Area Overview
What makes Khar West special
Khar West is Bandra’s quieter twin — the same tree-lined lanes, boutiques and cafes, on a smaller and calmer scale. It runs from Linking Road through the numbered roads to Khar Danda and the Carter Road seafront.
Khar Gymkhana anchors the social side, the 14th and 15th Road stretches carry the boutique and dining scene, and Khar Danda still holds the original Koli fishing settlement at the western edge.
It trades at a small discount to Bandra West while sharing most of its infrastructure. The trade-offs are the same too: ageing buildings, scarce parking, and yields near 2%.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
Long-settled affluent families alongside media, finance and creative professionals, with a steady expat and long-stay rental population.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. English is used day to day across most of the suburb.
Communities
Christian (East Indian & Goan)
Historic core community
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Long-settled families
Hindu (Gujarati & Marwari)
Strong business community
Muslim
Established presence
Parsi
Small, long-established
Original Koli fishing families at Khar Danda, overlaid by an affluent and largely creative-industry population.
Typical Residents
30%
Families
Multi-generational households
27%
Media & Creative
Film, advertising, music
20%
Young Professionals
Finance & consulting at BKC
13%
Expats & Long-stay
MNC postings
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Khar West
From ₹80 pani puri to ₹4000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Linking Road food stalls₹80–200
Chaat, Frankie
- Khar Danda fish market eateries₹150–350
Coastal, Fried Fish
- Elco Pani Puri (Bandra, 1 km)₹80–200
Chaat, Pani Puri
- Candies (Bandra, 2 km)₹150–350
Sandwiches, Bakes
- S.V. Road snack strip₹40–150
Vada Pav, Sandwiches
Popular Restaurants
- Nksha₹1800–2800
Modern Indian
- Khar Social₹900–1600
Global, Bar
- Butterfly High (Bandra)₹1200–2000
Global, Bar
- Sequel Bistro₹1200–2000
Healthy, Continental
- Mag St. Bread Co. (Bandra)₹600–1200
Bakery, Cafe
Cafes & Bars
- Blue Tokai (Khar)₹250–550
Specialty Coffee
- Subko Coffee (Bandra)₹400–800
Coffee, Bakes
- Starbucks (Linking Road)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- The Bar Stock Exchange (Khar)₹800–1500
Bar, Pub Food
- Toit (Bandra)₹1200–2000
Brewpub
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Khar West
Exceptionally Connected
Western Line • Linking Road • Sea Link • Metro 3 at BKC
Local Train
Khar Road station on the Western line, walkable from most of the suburb. Churchgate in about 28 min.
Metro
Aqua Line 3 at BKC about 4 km. Line 2A at D N Nagar about 5 km. No metro inside the suburb.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 5 km, International T2 about 6 km via the Western Express Highway.
Roads
Linking Road and S.V. Road run the length of it. Bandra–Worli Sea Link about 3 km south; Western Express Highway to the east.
Commute Times from Khar West
Churchgate
28 min • Fast Train
Bandra West
8 min • Cab/Auto
Andheri
12 min • Local Train
Lower Parel
25 min • Sea Link
BKC
15 min • Cab
Nariman Point
35 min • Sea Link
Airport T2
20 min • Cab
Juhu Beach
15 min • Cab
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- St. Andrew’s College (Bandra West)2 km
Arts, Science, Commerce • Autonomous
- Rizvi College (Bandra)2 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Thadomal Shahani Engineering College2 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- MMK College (Bandra West)2 km
Commerce & Economics
- National College (Bandra)2 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- NMIMS (Vile Parle West)5 km
Deemed University • MBA, Engineering
Schools (K–12)
- St. Theresa’s Convent (Bandra)2 km
SSC • Long-established
- Rizvi Springfield High School2 km
ICSE • Well-established
- Arya Vidya Mandir (Bandra West)2 km
ICSE • Reputed
- St. Stanislaus High School (Bandra)3 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Jamnabai Narsee School (Vile Parle)5 km
ICSE • Premium
- Bombay Scottish School (Mahim)6 km
ICSE • Long-established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Khar Gymkhana grounds
- Carter Road Promenade (2 km)
- Patwardhan Park (2 km)
- Society play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- P.D. Hinduja Hospital (Khar) — 1 km
- Lilavati Hospital (Bandra West) — 3 km
- Holy Family Hospital (Bandra) — 3 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Carter Road sunset walks
- Khar Gymkhana (sport & social)
- Linking Road shopping
- Libraries & reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹600/day • Gyms • Cafes • BKC in 15 min
Coworking Spaces
- WeWork (BKC)
- Awfis (Khar)
- 91springboard (Bandra)
- Day passes from ₹600
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Dense bar and pub cluster
- Bars open till late
- Bandra West strip 8 min away
- Busy and well-lit till late
Khar West vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Khar West is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Khar West | Bandra West | Santacruz West | Juhu | Khar East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹49K–82K | ₹70K–1.2L | ₹41K–62K | ₹52K–86K | ₹32K–46K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹85K–1.7L | ₹1.2L–2.5L | ₹70K–1.3L | ₹90K–1.8L | ₹55K–95K |
| Premium Rent | ₹2.21L–5.44L | ₹3.12L–8L | ₹1.82L–4.16L | ₹2.34L–5.76L | ₹1.43L–3.04L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹3.82L–11.05L | ₹5.4L–16.25L | ₹3.15L–8.45L | ₹4.05L–11.7L | ₹2.48L–6.18L |
| Train Station | Yes (Western) | Western + Harbour | Yes (Western) | No (2 km) | Yes (Western) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 3 at BKC (4 km) | Line 3 at BKC | Nearby | Line 2A (4 km) |
| Airport Distance | Line 3 at BKC | 6 km | 5 km | 4 km | 5 km |
| Nightlife | 7 km | Very Good | Excellent | Good | Very Good |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 2 km | Bandstand | 4 km | Direct |
| Safety Rating | 4 km | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.9/5 | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Moderate | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Why choose Khar West?
Khar West gives you almost everything Bandra West does — tree-lined lanes, Linking Road, Carter Road, a walkable station and a dense cafe and bar scene — at a modest discount and with noticeably less noise. The trade-offs mirror Bandra’s: yields near 2%, scarce parking, a lot of 40-year-old stock with redevelopment uncertainty, and entry pricing that leaves nothing affordable.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Khar Gymkhana grounds
The suburb’s social and sporting anchor, with courts, a pool and open ground for members.
Best for: Sport & club membership
Carter Road Promenade
Sea-facing walking stretch about 2 km south, shared with Bandra West, busy from dawn.
Best for: Morning walks & sea air
Patwardhan Park
Large neighbourhood park off Linking Road with a walking track and play areas.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Linking Road (walkable), Jio World Drive BKC (5 km), Khar local markets
Khar Danda Koliwada,, Carter Road Promenade,, Bandstand Promenade (3 km)
Khar Gymkhana, Otters Club (2 km), Badminton academies
Khar Danda temples, St. Peter’s Church (Bandra)
Daily Living in Khar West: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Nature's Basket (Khar)
- DMart (Khar)
- Reliance Fresh
- 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 (Khar)
- Cult.fit
- Local gyms from ₹2500/mo
- Yoga & pilates 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
- Street parking very limited
- Many older buildings have none
- Paid lots on Linking Road
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Khar Gymkhana library
- Local reading rooms
- Title Waves (Bandra)
- Book stores on Linking Road
Property Prices in Khar West
Average monthly rents in Khar West (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹24K – ₹37K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹36K – ₹58K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹49K – ₹88K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹85K – ₹1.7L | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹1.32L – ₹2.8L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹2.21L – ₹5.44L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹3.82L – ₹11.05L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary sharply between the numbered roads and the lanes toward S.V. Road. The 14th to 16th Road stretches command 25–40% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Khar West
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Khar Road station on the Western line, walkable from most lanes
- ✓Linking Road retail runs the length of the suburb
- ✓Carter Road Promenade about 2 km south
- ✓P.D. Hinduja Hospital inside the suburb, Lilavati within 3 km
- ✓Khar Gymkhana for sport and social membership
- ✓Quieter than Bandra West while sharing its infrastructure
- ✓Dense cafe, bar and boutique scene on the numbered roads
- ✓BKC about 15 minutes by cab for the office commute
- ✓Sea Link puts Nariman Point around 35 minutes away
- ✓Deep expat and long-stay rental demand
What to Watch Out For
- Among the most expensive rental markets in the western suburbs
- Rental yields around 2–2.5% — weak for pure investors
- Parking is severely limited; many older buildings have none
- Linking Road and S.V. Road congestion is near-constant
- Much of the stock is 40+ years old with redevelopment uncertainty
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Society approvals can be restrictive on diet, pets and single tenants
- Late-night noise around the bar clusters on the numbered roads
- No metro station inside the suburb
- Redevelopment sites mean construction dust and noise in pockets
Renting in Khar West: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.5
Connectivity
4.6
Lifestyle
4.3
Safety
4.0
Environment
