Remote work, home offices and greater emphasis on lifestyle amenities have encouraged families to seek larger living spaces.
The cumulative evidence suggests that India’s housing market is not merely expanding but evolving. Developers are responding to demand that prioritises space, comfort and status. As luxury and larger homes become mainstream, the definition of an average urban apartment is quietly being rewritten across India’s leading cities.
