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Ahmedabad Tops India in 3BHK Demand: 57% of Buyers Want a 3BHK
18 September 2026
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Ahmedabad is India's top city for 3BHK demand. In the ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey H1 2026, 57% of buyers in Ahmedabad want a 3BHK flat. The India average is 48%. Chennai and Delhi-NCR come next at 53% each. Mumbai (MMR) is last at 39%.
Key Points
Ahmedabad leads India in 3BHK demand at 57%.
In India, 48% of buyers want a 3BHK and 38% want a 2BHK.
Demand for 4BHK and larger homes is close to 5%, up from about 3% in H1 2024.
The ₹90 lakh to ₹1.5 crore budget is the top price range at 34%.
27% of buyers want homes above ₹1.5 crore.
65% of buyers are worried about the price rise. Still, 44% will buy as planned.
68% are buying a home to live in, not to invest.
ANAROCK released the survey on 17 September 2026. It covered 8,320 people aged 23 to 77 across 14 cities.
Ahmedabad Leads India's 3BHK Race
More buyers in Ahmedabad want a 3BHK than in any other big city. The city's 57% is 9 points above the India average of 48%.
This is not new. ANAROCK's H1 2025 survey also named Ahmedabad among the top cities for 3BHK demand, along with Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi-NCR.
Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group, said most big markets want larger homes. But the demand is not the same in every city.
Read more: 3 BHK Flats in Ahmedabad
City-Wise 3BHK Demand in India (H1 2026)
City | Buyers who want a 3BHK |
Ahmedabad | 57% |
Chennai | 53% |
Delhi-NCR | 53% |
Hyderabad | 52% |
Pune | 47% |
Bengaluru | 46% |
Kolkata | 46% |
Mumbai (MMR) | 39% |
India average | 48% |
Source: ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey H1 2026
These city figures are the ones ANAROCK gave in its own statement on the survey. The report itself also says 3BHK demand is strongest in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi-NCR, where more than half of buyers want a 3BHK. In Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune, the 2BHK is still the top pick.
MMR is last because homes there cost much more per square foot. So many Mumbai buyers still pick a 2BHK or 1BHK flat.
2BHK vs 3BHK vs 4BHK in India
Home type | Share of buyers |
3BHK | 48% |
2BHK | 38% |
1BHK | 9% |
4BHK and above | 5% |
The 3BHK is now the top choice in India. The 2BHK comes second. The 4BHK group is small, but it has grown from about 3% in H1 2024.
What Changed Since Last Year
We checked the new survey against ANAROCK's H1 2025 survey. The shift to bigger homes has grown.
Survey finding (India) | H1 2025 | H1 2026 |
Want a 3BHK | 45% | 48% |
Want a 2BHK | 40% | 38% |
Buying to live in | 65% | 68% |
Moving to rent | 34% | 31% |
Moving to outer areas | 19% | 20% |
Ready homes vs new launches | 16:29 | 18:34 |
More people want a 3BHK now. Fewer want a 2BHK.
Why Ahmedabad Buyers Want Bigger Homes
The survey says end-users are driving this trend. 68% are buying a home to live in. Only 32% are buying to invest.
Puri said buyers now see a bigger home as a long-term choice, not just a costly buy. He said builders should match this demand with the right area, the right flat size and the right price.
Two points stand out for Ahmedabad:
Lower rate per square foot. Ahmedabad costs far less per square foot than Mumbai. So a 3BHK is easier to afford here.
More new supply. Many new projects in Shela, South Bopal, Gota and Vaishnodevi Circle offer 3BHK flats.
Read more: Ahmedabad Tops India's Home Affordability Chart 2026
Budget: ₹90 Lakh to ₹1.5 Crore Is the Top Range
Bigger homes mean bigger budgets. This is what buyers across India picked:
Budget | Share of buyers |
₹90 lakh to ₹1.5 crore | 34% |
Above ₹1.5 crore | 27% |
₹45 lakh to ₹90 lakh | 21% |
Below ₹45 lakh | 18% |
Homes under ₹45 lakh now draw just 18% of buyers. That share has dropped a lot over the years.
These budget figures are for all of India. ANAROCK has not given a separate budget split for Ahmedabad.
Price Rise Is a Worry, But Most Still Plan to Buy
65% are at least moderately worried about the price rise.
40% think prices will keep rising for a long time.
This is how buyers are responding:
Buyer plan | Share |
Will buy as planned | 44% |
May delay a little | 38% |
May postpone for long or cancel | 18% |
Among those who delay or cancel, 44% said the home costs too much for them. Another 32% said they find fewer homes in their budget.
Some Buyers Are Renting or Moving to Outer Areas
31% are shifting from buying to renting.
20% are looking at outer areas to stay in budget.
43% say their choice has not changed.
In Ahmedabad, local reports say people are moving to newer areas. These include Shela, Ghuma, South Bopal, Gota, Zundal, Vaishnodevi Circle and Tragad. Many live on rent there for now.
Planning to rent first? The new Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 changes the rules for tenants and owners.
New Projects Beat Ready-to-Move Homes
34% want new launches.
18% want ready-to-move homes.
In H1 2022, the ready-to-new-launch ratio was 30:25. In H1 2026 it is 18:34. That is a big change in four years.
When buyers pick a new project, the builder's name matters most. Developer reputation is the top factor at 34%. And 48% of buyers said reviews and on-time delivery matter most in a builder.
Read more:
Under Construction Projects in Ahmedabad
Real Estate Is Still the Top Investment Choice
Investment option | Share of buyers |
Real estate | 60% |
Stocks | 20% |
Gold | 11% |
Fixed deposits | 9% |
Also, 44% of people who invest in other assets plan to use those gains to buy a home. Among millennials this rises to 71%.
Buyers still check the money side of a home. 67% said resale value is important or very important to them.
What This Means for Ahmedabad
The survey points to three things for the city:
3BHK supply will grow. Builders are likely to launch more 3BHK flats in Ahmedabad.
Rent demand will stay high in newer areas. Shela, Gota, Zundal and South Bopal are seeing this now.
Builder track record will decide sales. More buyers are picking new projects, so the RERA number and past delivery matter more.
About the Survey
Detail | Information |
Released by | ANAROCK Group |
Release date | 17 September 2026 |
Period | First half of 2026 |
People surveyed | 8,320 |
Age group | 23 to 77 years |
Cities covered | 14 |
Everything you need before you decide.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
- Which city has the highest 3BHK demand in India?
Ahmedabad. In the ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey H1 2026, 57% of Ahmedabad buyers want a 3BHK flat.
- What is the India average for 3BHK demand?
- Which city has the lowest 3BHK demand?
- Which cities come after Ahmedabad?
- What is the top budget range for buyers in 2026?
Everything you need before you decide.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
- Which city has the highest 3BHK demand in India?
Ahmedabad. In the ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey H1 2026, 57% of Ahmedabad buyers want a 3BHK flat.
- What is the India average for 3BHK demand?
- Which city has the lowest 3BHK demand?
- Which cities come after Ahmedabad?
- What is the top budget range for buyers in 2026?