Here are affordable architect options and ways to find budget-friendly architects in Hyderabad, plus practical tips to get a good price.

Affordable firms / services to check (with sources)

• Walls Asia Architects — publishes clear low-cost packages (example: an “Essential” package around ₹40/sq ft). Good for standard house plans or packaged design services. (wallsasia.com)
• Simple Space Architects — small firm that advertises “affordable prices” and free consultation calls; suitable for modest residential/commercial projects. (simplespacearchitects.com)
• Arcmax Architects — markets low-cost / low-income housing design services in Hyderabad (useful if your project is focused on economical construction). (arcmaxarchitect.com)
• Local directories (Justdial, Homify, local listings) — large listings of many small independent architects and drafting services in Hyderabad; good place to compare prices, reviews and portfolios to find the lowest-cost qualified options. Use filters for “residential”, “budget” and read user reviews. (Justdial.com)
• Freelance/home-designers found on platforms and local listings — many single-owner architects or building designers in Hyderabad offer low flat fees for plans and elevations (directory data shows hundreds of small operators in the city). These are often the most affordable choice if you confirm credentials and portfolio. (rentechdigital.com)

How to find the most affordable, good-quality architect

• Compare package pricing: some firms publish per-sq-ft packages (basic vs. comprehensive). If you only need plans, pick the basic package. Example published package pricing for simple deliverables exists. (wallsasia.com)
• Use local directories (Justdial, Homify) to shortlist 6–8 small firms or independent architects, then compare 2–3 quotes. Read recent reviews. (Justdial.com)
• Ask for a clear scope: site visit fee, concept plan, working drawings, supervision — many architects allow you to remove site supervision or 3D renders to lower cost. (Justdial.com)
• Consider architect-engineer combos or smaller studios — they often charge lower fixed fees than large firms for similar deliverables. (rentechdigital.com)

Typical affordable fee ranges (ballpark)

• Basic concept/site plan or floor plan: often a few thousand to ₹10,000–20,000 depending on complexity.
• Per-sq-ft packaged designs (basic): reported packages as low as ~₹40/sq ft for essential deliverables (more comprehensive packages cost more). These published figures are a useful baseline but confirm with each firm. (wallsasia.com)

Practical next steps (fast)

1. Decide what you need: concept only, full working drawings, or supervision. 2. Shortlist 6 firms from Justdial / Homify / Google: include 2 packaged-service firms (e.g., Walls Asia, Simple Space) and 4 small independent architects. (wallsasia.com)
2. Ask each for (a) a firm portfolio of similar-size projects, (b) a written quote with deliverables and timeline, and (c) at least two client references. 4. Pick the one that gives the clearest scope at the best price.

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