Full 1‑bedroom flats (800–850 sq ft) are available around Tk 6,000–7,000, especially for move-ins in June–July .
Larger 2-bedroom flats can run Tk 14,500+, but are mostly rented to families aabason.com+1reddit.com+1.
✅ Pros & Cons
Pros
Affordable: Mirpur‑1 offers more budget-friendly options than posh areas (Gulshan, Banani, Bashundhara).
Utilities included: Many bachelor rooms cover water, gas, electricity, and internet reddit.com+15varadeal.com+15reddit.com+15.
Bills managed sharing: Shared flats split costs, which brings room rent to around Tk 2–4k per person .
Nearby facilities: Good access to metrobus, universities (e.g. Prime University), markets, and transport.
Cons
Safety & comfort: Some accommodations—especially very cheap ones—may lack in security or basic amenities .
Single men vs women: Men find it easier to rent; women face more scrutiny and limited options varadeal.com+14reddit.com+14reddit.com+14.
Privacy trade-off: Shared setups reduce cost but also privacy.
???? Community Insights
From Reddit users:
“I live near Mirpur 1, Gudaraghat. You can easily get a flat within 10–14 k here” reddit.com+14reddit.com+14reddit.com+14
“Or Mirpur 1 area. So it will be affordable transport and rent… With 50 K your partner salary, you can save 12–15 K per month” reddit.com
Advice:
Look in mid-tier housing (Pirerbag, Gudaraghat block C) where rooms with basic utilities are available for Tk 5–7k.
Shared flats are a common and economical choice.
Women may prefer female hostels or more secure gated buildings like DOHS or Arambagh.
????♂️ Tips for Renting as a Bachelor
Be upfront & confident — landlords care most about your ability to pay; offering 1–2 months upfront rent helps. reddit.comreddit.com
Come fully prepared — visit in person during daytime, verify utilities/security, get a rental agreement if possible.
Choose safe neighborhoods — areas like Arambagh, DOHS, or near university campuses (e.g., blocks of Prime University) are quieter and more secure.
Consider cost-splitting — sharing with 1–2 roommates brings rent down to Tk 2–4k each.
???? Bottom Line
Solo-room rentals: Tk 2.3k–7.5k/month depending on amenities.
Private flats: Around Tk 6k–7k for full 1BR with utilities.
Shared arrangements yield the best value.
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