Living in Anna Nagar, 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 ₹32,500/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹43,000 - ₹55,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹60,000 - ₹74,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Chennai areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, planned, parks 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 Anna Nagar Tower as the nearest metro stop, Anna Nagar Tower Park as nearby green space and Dhanyam Organic shop as the nearest supermarket around the Anna Nagar reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Anna Nagar, Chennai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Anna Nagar costs ₹29,000 - ₹36,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹24,000 - ₹30,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹43,000 - ₹55,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹60,000 - ₹74,000/month.

Is Anna Nagar safe for expats?

Anna Nagar has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Anna Nagar to Chennai center?

The commute from Anna Nagar to Chennai city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Anna Nagar like to live in?

Well-planned residential area with wide roads, the Tower Park, and excellent schools. Family favourite. In our data it is tagged as families, planned, parks.