20 Upper Portions for Rent in CBR Town

Real estate in Islamabad continues to grow by leaps and bounds and tenants can find a great variety of houses, apartments and portions in different areas of the city. The initiation of several new projects has triggered a competitive wave among property giants.

Central Board of Revenue Employees Cooperative Housing Scheme (CBRECHS) is one of the more upscale societies in the city. It is also called CBR Town. It is a gated community that has two divisions: Phase I and Phase II. The society is located close to Soan Gardens and Motorway M-2. Although most of the area is densely occupied, you can still find a variety of properties on rent in CBR Town at reasonable prices.

Types of Upper Portions in CBR Town

Construction in most of the blocks of CBR Town is almost complete. However, some areas still need a lot of work. Upper portions for rent are mostly available in Phase I. Tenants usually get access to balconies and some landlords even include garages in the offer, if one is available. Some residents in the society build their houses with the intention of renting out a portion. This is why people usually get to have their own kitchen, lounge, a terrace as well as a servant’s quarter. Some landlords allow you to have rooftop access as well. In larger upper portions, a powder room, steam room, and laundry room are also provided as additional amenities. 7 marla is the minimum area size available for rent in CBR Town. In addition, you can also find upper portions in 8, 12 and 14 marla as well.

Rent Price Trend for Upper Portions in CBR Town

Price for a 7 marla upper portion for rent in CBR Town is PKR 25 thousand. For 12 marla, the price ranges from PKR 30 to 35 thousand. 14 marla upper portions can be rented for PKR 40 thousand. However, rental prices are always negotiable, within reason, of course. Sometimes, public utilities are included in the rent and sometimes they are not. You have to pay for at least three months in advance and then you can pay the rent monthly.

Facilities & Security in CBR Town

CBR Town is located nearly 13 kilometres from Islamabad International Airport. Water, gas and electricity supplies are provided. This society tries its best to ensure residents don’t have to face any power shortage issues. The town has two entry points, where security guards have been stationed for the safety of residents. There are CCTV cameras installed within the society as part of broader security measures. The town has a Jamia Mosque as well.  

Schools, Universities & Hospitals in CBR Town

Howard International School System and Islamabad Model School for Girls are top two choices for schooling among the residents of CBR Town. For higher education, the nearest universities to the town are Institute of Space Technology, Institute of Natural and Management Sciences, and COMSATS University. Al Khidmat Raazi Hospital is the only healthcare facility in this society. The hospital is well equipped to deal with medical emergencies. Other than this hospital, local clinics are also present in CBR Town.

Shopping & Restaurants in CBR Town

CBR Town is a small society. There is a grocery shop called Arham Super Store that offers a wide variety of everyday essential items. More stores are being built by the authorities. For shopping, you can head to Farman Plaza in Pakistan Town, which is nearly 2 km away from Phase 1 (Block C), China City Mall in PWD Housing Society, which is at the distance of 2-3 km, and Malik Arcade in Police Foundation, which is also about 2 km from the same point. For food, there are local eateries like Marries’ Co Pizza & Burger, Naan Shop, and Tomatino Pizza Fiesta. If you want variety, you can head to Bahria Town, Phase 4, on Corniche Road in Rawalpindi, which is located at a distance of 3 to 3.5 km from CBR Town.

Reasons for Renting in CBR Town

CBR Town is considered as an affordable place to live even for people from relatively low-income backgrounds. It is a well-planned town where facilities like malls, arcades, and cinemas will be available soon. This Town has been divided into several blocks for better navigation and the authorities are acquiring more land to extend the project.