Mumbai is one of the costliest cities to live in from an accommodation point of view. Apartments are cramped and extremely expensive. Hence, flatsharing is very common. It is also a fun way to make friends and save money in a difficult market. For more information and flatsharing options in Mumbai, click on the following links.
For people wishing to live in Mumbai for a limited period, for work purposes or other reasons, there are solutions like furnished flats, aparthotels or flathotels.
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Below are some listings for youth hostels/ student accommodation
Update 14/05/2011