Rent ₹12,000 a month on a registered 2-year lease: duty about 0.5% of annual rent — ₹1,44,000 × 0.5% = ₹720, plus the registration fee.
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Visakhapatnam
₹8,000 – ₹15,000
₹12,000 – ₹25,000
Vijayawada
₹7,000 – ₹14,000
₹10,000 – ₹20,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
Rents near Visakhapatnam's beach road and Vijayawada's Benz Circle are noticeably higher than outer areas — check two or three localities.
Check duty and slot availability on IGRS AP before registration, and keep the deposit receipt signed by the landlord.
More Andhra Pradesh renting questions
Which law covers renting in Andhra Pradesh?
The Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960. It sets the grounds on which a landlord can seek eviction and how rent disputes are decided.
Who decides rent disputes in Andhra Pradesh?
The Rent Controller appointed under the 1960 Act hears eviction and rent-related disputes; appeals go to the appellate authority named in the Act.
Do I need to register an 11-month agreement in AP?
No, registration is mandatory only for leases above 11 months, but a registered lease is stronger evidence if a dispute reaches the Rent Controller.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
Andhra Pradesh questions
Andhra Pradesh me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in Andhra Pradesh?
~0.5% of annual rent. Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Andhra Pradesh me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in Andhra Pradesh?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
Andhra Pradesh me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in Andhra Pradesh?
2–3 months. Get refund conditions and timeline in writing — 'will adjust later' is how deposits die.
Also useful
Rent agreement register karna zaroori hai? / Is registration compulsory?
Above 11 months: YES, PAN-India (Registration Act). 11-month: optional in most states (notarized works, registered is stronger) — EXCEPT Maharashtra, where registration is compulsory at ANY term. Rajasthan needs Rent Authority registration instead.
To stay under the 12-month compulsory-registration threshold in most states — saving registration cost and office visits. In Maharashtra this logic fails: registration is still mandatory.
Maharashtra me stamp duty kaise nikalti hai? / How is Maharashtra stamp duty calculated?
Article 36A: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit) + ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural registration (+ e-filing/service charges). Example: ₹15,000 × 11 mo + ₹50,000 deposit ≈ ₹1,700 all-in urban (duty ≈₹400 + registration + charges).
Stamp duty kaun bharta hai? / Who pays stamp duty?
In absence of contrary agreement, the LESSEE (tenant) pays (Sec 29(c) Indian Stamp Act) — but most agreements split or assign it explicitly. Whatever it says in writing wins, so read that clause.
Notary vs registered agreement? / Notarized or registered — which is better?
Registered always wins in court. Notarized 11-month agreements are the common compromise (cheap, fast). For multi-year stays or high deposits, pay for registration.
E-stamp paper kya hai? / What is e-stamp paper?
Electronic stamp duty payment (SHCIL / state portals like Kaveri, IGR) replacing physical stamp paper in most states. Keep the e-stamp certificate with the agreement — it IS the duty proof.