DHA Phase 1
PKR 180,000 – 450,000 / month · 10 min to Walton Road, close to Cantt
Best value per marla in DHA. Many houses need renovation, so inspect before signing.
Area guide
Every DHA Lahore phase, compared
DHA Lahore is not one neighbourhood — each phase has its own price level, housing stock and character. This guide compares all eight phases so you can pick the right one before you start viewing homes.
| Phase | Typical rent / month | Development | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Phase 1 | PKR 180,000 – 450,000 | Fully developed, oldest housing stock | Families who want mature trees, wide streets and older but spacious houses |
| DHA Phase 2 | PKR 160,000 – 400,000 | Fully developed | Budget-conscious families and small households |
| DHA Phase 3 | PKR 200,000 – 500,000 | Fully developed with strong commercial | Tenants who want shops, cafés and clinics within walking distance |
| DHA Phase 4 | PKR 170,000 – 420,000 | Fully developed | Professionals commuting toward Gulberg and Cantt |
| DHA Phase 5 | PKR 250,000 – 800,000 | Premium, newer construction | Executives, expatriates and families wanting the most prestigious address |
| DHA Phase 6 | PKR 220,000 – 700,000 | Modern, still filling in | Anyone who wants new construction and modern layouts |
| DHA Phase 7 | PKR 150,000 – 900,000 | Developing, wide price spread | Tenants trading commute for space and lower rent |
| DHA Phase 8 | PKR 140,000 – 500,000 | Developing, includes Ex Park View & Air Avenue | Frequent travellers and families wanting new-build apartments |
DHA Phase 2
PKR 160,000 – 400,000 / month · Quick access to Bedian Road and Cantt
Quieter than Phase 1 with fewer commercial pockets; good for long leases.
DHA Phase 3
PKR 200,000 – 500,000 / month · Direct link to Y Block market and Main Boulevard
One of the most convenient phases day to day; rents hold their value well.
DHA Phase 4
PKR 170,000 – 420,000 / month · Close to Sui Gas and Cavalry Ground
Good mix of full houses and portions; easy to find a 10 marla upper portion here.
DHA Phase 5
PKR 250,000 – 800,000 / month · Main Boulevard access, minutes to Phase 6 commercial
Highest rents in DHA Lahore. Furnished units here attract corporate tenants.
DHA Phase 6
PKR 220,000 – 700,000 / month · Bedian Road and Ring Road access
Newest housing stock at scale — open plans, better parking, strong resale interest.
DHA Phase 7
PKR 150,000 – 900,000 / month · Ring Road interchange nearby
Widest range in DHA: modest houses and very large villas sit in the same phase.
DHA Phase 8
PKR 140,000 – 500,000 / month · Best Ring Road and airport access in DHA
Strongest apartment supply in DHA Lahore, so it is the easiest phase for smaller budgets.