Area Overview
What makes Borivali East special
Borivali East runs from the Western line across to the Western Express Highway and the edge of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Few Mumbai suburbs open directly onto 100 square kilometres of forest.
The park’s main gate, the Kanheri Caves road and the Magathane metro station on Line 7 all sit on this side, with Devipada, Ashok Nagar and Rajendra Nagar forming the residential core.
It is a family suburb rather than a lifestyle one. Retail is functional, the commute to South Mumbai is long, and the payoff is genuine green space, clean air by Mumbai standards, and prices well under the southern suburbs.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
Settled middle-income families in colony and society housing, with a growing professional presence in the newer highway-corridor towers.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Gujarati is strong across much of the residential core.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest community, long-settled
Hindu (Gujarati)
Strong business community
Jain
Active business community
North Indian
Growing service-sector group
Muslim
Established presence
A settled, largely middle-income suburb built out from the 1970s around the national park approach.
Typical Residents
36%
Families
Multi-generational households
24%
Young Professionals
IT, finance, services
16%
Business Owners
Trade and retail
14%
Singles / Couples
Shared and PG rentals
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Borivali East
From ₹30 street snacks to ₹1800 mall dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Borivali station food strip₹30–100
Vada Pav, Sandwiches
- Devipada market eateries₹80–200
Thali, Chinese
- National Park road stalls₹40–130
Snacks, Chaat
- Ashok Nagar snack carts₹50–150
Frankie, Dosa
- Growel’s 101 food court (4 km)₹250–550
Multi-cuisine
Popular Restaurants
- Barbeque Nation (Borivali)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Sigree Global Grill (Borivali)₹1100–1600
North Indian, Grill
- Persian Darbar (Borivali)₹600–1100
Mughlai, Biryani
- ₹1200–1800
- Sanskruti (Borivali)₹400–800
Gujarati Thali
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Growel’s 101)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Chaayos (Borivali East)₹200–450
Chai, Snacks
- The Beer Cafe (Growel’s 101)₹700–1400
Beer, Bar Food
- Cafe Coffee Day (Borivali East)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Local Irani cafes₹50–150
Chai, Bun Maska
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Borivali East
Exceptionally Connected
Western Line • Metro 7 • WEH • National Park
Local Train
Borivali station on the Western line, a terminus for many services so seats are easier. Churchgate in about 55 min.
Metro
Magathane and Rashtriya Udyan stations on Line 7, running along the Western Express Highway.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 14 km, International T2 about 15 km via the Western Express Highway.
Roads
Western Express Highway frontage, the national park approach road east, and the Borivali subway to the west side.
Commute Times from Borivali East
Churchgate
55 min • Fast Train
Andheri
22 min • Local Train
Goregaon
12 min • Local Train
Malad
8 min • Local Train
BKC
50 min • Cab
Bandra
35 min • Local Train
Airport T2
35 min • Cab
National Park Gate
5 min • Auto
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- St. Francis Institute of Technology (Borivali West)3 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Thakur College (Kandivali East)5 km
Science & Commerce • Autonomous
- Gokhale Education Society College (Borivali)3 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Patkar-Varde College (Goregaon West)10 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Bhavan’s College (Andheri West)14 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- 5 km
Schools (K–12)
- Ryan International (Borivali East)1 km
ICSE • Well-established
- Vibgyor High (Borivali)2 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
- St. Francis D’Assisi High School (Borivali West)3 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Thakur Vidya Mandir (Kandivali East)5 km
CBSE • Large campus
- Children’s Academy (Kandivali East)5 km
ICSE • Reputed
- Rustomjee Cambridge International (Dahisar)4 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Devipada municipal garden
- Ashok Nagar colony gardens
- Society play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Apex Hospital (Borivali West) — 3 km
- Karuna Hospital (Borivali West) — 3 km
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani (Andheri West) — 14 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Kanheri Caves (inside the park)
- Growel’s 101 Mall
- Local reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹350/day • Gyms • Cafes • Park on the doorstep
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Borivali East)
- Regus (Malad West)
- Local shared offices
- Day passes from ₹350
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Mall-anchored bars
- Bars open till 12:30 am
- Malad strip 20 min away
- Very quiet in the colonies
Borivali East vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Borivali East is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Borivali East | Borivali West | Dahisar East | Kandivali East | Malad East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹22K–31K | ₹24K–36K | ₹16K–23K | ₹22K–33K | ₹22K–31K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹38K–65K | ₹42K–75K | ₹28K–48K | ₹38K–68K | ₹38K–65K |
| Premium Rent | ₹99K–2.08L | ₹1.09L–2.4L | ₹73K–1.54L | ₹99K–2.18L | ₹99K–2.08L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.71L–4.22L | ₹1.89L–4.88L | ₹1.26L–3.12L | ₹1.71L–4.42L | ₹1.71L–4.22L |
| Train Station | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 7) | Yes (Line 2A) | Yes (Line 7) | Yes (Line 7) |
| Airport Distance | Yes (Line 7) | 15 km | 16 km | 18 km | 12 km |
| Nightlife | 11 km | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Very Good | Moderate | Very Good |
| Good | Beach Access | 12 km | 8 km | 10 km | 10 km |
| Safety Rating | 9 km | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.9/5 | Good | Very Good | Moderate | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Borivali East?
Borivali East is the green option on the western line. You get a terminus station where seats are easier, two Metro Line 7 stops, the national park gate about a kilometre away, and family housing at a fraction of the southern suburbs. The trade-offs are a 55-minute run to Churchgate, functional retail, and monkeys and leopard-sighting notices on the park-facing lanes.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Over 100 square kilometres of protected forest with trails, a lion safari and the Kanheri Caves.
Best for: Weekend hikes & fresh air
Devipada municipal garden
Ward-maintained neighbourhood garden with a walking loop and children’s play area.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Ashok Nagar colony gardens
Colony gardens through the residential core, with walking paths and seating.
Best for: Morning walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Growel’s 101 (4 km), Inorbit Malad (8 km), Devipada market
Sanjay Gandhi National Park,, Kanheri Caves,, Gorai Beach (12 km)
Borivali sports complex, Local cricket grounds, Badminton academies
Borivali temples, Local churches & mosques
Daily Living in Borivali East: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Borivali East)
- Reliance Smart
- Devipada market
- 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
- Gold's Gym (Borivali)
- Cult.fit
- Local gyms from ₹900/mo
- Yoga studios
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
- Colony parking standard
- Street parking tight
- Paid lots at Growel’s
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- Ward library
- Local reading rooms
- College libraries at Borivali West
- Book stores at Growel’s 101
Property Prices in Borivali East
Average monthly rents in Borivali East (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹11K – ₹14K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹16K – ₹22K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹22K – ₹34K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹38K – ₹65K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹59K – ₹1.07L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹99K – ₹2.08L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.71L – ₹4.22L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary between the newer highway-corridor towers and the older colony stock. Park-facing and highway-facing towers command 20–30% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Borivali East
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Borivali is a terminus for many Western line services — seats are easier
- ✓Two Metro Line 7 stations, Magathane and Rashtriya Udyan
- ✓Sanjay Gandhi National Park gate about 1 km away
- ✓Noticeably cleaner air than the southern suburbs
- ✓Ryan International and Vibgyor High both within 2 km
- ✓Western Express Highway frontage for road access
- ✓Growel’s 101 Mall about 4 km for retail and cinema
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
- ✓Family-sized flats at a fraction of southern-suburb pricing
- ✓Kanheri Caves and forest trails on the doorstep
What to Watch Out For
- Churchgate is about 55 minutes even on a fast train
- Monkeys and occasional leopard notices on park-facing lanes
- Retail and dining are functional rather than premium
- Western Express Highway noise on the frontage buildings
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Airport is about 15 km — over half an hour outside peak
- Much of the colony stock is ageing and awaiting redevelopment
- Street parking is difficult outside newer towers
- Metro Line 7 construction left road surfaces poor in places
- Nightlife is thin — most of it sits inside the malls
Renting in Borivali East: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.0
Connectivity
3.8
Lifestyle
4.1
Safety
4.3
Environment
