PG Rent in Chennai (2026): What You'll Pay by Room Type and Area
How much should a PG in Chennai cost? We looked at the 261 PGs on RoomNiva in Chennai — 88 for women, 89 for men and 84 open to all or not stated — to show what rent looks like by room type and by area.
Rent by room type
A typical single room in Chennai costs about ₹8,500 a month. Sharing brings the price down.
| Room type | Listings with price | Range / month | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single sharing | 254 | ₹4,000–₹48,000 | ₹8,500 |
| Double sharing | 179 | ₹3,500–₹19,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Triple sharing | 177 | ₹3,200–₹16,000 | ₹8,000 |
Rent by area
Rent varies across Chennai. These are the areas with the most PGs.
| Area | PGs | Single room from | Typical single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perungudi | 23 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Anna Nagar | 18 | ₹5,800 | ₹10,000 |
| Ramapuram | 14 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,000 |
| Velachery | 12 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,000 |
| Tharamani | 10 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Nungambakkam | 9 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
| Sholinganallur | 9 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Anna Nagar West Extension | 6 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,900 |
| Mugalivakkam | 6 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Thiruvanmiyur | 6 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,750 |
PG rent in Perungudi
Perungudi has 23 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹5,000–₹27,500, with a typical single at about ₹8,000. Double sharing starts at ₹6,000. That's below the Chennai typical of ₹8,500.
PG rent in Anna Nagar
Anna Nagar has 18 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹5,800–₹34,000, with a typical single at about ₹10,000. Double sharing starts at ₹6,500. That's above the Chennai typical of ₹8,500.
PG rent in Ramapuram
Ramapuram has 14 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹4,500–₹17,000, with a typical single at about ₹8,000. Double sharing starts at ₹6,000. That's below the Chennai typical of ₹8,500.
PG rent in Velachery
Velachery has 12 PGs on RoomNiva. Single rooms are listed from ₹5,500–₹19,500, with a typical single at about ₹8,000. Double sharing starts at ₹6,500. That's below the Chennai typical of ₹8,500.
How to bring your rent down
A few choices make a bigger difference to the monthly bill than the PG itself.
- Choose double or triple sharing instead of a single room.
- Look one or two areas further from the busiest hubs, where rents are often lower.
- Check whether meals and electricity are included — a slightly higher all-inclusive rent can cost less overall.
- Ask about discounts for paying several months together, and compare the deposit as well as the rent.
What the rent usually includes
The most common facilities among PGs in Chennai: fridge (100%), power-back up (79%), wi-fi (79%), water cooler (79%), warden/ manager (79%), first aid kit (78%). Always confirm what's included in the rent before you pay.