India, May 15 -- Finding a 1BHK apartment for under Rs.20,000 a month in Bengaluru is becoming increasingly difficult as rents continue to climb across the city's major tech corridors. Neighbourhoods such as Koramangala, HSR Layout and Bellandur have witnessed steep rental increases over the past two years, forcing many young professionals and students to move toward peripheral areas or settle for smaller homes. Local brokers say tenants are increasingly compromising on apartment size, amenities and commute times just to remain within budget in one of India's most competitive rental markets.

Real estate experts say tenants with budgets below Rs.20,000 are increasingly shifting to areas such as Electronic City, Kengeri, BTM Layout, Hennur...