India’s residential housing market is showing a clear preference for 3 BHK configurations across major cities, even as compact homes—particularly 1 and 2 BHKs—lead in price growth. According to Magicbricks’ PropIndex for April–June 2025 (AMJ 25), buyers in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Greater Noida, and Bengaluru are consistently leaning toward more spacious homes.
In Hyderabad, 3 BHKs accounted for 53% of buyer demand, followed by 2 BHKs at 37%. Bengaluru reflected a similar trend, with 3 BHKs comprising 48% of total demand and 2 BHKs 38%. Greater Noida saw 46% demand for 3 BHKs, while Gurugram stood at 51%. Mid-sized homes ranging from 1,250 to 2,000 sq. ft. captured the largest share of buyer interest—49% in Hyderabad, 44% in Bengaluru, 41% in Gurugram, and 43% in Greater Noida.
Despite this demand for larger units, compact homes have recorded sharper price appreciation. Gurugram saw 1 BHK prices rise by 77.5% year-on-year, followed by 2 BHKs at 51.6%. Greater Noida posted a 70.3% increase in 2 BHKs, 56.9% in 1 BHKs, and 67.1% in 3 BHKs. Bengaluru recorded 36.9% growth in 2 BHKs and 22.3% in 1 BHKs. In Hyderabad, 2 BHKs appreciated by 33.3%, and 1 BHKs by 22.1%.
The PropIndex data reveals a dual narrative: while buyers aspire for larger homes to meet evolving lifestyle needs, the steepest price movements are occurring in compact and mid-sized categories—driven by affordability and investor activity. This divergence suggests developers may need to recalibrate their offerings to balance spatial aspirations with market momentum.
