AREA GUIDE
Navalur / Kelambakkam
Navalur / Kelambakkam is a Upcoming area / Extended IT corridor area in Chennai with a rent multiplier of 0.83x. Best for: IT professionals at SIPCOT IT Park and nearby companies, People who want the cheapest rent near IT jobs, Freshers who want to save maximum money.
PG / Shared
₹6,000
per month
1 BHK
₹10,000
per month
1 RK
₹7,000
per month
5
Commute Score
5
Safety Score
4
Lifestyle Score
3
Walkability
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Pros
- ✓ Cheapest rent near IT corridor — best value for OMR workers
- ✓ SIPCOT IT Park nearby (Zoho, PayPal, eBay, HCL)
- ✓ Many new apartment complexes at affordable prices
- ✓ Chettinad Health City for medical needs
- ✓ Close to Kelambakkam-Vandalur road (connects to GST Road)
- ✓ Cleaner air than central Chennai
- ✓ Property values appreciating — good for buyers
Cons
- ✗ Very poor public transport — auto/bus only, no rail
- ✗ Underdeveloped social infrastructure — limited shops, restaurants
- ✗ OMR traffic to reach here from city can be slow (1+ hour from T Nagar)
- ✗ Water supply is unreliable — tanker dependent
- ✗ Limited healthcare options beyond Chettinad Hospital
- ✗ Very few entertainment or dining options
- ✗ Safety concerns on dark stretches of OMR at night
- ✗ Flooding on OMR during monsoon cuts off the area
Hidden Costs
Security Deposit 3 months rent
Brokerage 0.5 month rent