Living in Adyar, Chennai

Monthly rent in INR (₹). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Chennai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about ₹38,000/month — roughly 17% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹50,000 - ₹62,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹70,000 - ₹86,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Chennai areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, green, academic tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tambaram. For a shorter commute, see T. Nagar.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Kasturiba Nagar as the nearest rail stop, Gandhi Nagar Ground as nearby green space and Vanga Vanga as the nearest supermarket around the Adyar reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Adyar, Chennai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Adyar costs ₹34,000 - ₹42,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹28,000 - ₹35,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹50,000 - ₹62,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹70,000 - ₹86,000/month.

Is Adyar safe for expats?

Adyar has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Adyar to Chennai center?

The commute from Adyar to Chennai city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Adyar like to live in?

Upscale residential area near the river estuary. IIT Madras campus, tree-lined avenues, and the Theosophical Society gardens. In our data it is tagged as upscale, green, academic.