Area Overview
What makes Sector 21 special
Sector 21 sits on the north-west side of Gurugram toward Palam Vihar, away from the old-city core around the railway station.
It is settled plotted and builder-floor stock with a local market, at pricing below the central old-city group.
The Dwarka Expressway is about eight minutes and Dwarka itself about twenty; the metro is about 10 km, which is the main trade-off here.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled professional and family population on the north-west side, with a high owner-occupier share.
Languages
Official languages: Hindi and English. Punjabi is widely spoken across the old city sectors.
Communities
North Indian (Punjabi)
Large, long-settled community
North Indian (Other)
Established professional population
Haryanvi
Original landholding families
South Indian
Corporate community
Others
Communities from across India
A settled old-city HSVP sector, developed from the 1980s and 90s with a high owner-occupier share.
Typical Residents
54%
Families
Plotted house and builder-floor households
22%
Young Professionals
Gurugram and Delhi commuters
11%
Business Owners
Local trade and practice
8%
Students & Staff
The college belt nearby
5%
Retirees
Original allottees
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Sector 21
From ₹15 street snacks to ₹2000 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Sector market outlets₹30–150
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹70–220
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹50–150
Idli, Dosa
- Old city food carts₹15–80
Chaat, Golgappe
- Local bakeries₹15–80
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Sector market restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Old Gurugram restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Mughlai
- MG Road restaurants (10 km)₹800–1800
Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
- Cyber Hub restaurants (22 min)₹1200–2800
Global, Brewpub
Cafes & Bars
- Sector market cafes₹150–400
Coffee, Snacks
- Local bakeries₹15–80
Bakes, Chai
- MG Road cafes (10 km)₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
- Local juice centres₹30–120
Juices, Shakes
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Sector 21
Exceptionally Connected
OLD Gurugram • Palam Vihar Side • Metro 10 km • IGI 22 km
Local Train
Gurgaon railway station is about 8 km, on the Delhi–Rewari line.
Metro
Delhi Metro Yellow Line at HUDA City Centre is about 10 km.
Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport about 22 km — around 38 minutes at peak.
Roads
Old city sector roads link to MG Road, NH-48 and the Railway Road belt.
Commute Times from Sector 21
MG Road
20 min • Road
HUDA City Centre
20 min • Road
Cyber City
22 min • Road
IGI Airport
38 min • Road
Civil Hospital (Sector 10)
21 min • Road
Gurgaon railway station
16 min • Road
Dwarka Expressway
8 min • Road
Palam Vihar
5 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Dronacharya Government College (Sector 14)8 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Government College for Women (Sector 14)8 km
Arts & Commerce
- Gurugram University (Sector 51)18 km
State University
- Ansal University (Sector 55)22 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- SGT University (Budhera)24 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Amity University (Manesar)30 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
Schools (K–12)
- DAV Public School (Sector 14)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schools (old city sectors)Within 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Delhi Public School (Sector 45)18 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- The Shri Ram School (Moulsari)14 km
CBSE • Premium
- Lancers International School (Sector 53)20 km
IB • International
- Scottish High International (Sector 57)24 km
IB / CBSE • International
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Sector parks
- Leisure Valley Park
- Aravalli ridge (11 km)
- Old city green belts
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Civil Hospital (Sector 10) — 7 km
- Local nursing homes — 1 km
- Medanta The Medicity (Sector 38) — 16 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Sector market
- Leisure Valley Park (landscaped city park)
- MG Road (10 km)
- Old city bazaars
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking limited • Local gyms • Settled old-city sector
Coworking Spaces
- WeWork (Cyber City, 22 min)
- Awfis (MG Road, 10 km)
- Limited locally
- Limited locally
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Sector market restaurants
- MG Road bars (10 km)
- Bars close by 1 am
- Quiet residential streets
Sector 21 vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Sector 21 is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Sector 21 | Sector 22 | Sector 23 | Sector 2C Palam Vihar | Sector 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹12K–18K | ₹12K–18K | ₹12K–18K | ₹13K–20K | ₹12K–18K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹20K–38K | ₹20K–38K | ₹20K–38K | ₹23K–42K | ₹20K–38K |
| Premium Rent | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹60K–1.34L | ₹52K–1.22L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹1.04L–2.73L | ₹90K–2.47L |
| Train Station | Gurgaon (5 km) | Gurgaon (8 km) | Gurgaon (8 km) | Gurgaon (9 km) | Gurgaon (4 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yellow (5 km) | Yellow (10 km) | Yellow (11 km) | Yellow (11 km) |
| Airport Distance | Yellow (6 km) | 20 km | 22 km | 22 km | 22 km |
| Nightlife | 21 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Aravalli Access | 8 km | 11 km | 11 km | 12 km |
| Safety Rating | 8 km | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
Why choose Sector 21?
Sector 21 offers settled plotted stock on the north-west side at value pricing, with the Dwarka Expressway about eight minutes, Dwarka about twenty and IGI about 22 km. The trade-off is distance from the old-city core and metro at about 10 km.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Sector parks
HSVP-provided neighbourhood parks through the sector.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Leisure Valley Park
A large landscaped city park in the old city belt.
Best for: Evening walks
Aravalli ridge
Scrub forest about 11 km east, with trails.
Best for: Weekend outings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Sector market, MG Road malls (10 km), Old city bazaars
Leisure Valley Park,, MG Road (10 km),, Old city bazaars
Local clubs, Sector grounds, Tau Devi Lal Stadium
Local temples & gurudwaras, Sector shrines
Daily Living in Sector 21: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Sector market
- Old city sabzi mandi
- MG Road malls (10 km)
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Sector grounds
- Cult.fit (MG Road, 10 km)
- Yoga classes
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Plotted house parking private
- Sector roads adequate
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Sector library
- Dronacharya College library (8 km)
- School libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Sector 21
Average monthly rents in Sector 21 (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹6K – ₹8K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹8K – ₹13K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹12K – ₹20K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹20K – ₹38K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹31K – ₹63K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹52K – ₹1.22L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹90K – ₹2.47L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: A settled old-city HSVP sector with ordinary residential tenure. Compare against the neighbouring old-city sectors rather than the New Gurugram corridors. Deposit in NCR is typically 2–3 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Sector 21
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓A settled old-city sector with a high owner-occupier share
- ✓Civil Hospital about 7 km
- ✓Dronacharya College and DAV Sector 14 about 8 km
- ✓MG Road about 10 km
- ✓Gurgaon railway station about 8 km
- ✓The sector market for everyday needs
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
- ✓HSVP plotted stock with ordinary residential tenure
- ✓IGI Airport about 22 km
- ✓Mature street planting from the original HSVP scheme
What to Watch Out For
- HUDA City Centre metro is about 10 km
- Medanta and the premium hospitals are about 16 km
- Older stock varies considerably in condition
- Old city roads congest heavily at peak
- Market and street parking are tight
- Water supply is a recurring Gurugram-wide issue
- Limited new supply — the sectors are fully built out
- Builder-floor quality varies enormously
- Metro is about 10 km — the furthest of the old-city sheet
- Distant from the old-city core and the college belt
Renting in Sector 21: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.0
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.3
Environment
