Living in OMR / IT Corridor, 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 ₹31,000/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run ₹42,000 - ₹54,000/month and three-bedrooms ₹58,000 - ₹72,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 40 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than 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 tech, new-builds, beach-access tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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 Park that belongs to Prestige Cyber towers as nearby green space around the OMR / IT Corridor reference point. It also shows a handful of 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 OMR / IT Corridor, Chennai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in OMR / IT Corridor costs ₹26,000 - ₹36,000/month (second-hand contract) or ₹22,000 - ₹30,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from ₹42,000 - ₹54,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from ₹58,000 - ₹72,000/month.

Is OMR / IT Corridor safe for expats?

OMR / IT Corridor 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 OMR / IT Corridor to Chennai center?

The commute from OMR / IT Corridor to Chennai city center takes approximately 40 minutes by bus.

What is OMR / IT Corridor like to live in?

Old Mahabalipuram Road tech strip. IT parks, new apartment towers, and beach shacks on weekends. In our data it is tagged as tech, new-builds, beach-access.