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PGs & hostels in Chennai

261 verified PGs in Chennai, with single-sharing rent from ₹4,000/month. Compare real Google photos, prices, facilities and map locations, then contact the owner directly — no brokerage.

Listed PGs
261
Starting rent
₹4,000/mo
Average Google rating
★ 4.4
Areas covered
23+

Renting a PG in Chennai

RoomNiva lists 261 PGs, hostels and co-living spaces in Chennai across 23+ areas. Every listing shows the property's own Google photos, its full address and pincode, a map location and the facilities it offers, so you can shortlist from home before you visit. Listings here have an average Google rating of 4.4 from 12,114 reviews in total.

How much does a PG cost in Chennai?

Single-sharing rooms in Chennai start at ₹4,000 a month, and a typical single room costs about ₹8,500. Sharing a room brings the rent down: double and triple sharing are usually the cheapest way to live in Chennai. The figures below are from listings that publish their prices.

Room typeListings with priceRent range / monthTypical rent
Single sharing254₹4,000–₹48,000₹8,500
Double sharing179₹3,500–₹19,000₹9,000
Triple sharing177₹3,200–₹16,000₹8,000

PG rent by area in Chennai

Rent changes a lot from one part of Chennai to another. These are the areas with the most PGs on RoomNiva, with the lowest and typical single-sharing rent listed in each.

AreaPGsStarting rentTypical single room
Perungudi23₹5,000₹8,000
Anna Nagar18₹5,800₹10,000
Ramapuram14₹4,500₹8,000
Velachery12₹5,500₹8,000
Tharamani10₹6,000₹7,500
Nungambakkam9₹5,000₹8,500
Sholinganallur9₹6,500₹8,500
Anna Nagar West Extension6₹7,500₹7,900
Mugalivakkam6₹8,000₹10,000
Thiruvanmiyur6₹4,000₹6,750

Facilities PGs in Chennai offer

The most common facilities among PGs in Chennai are listed below, with the share of listings that offer each one. Check the individual listing for exactly what that PG includes.

  • 100% Fridge
  • 79% Power-Back Up
  • 79% Wi-fi
  • 79% Water Cooler
  • 79% Warden/ Manager
  • 78% First Aid Kit
  • 21% Wi-Fi
  • 21% Hot water

PGs for boys, girls and co-living in Chennai

88 listings in Chennai are marked as ladies or girls PGs, 89 are for men or boys, and 84 don't state a preference in their name — about 32% of the total. If a PG's name doesn't say who it is for, call the owner from the listing page to confirm before you visit.

How to choose a PG in Chennai

  • Shortlist by the area you commute to, then use "Use my location" to see the nearest PGs by distance.
  • Compare the rent for the room type you want — single, double or triple sharing — rather than the headline price.
  • Ask about the security deposit, notice period and what the rent includes, such as meals, Wi-Fi and housekeeping.
  • Read the Google reviews on each listing, and open its map location to check the neighbourhood and transport.
  • Visit before you pay, and contact the owner directly from the listing — RoomNiva charges no brokerage.

Read our Chennai PG guides — best areas, rent and budget picks →

Browse PGs by area in Chennai

PG in Perungudi 23PG in Anna Nagar 18PG in Ramapuram 14PG in Velachery 12PG in Tharamani 10PG in Nungambakkam 9PG in Sholinganallur 9PG in Anna Nagar West Extension 6PG in Mugalivakkam 6PG in Thiruvanmiyur 6PG in Ekkatuthangal 5PG in Saidapet 5PG in Tambaram 5PG in Vadapalani 5PG in Egmore 4PG in Iyyappanthangal 4PG in Aminjikarai 3PG in Choolaimedu 3PG in Karapakkam 3PG in Manapakkam 3PG in Porur 3PG in Royapettah 3PG in Thousand Lights 3

Frequently asked questions

How many PGs are listed in Chennai?

RoomNiva lists 261 PGs and hostels in Chennai, each with Google photos, address and map location.

What is the starting rent for a PG in Chennai?

Listed single-sharing rents in Chennai start at ₹4,000 a month and go up to ₹48,000. Many PGs also offer cheaper double, triple and four-sharing rooms.

What facilities do PGs in Chennai offer?

The most common listed facilities are Fridge, Power-Back Up, Wi-fi, Water Cooler, Warden/ Manager. Each listing shows exactly what that PG provides.

Which areas in Chennai have the most PGs?

Perungudi (23), Anna Nagar (18), Ramapuram (14), Velachery (12), Tharamani (10) have the most PG listings on RoomNiva.

How do I contact a PG owner?

Open any listing to see the owner's phone number and Google Maps location, or send an enquiry from the listing page.