Top 10 Areas in Chennai for Living
Anna Nagar – Clean, Organized and Elite
Anna Nagar Tower
Rental Prices
High
Public Transport
- Buses – Good Connectivity
- Metro – Served by Green Line (East & Tower stations)
- Suburban – Nearest: Nungambakkam/Egmore
Adyar – Green and Upscale
Adyar River
Rental Prices
High
Public Transport
- Buses – Good connectivity
- Metro – Phase 2 inclusion planned
- Suburban – Nearest: Thiruvanmiyur MRTS (~10 mins)
Besant Nagar – Relaxed, Premium, Beachside
Besant Nagar Beach
Rental Prices
High-Very High
Public Transport
- Buses – Good connectivity
- Metro – Phase 2 inclusion planned
- Suburban – Nearest: Thiruvanmiyur MRTS (~15 mins)
Velachery – Convenient for IT Professionals
Phoenix Mall at Velachery
Rental Prices
Moderate-High
Public Transport
- Buses – Excellent connectivity
- Metro – Planned for Phase 2
- Suburban – Velachery MRTS connects to major hubs
T. Nagar – Iconic Shopping District
Pondy Bazaar at T Nagar
Rental Prices
High
Public Transport
- Buses – Extensive network
- Metro – Nearest: Teynampet/Nandanam (~15 mins)
- Train – Mambalam Station is the primary hub
OMR – The IT Corridor
OMR Road
Rental Prices
Moderate-High
Public Transport
- Buses – High frequency
- Metro – Under planning for the stretch
- Suburban – Nearest: Velachery MRTS (Limited direct access)
Interesting Facts
- A 45km stretch from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.
- Key areas include Perungudi, Sholinganallur, and Navalur.
- Home to TIDEL Park and Ascendas, the heart of Tamil Nadu’s IT sector.
Porur – Fast Developing, Affordable
Porur Junction
Rental Prices
Low-Moderate
Public Transport
- Buses: Good connectivity
- Metro: Planned for Phase 2
- Train: No direct connectivity
Interesting Facts
- Important administrative center during the Chola period.
- Home to Porur Lake and the city’s first wetland eco-park.
Nungambakkam – Elite Area, Sports & Culture
SDAT Tennis Stadium
Rental Prices
High-Very High
Public Transport
- Buses: Excellent connectivity
- Metro: Nearest: Kilpauk/Shenoy Nagar
- Suburban: Direct Nungambakkam station
Interesting Facts
- Upper class hub since the early 20th century.
- Home to Valluvar Kottam, the monument for poet Thiruvalluvar.
Mylapore – Spiritual Center & Historic Temples
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Rental Prices
High
Public Transport
- Buses: Good connectivity
- Metro: Blue line (~15 min away)
- MRTS: Mundakanni Amman Kovil station nearby
Interesting Facts
- The name refers to the “Land of the Peacock Scream.”
- Famous for Katcheris and Dravidian architecture.
ECR – Peaceful, Premium Beachside Area
Kovalam Beach in ECR
Rental Prices
Moderate-High
Public Transport
- Buses: Good connectivity
- Metro: No current connectivity
- MRTS: Thiruvanmiyur station serves the start of ECR
Interesting Facts
- Spans 10-14 km along the coast.
- Known for gated communities and premium independent villas.
| Area | Rent Level | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Nagar | High | Clean, organized, premium |
| Adyar | High | Green & residential |
| Besant Nagar | High-Very High | Relaxed, beachside |
| Velachery | Moderate-High | Urban, convenient |
| T Nagar | High | Well-connected |
| OMR | Moderate-High | IT hub |
| Porur | Low-Moderate | Value for money |
| Nungambakkam | High-Very High | Upscale & central |
| Mylapore | High | Historic & cultural |
| ECR | Moderate-High | Peaceful, scenic |