Ghansoli Too Expensive—Is Palava/Shilphata a Good Move?

Hello fellow Navi Mumbaikars! 👋 I’m a 30-year-old working professional currently living in Sector 21, Ghansoli, and I need your help with a housing dilemma. My landlord recently asked me to vacate my 1BHK (550 sq ft, ₹14k rent) by June as they need the flat for personal use. While my contract ends in June, I’m getting married in 2 months and don’t want my partner to deal with shifting immediately after moving in. So, I’m planning to relocate next month. I started hunting for a decent 1BHK in Ghansoli/Koparkhairane, but rents have skyrocketed (₹18k–22k+!) for cramped, poorly maintained flats—even in societies without basic amenities like watchmen. My current place is in a great locality with a peaceful vibe, so this has been a rude shock. I’ve had terrible experiences with brokers (yearly brokerage demands, pushy behavior), so I’d prefer to avoid them. I know this limits options, but I’m determined to find a place independently. My partner is an artist and needs at least a 6x6 ft workspace at home. A spacious 1BHK or basic 2BHK would work. I’m now looking at Palava or Shilphata, due to affordability and space. But I have questions: 1. Are these areas peaceful and safe? 2. How’s the cost of living (groceries, transport)? 3. Do they flood during monsoons? If yes, are there specific sectors to avoid? 4. Any other areas I should consider within a 30-minute commute to Ghansoli? (My office is in Ghansoli, and I'd be comfortable with a 30 mins commute) - If you have leads for Ghansoli/Koparkhairane (owner-only listings), please DM me! - Any tips for negotiating rent or spotting hidden-gem societies? TL;DR: Need to shift ASAP due to marriage + landlord’s notice. Ghansoli/Koparkhairane rents are insane. Considering Palava/Shilphata but unsure about floods, peace, and accessibility. Open to other nearby areas. No brokers. Thank you for reading this far! Any advice or leads would mean the world. 🙏 P.S. To brokers/agents: No offense intended—just sharing my personal preference based on past experiences. :)