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