Inorder to arrange your budget initally. What i advice her we have couple of people doing business of providing sharing villa with 1-2 bedroom or independent studios which cost around range from 1000-1500-2000 around depending on your choice.

The above portion are offered on monthly rentals paid in advance with security deposit ,which depends on the landlord.

Ideally i have done the same and is quite comfortable of avoiding post dated cheques and all other contract matters...hassle free....

Atlast choice is yours
Good Luck
Regards
Felix Pereira