Chennai rent
What renters here reportpaying. Anonymous, crowdsourced, no broker. Not the broker’s quote - the renter’s number.
Median rents for flats and houses in Chennai— 1, 2 and 3 BHK — reported by the people who live here, so you can spot a fair price before you deal with any broker.
As of October 2026, the median monthly rent for a 2BHK in Chennai is ₹25,000, based on 292 rents reported by renters living there. Most pay between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 per month.
📊 Chennai Rent Report — cheapest to priciest areas, deposit & water norms→Nearest operational rail: Chennai Park · Suburban South (Beach ↔ Chengalpattu) · ~0.3 km from the Chennai centre.
Live medians · 493 rents pinned
Most recent report: 18 October 2026
Typical advance
6 months
Veg-only buildings
32%
Typical bathrooms
2
Has car parking
100%of 122 reporting
Has two-wheeler parking
100%of 146 reporting
Most-reported water
Mixed
Chennai rent: common questions
- What is the median rent for a 2BHK in Chennai?
- Renters report a median of ₹25,000 a month for a 2BHK in Chennai, from 292 reports as of October 2026. It is self-reported and unverified - a starting point for negotiation, not a quote.
- How much deposit do landlords ask in Chennai?
- Renters here report a typical advance of about 6 months' rent. Deposits vary by owner and building, so confirm before you commit.
- Is Chennai close to a metro or train station?
- The nearest operational station is Chennai Park on the Suburban South (Beach ↔ Chengalpattu), about 0.3 km from the Chennai centre.
Groundwater quality in Chennai
Slightly hard — about 519 mg/L TDS (high confidence; nearest test well ~0.1 km)
Above the ideal limit but usually fine with basic filtering. Some scaling.
This is borewell/groundwater, not Metrowater tap supply, and it shifts with the seasons. Compare all Chennai areas →
Flood risk in Chennai (modelled)
About 65% of the area within 1.5 km of the centre falls in a modelled flood zone, reaching high — the highest of the model’s three hazard levels.
A modelled 1-in-10-year rainfall scenario (≈10% chance in any year), not a record of past floods. Greater Chennai Corporation hazard zones via OpenCity. How this works →
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