Everybody wants to live in the posh areas in Chennai. But here’s the thing, everyone wants to live in a New York apartment too. And get covered on the front page of Vogue. Though, that’s a dream that most of us can achieve only through photoshop. But don’t worry, we get that all you’re actually looking for is the best area to live in Chennai under your budget. And it’s why we’ve compiled a list of those localities for you.
And hey, we can vouch for these areas because we’ve got our own Stanza Living residences in the best residential areas in Chennai. And not just ordinary residences. In fact, our co-living spaces have got super decked-up interiors. A ton of world-class amenities. And they also come with our Stanza Living – Resident App where you can manage your rental life (including paying rent and customizing your meals) with the tap of a few buttons. So what we’re saying is moving in with us is not such a bad idea :’) But putting that thought aside, it’s time for you to read on. And know which areas in Chennai are gonna be awesome for you to stay in.
5 best areas to live in Chennai for every budget.
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Nope, this is not where Aman Gupta from Shark Tank lives. But the Boat Club Road is definitely the place where most of the millionaires in Chennai reside. So yeah, this road is the one less taken as it needs your bank balance to read like a phone number. #trillionairelife
Adyar is another expensive locality in southern Chennai. Mostly because it’s home to a lot of upscale malls, workplaces, top colleges, and reputed universities. But here’s the crown jewel that makes Adyar, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. That is the lush greenery all around. All thanks to the Adya river that flows right through. Basically, when it comes to an ideal place to live, Adyar hits the ball out of the park.
One of the popular areas to stay in Chennai is Anna Nagar. For students and working professionals alike. Plus, it’s way more affordable than the localities above. And on top of that, the residential parts of the area are very well-planned. Kind of like the carefully arranged American suburbs you get to see in movies. Except there are a lot more people since it’s India we’re talking about, you know.
Even though the name may incite fear given the weird sheet you had to fill back in school, but the place itself is anything but inconvenient. After all, it’s the major hotspot in Chennai for working professionals to live. Especially for folks working in the IT sector. Basically, this is the most preferred Pincode for those who write code. Ok, sorry, let’s move on.
If you’re looking for an affordable area with good connectivity to both colleges and corporate hubs, then look no further than Nungambakkam. Also, fun fact, this is also where most young people like to hang out. Thanks to its designer shops, artisanal bakeries, and hipster cafes. So staying here wouldn’t be such a bad idea for your monthly dose of chill.
Here are the most posh areas to live in Chennai:
To cut down on your commuting hours, just move close to your office in any of these localities below:
Yup, co-living spaces are the best option for working professionals and here are the reasons why:
We get it. You’ve got to make a tentative monthly budget for your stay in Chennai. So here are the average monthly rents of co-living spaces in Chennai for you to note down:
Type of occupancy |
Average monthly rents |
Single rooms |
Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.16,000/- |
Double sharing |
Rs. 9,600/- to Rs. 13,500/- |
Triple sharing |
Rs. 9,000/- to Rs. 12,000/- |
Managed apartments |
Rs. 14,299/- to Rs. 22,099/- |
We’ve asked a lot of the migrants who’ve been living in Chennai and these are the reasons why they say it’s the ideal city for them to live: