Renting in Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark and beyond
5 min readUpdated 5 July 2026
Kerala's capital pairs a big IT campus with colleges and government offices. Here is how to pick the right area and budget for your rent.
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is home to Technopark, one of India's largest IT parks, along with major colleges and hospitals. The city's rentals cluster around the tech corridor in the north and the older central neighbourhoods.
Best areas near Technopark
- Kazhakkoottam: right next to Technopark, the go to area for PGs, hostels and shared flats for IT staff.
- Sreekaryam and Ulloor: close to campuses and the tech corridor, popular with students and young professionals.
- Pattom and Kesavadasapuram: central and well connected, with a mix of flats and independent homes.
Central and family friendly areas
- Kowdiar and Vellayambalam: quieter, upmarket neighbourhoods good for families.
- Pettah and Thampanoor: central and budget friendly, close to the railway station and bus stand.
What to budget
PG beds near Technopark are competitively priced, single rooms sit in the mid range, and flats cost more the closer they are to Kazhakkoottam and the bypass. Moving a few kilometres inland often buys you a bigger place for the same rent.
Browse rooms, PGs and flats in ThiruvananthapuramTips
- If you work at Technopark, staying in Kazhakkoottam saves a long daily commute.
- Students should look for PGs with food and study friendly timings.
- Use the map link on each listing to judge the real distance to your campus or office.
Every Trivandrum listing on Parppidam shows the owner, verification status and full details, so you can shortlist and message with confidence, and pay no brokerage.