Best Areas for a PG in Chennai (2026 Guide)
Choosing the area matters as much as choosing the PG: it decides your commute, your rent and what's around you. This guide compares the 8 areas of Chennai with the most PGs on RoomNiva, using the rent, ratings and facilities from 261 listings across the city.
Chennai's top PG areas at a glance
Perungudi has the most PGs on RoomNiva in Chennai, with 23 listings. Ramapuram has the lowest listed single-sharing rent, from ₹4,500 a month. Use the table to compare areas, then open an area to see every PG in it.
| Area | PGs | Single room from | Avg. Google rating | Top-rated PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perungudi | 23 | ₹5,000 | ★ 3.7 | Staylogy |
| Anna Nagar | 18 | ₹5,800 | ★ 4.7 | Zostel Chennai (Anna Nagar) |
| Ramapuram | 14 | ₹4,500 | ★ 4.5 | KMS Mens PG |
| Velachery | 12 | ₹5,500 | ★ 4.3 | Luxoliv Brownie PG in Velachery | Fully Furnished PG |
| Tharamani | 10 | ₹6,000 | — | Nandha Gents PG |
| Nungambakkam | 9 | ₹5,000 | — | SRI MAHA GENTS PG |
| Sholinganallur | 9 | ₹6,500 | ★ 4.2 | Zolo Millennium |
| Anna Nagar West Extension | 6 | ₹7,500 | ★ 4.9 | THE S4 LIVING - Mens PG/ Hostel |
PGs in Perungudi
Perungudi has 23 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹5,000–₹27,500, with a typical single room at about ₹8,000. Listings here average 3.7 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Staylogy.
PGs in Anna Nagar
Anna Nagar has 18 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹5,800–₹34,000, with a typical single room at about ₹10,000. Listings here average 4.7 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Zostel Chennai (Anna Nagar).
PGs in Ramapuram
Ramapuram has 14 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹4,500–₹17,000, with a typical single room at about ₹8,000. Listings here average 4.5 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is KMS Mens PG.
PGs in Velachery
Velachery has 12 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹5,500–₹19,500, with a typical single room at about ₹8,000. Listings here average 4.3 on Google. The most common facilities are fridge, power-back up, wi-fi. The top-rated PG in the area is Luxoliv Brownie PG in Velachery | Fully Furnished PG.
PGs in Tharamani
Tharamani has 10 PGs on RoomNiva. Single-sharing rent ranges from ₹6,000–₹11,000, with a typical single room at about ₹7,500. The most common facilities are power-back up, wi-fi, water cooler. The top-rated PG in the area is Nandha Gents PG.
How to pick the right area
Start from where you need to be every day, then work outwards.
- Pick two or three areas within a comfortable commute of your college or office.
- Compare the typical single-room rent in each, not just the cheapest listing.
- Check ratings and read the Google reviews for the PGs you shortlist.
- Use "Use my location" on RoomNiva to see the PGs nearest to a place, sorted by distance.