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Best areas to live in Chennai — all 118 compared

Prices, rents, connectivity, schools and lifestyle — compared area by area by Condivio Market Research.

Chennai property rates and rents at a glance

Across 118 Chennai areas, a 2 BHK rents for ₹20K – ₹1.95L a month, with a typical rent of ₹51K. Buying a 2 BHK ranges from ₹44L – ₹2.93Cr, depending on the locality. Each guide below breaks down PG, 1 RK, 1–3 BHK and premium homes, plus connectivity, schools, safety and what daily life is like.

2 BHK rent
₹20K – ₹1.95L
Typical rent
₹51K
2 BHK price
₹44L – ₹2.93Cr
Areas covered
118

Prepared by Condivio Market Research · Updated

Most affordable areas in Chennai

Area2 BHK rent / month2 BHK priceRating
Karunguzhipallam₹20K – ₹38K₹44L – ₹56L3.7/5
Katrambakkam₹20K – ₹38K₹44L – ₹56L3.7/5
Kummamur₹20K – ₹38K₹44L – ₹56L3.8/5
Melmaruvathur₹20K – ₹38K₹44L – ₹56L3.7/5
Ongur₹20K – ₹38K₹44L – ₹56L3.7/5

Most expensive areas in Chennai

Area2 BHK rent / month2 BHK priceRating
Alwarpet₹1.05L – ₹1.95L₹2.3Cr – ₹2.93Cr4.5/5
Besant Nagar₹1L – ₹1.85L₹2.2Cr – ₹2.8Cr4.5/5
Nungambakkam₹1L – ₹1.85L₹2.2Cr – ₹2.8Cr4.5/5
Adyar₹95K – ₹1.76L₹2.09Cr – ₹2.66Cr4.5/5
Gopalapuram₹92K – ₹1.7L₹2.01Cr – ₹2.55Cr4.4/5

Best rated areas in Chennai

Area2 BHK rent / month2 BHK priceRating
Adyar₹95K – ₹1.76L₹2.09Cr – ₹2.66Cr4.5/5
Alwarpet₹1.05L – ₹1.95L₹2.3Cr – ₹2.93Cr4.5/5
Anna Nagar₹82K – ₹1.52L₹1.8Cr – ₹2.28Cr4.5/5
Besant Nagar₹1L – ₹1.85L₹2.2Cr – ₹2.8Cr4.5/5
Nungambakkam₹1L – ₹1.85L₹2.2Cr – ₹2.8Cr4.5/5

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Chennai property FAQs

Which are the best areas to live in Chennai?

On Condivio's livability scores, the best rated areas in Chennai are Adyar, Alwarpet, Anna Nagar, Besant Nagar, Nungambakkam. Scores weigh connectivity, schools, safety, green space and daily convenience — open any guide for the full breakdown.

What is the average rent in Chennai?

A 2 BHK in Chennai rents for ₹20K to ₹1.95L a month depending on the locality, with a typical rent around ₹51K. PG and 1 RK options start lower; premium and penthouse homes go higher.

Which are the most affordable areas in Chennai?

The most affordable areas in Chennai are Karunguzhipallam, Katrambakkam, Kummamur, Melmaruvathur, Ongur, where 2 BHK rents start near ₹20K a month.

How much does it cost to buy a 2 BHK in Chennai?

2 BHK purchase prices in Chennai range from ₹44L to ₹2.93Cr, set mainly by the locality, the building and how new it is. Each of the 118 guides lists indicative prices for 1–3 BHK and premium homes.