Area Overview
What makes Mulund East special
Mulund East runs from the Central line across to the Eastern Express Highway and the Airoli bridge approach. It is the last Mumbai suburb before Thane, and one of the greenest on the eastern line.
Society housing from the 1970s and 80s dominates, with newer towers along the highway corridor, and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park boundary and the hills forming the western backdrop.
Metro Line 4 runs the highway, and the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road under construction will eventually cut across the park to the western suburbs — the single biggest thing on this belt’s horizon.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled, largely Gujarati and Maharashtrian middle-class population in society housing, with a strong Jain business presence and a large commuting workforce.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Gujarati is strong across the society and business belt.
Communities
Hindu (Gujarati)
Large business community
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Long-settled families
Jain
Very active business community
North Indian
Growing service-sector group
South Indian
Established colony community
A settled middle-class suburb built out from the 1960s, with a strong Gujarati and Jain trading population.
Typical Residents
36%
Families
Society and multi-generational households
24%
Young Professionals
Powai, Thane, BKC
18%
Business Owners
Trade and retail
12%
Singles / Couples
Shared and PG rentals
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Mulund East
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 mall dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Mulund East station strip₹20–100
Vada Pav, Misal
- Society market eateries₹80–220
Gujarati Thali, Snacks
- Highway service road stalls₹40–130
Rolls, Chinese
- Jain farsan counters₹40–150
Farsan, Sweets
- Nirmal Lifestyle food court (2 km)₹200–500
Multi-cuisine
Popular Restaurants
- Barbeque Nation (Mulund)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Sigree Global Grill (Mulund)₹1100–1600
North Indian, Grill
- Rajdhani Thali (Nirmal Lifestyle)₹600–1000
Gujarati, Rajasthani Thali
- ₹1200–1800
- Persian Darbar (Mulund)₹600–1100
Mughlai, Biryani
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Nirmal Lifestyle)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Chaayos (Mulund)₹200–450
Chai, Snacks
- Cafe Coffee Day (Mulund East)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- The Beer Cafe (Viviana, Thane)₹700–1400
Beer, Bar Food
- Local Irani cafes₹20–100
Chai, Bun Maska
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Mulund East
Exceptionally Connected
Central Line • Metro Line 4 • EEH • Airoli Bridge
Local Train
Mulund on the Central line, with fast-train stops. CSMT in about 45 min.
Metro
Metro Line 4 runs along the Eastern Express Highway from Wadala to Kasarvadavali, with stations serving the belt.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 14 km, International T2 about 15 km via the JVLR.
Roads
Eastern Express Highway frontage, the Airoli bridge east to Navi Mumbai, and the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road under construction.
Commute Times from Mulund East
CSMT
45 min • Fast Train
Thane
6 min • Local Train
Ghatkopar
18 min • Local Train
Powai
20 min • Cab
Navi Mumbai
25 min • Airoli Bridge
BKC
40 min • Cab
Airport T2
35 min • Cab
Nirmal Lifestyle
8 min • Auto
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Vaze-Kelkar College (Mulund East)1 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Mulund College of Commerce2 km
Commerce • Autonomous
- VPM’s Polytechnic (Thane)5 km
Engineering & Diploma
- IIT Bombay (Powai)12 km
Engineering • Institute of Eminence
- K.J. Somaiya College (Vidyavihar)13 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Bandodkar College (Thane)6 km
Science
Schools (K–12)
- Vidya Niketan (Mulund)1 km
SSC • Well-established
- St. Mary’s High School (Mulund East)1.5 km
SSC • Long-established
- Podar International (Mulund)2 km
CBSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
- NES International School (Mulund)3 km
IGCSE / IB • International
- Holy Angels High School (Bhandup)6 km
SSC • Long-established
- Hiranandani Foundation School (Powai)12 km
ICSE • Premium
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park edge
- Mulund East municipal garden
- Hill-side open land
- Society gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Fortis Hospital (Mulund) — 2 km
- Apex Hospital (Mulund) — 2 km
- Jupiter Hospital (Thane) — 6 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Nirmal Lifestyle Mall (2 km west)
- Yeoor Hills (8 km)
- Local reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹300/day • Gyms • Cafes • Metro on the highway
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Mulund)
- Regus (Thane)
- Local shared offices
- Day passes from ₹300
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
- Thane options 10 min away
- Very quiet after 10 pm
Mulund East vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Mulund East is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Mulund East | Mulund West | Bhandup East | Nahur East | Thane West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹21K–32K | ₹23K–35K | ₹16K–24K | ₹16K–25K | ₹20K–30K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹36K–66K | ₹40K–72K | ₹28K–50K | ₹28K–52K | ₹34K–62K |
| Premium Rent | ₹94K–2.11L | ₹1.04L–2.3L | ₹73K–1.6L | ₹73K–1.66L | ₹88K–1.98L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.62L–4.29L | ₹1.8L–4.68L | ₹1.26L–3.25L | ₹1.26L–3.38L | ₹1.53L–4.03L |
| Train Station | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 4) | Line 4 (2 km) | Yes (Line 4) | Yes (Line 4) |
| Airport Distance | Yes (Line 4) | 15 km | 16 km | 12 km | 13 km |
| Nightlife | 20 km | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 16 km | 16 km | 14 km | 14 km |
| Safety Rating | 18 km | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.2/5 | Good | Very Good | Moderate | Good |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Mulund East?
Mulund East gives you a Central line station, Metro Line 4 on the highway, the national park boundary to the west and Fortis Hospital two kilometres away — in one of the greenest, most settled belts in the eastern suburbs. Thane is six minutes north and Navi Mumbai twenty-five via the Airoli bridge. The trade-offs are a forty-five-minute run to CSMT and an airport that is a genuine thirty-five minutes away.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Sanjay Gandhi National Park edge
The park boundary sits to the west, with trails from the Mulund gate.
Best for: Weekend hikes & fresh air
Mulund East municipal garden
Ward-maintained neighbourhood garden with a walking loop and play area.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Hill-side open land
Open scrub and hill land at the western edge, used for early-morning walking.
Best for: Morning walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Nirmal Lifestyle (2 km), R Mall Mulund (3 km), Mulund East market
Sanjay Gandhi National Park,, Yeoor Hills (8 km),, Kanheri Caves (14 km)
Mulund Gymkhana, Local cricket grounds, Badminton academies
Mulund Jain derasars, Local temples & churches
Daily Living in Mulund East: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Mulund East)
- Reliance Smart
- Station 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 (Mulund)
- Cult.fit
- Local gyms from ₹1000/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
- Society parking standard
- Street parking limited
- Paid lots at Nirmal
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- Vaze-Kelkar College library
- Local reading rooms
- Ward library
- Book stores at Nirmal
Property Prices in Mulund East
Average monthly rents in Mulund East (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹10K – ₹15K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹15K – ₹22K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹21K – ₹34K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹36K – ₹66K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹56K – ₹1.09L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹94K – ₹2.11L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.62L – ₹4.29L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary between the newer highway-corridor towers and the older society stock. Newer towers command 25–40% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Mulund East
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Mulund station on the Central line with fast-train stops
- ✓Metro Line 4 along the Eastern Express Highway
- ✓Sanjay Gandhi National Park boundary to the west
- ✓Fortis and Apex hospitals both about 2 km away
- ✓Vaze-Kelkar College and Mulund College of Commerce nearby
- ✓NES International and Podar International within 3 km
- ✓Thane six minutes north, Navi Mumbai twenty-five via Airoli bridge
- ✓The Goregaon–Mulund Link Road will connect west across the park
- ✓Among the greenest and most settled belts on the eastern line
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
What to Watch Out For
- CSMT is about forty-five minutes even on a fast train
- Airport is about 15 km — a genuine thirty-five minutes
- Eastern Express Highway noise on the frontage buildings
- Metro Line 4 construction has disrupted the highway corridor
- The Goregaon–Mulund Link Road is years from completion
- Retail is good but stops short of premium — Thane or Powai for that
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Very quiet after 10 pm with limited late-night options
- Older society stock is ageing with unresolved redevelopment status
- Resale liquidity is thinner than Mulund West
Renting in Mulund East: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
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Connectivity
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Lifestyle
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Safety
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