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755 - Houses for Rent in Chennai Below ?20000| 1 RK, 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK Apartments for Rent in Chennai Below ?20000

Properties in Chennai are ideal for tenants seeking security, amenities, and community living. These homes are spread across multiple zones such as East, West, North, South, and Central zones of the city, including popular residential pockets like Vittal Mallya Road, Ambattur, Padur, Avadi.
Vinayagam Street
₹ 16,000 +
500Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
96,000
Deposit
450 sqft
Builtup
1 BHK Flat In Sharada Kutir for Rent  In Mandaveli1/9
Semi furnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: HDFC AMC MUTUAL FUNDTnagarCh 28 groundTTK RoadLittle Mount
DWARAKA FLATS  Nolambur
₹ 16,000 +
2,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
75,000
Deposit
700 sqft
Builtup
2 BHK Flat In Dwaraka Flats for Rent  In Nolambur Mogappair West1/4
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
09-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: CANARA BANK - CHENNAI AMBATTURNolamburThe Palms - Prudential FoundationsApollo HospitalsThirumangalam
srinivas Apartment  Mount Poonamalle High Rd,Near MIOT International
₹ 20,000 +
1,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
90,000
Deposit
1,034 sqft
Builtup
1/14
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiLakshmi Vilas BankVelachery VijayanagarKanchipuram.Kauvery Hospital - Radial Road
shakthi illam  muthumariamman temple
₹ 16,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,50,000
Deposit
740 sqft
Builtup
1/5
Fully furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Company
Preferred Tenants
19-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMTnagarLemon Tree Hotel, Shimona, chennaiAshoknagarVadpalani
royal avenue 4th Srinivasa Nagar, Thoraipakkam, Tamil Nadu 600097
₹ 17,000 +
1,500Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
50,000
Deposit
690 sqft
Builtup
1/27
Unfurnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
18-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: Kandanchavadi kotak branchKarapakkamAnanda FlatsThoraipakkam PerungudiPVR Grand Mall, Velachery
ANGEL FLAT  rajesh nagar
₹ 18,000 +
2,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
80,000
Deposit
730 sqft
Builtup
1/10
Unfurnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: Kandanchavadi kotak branchKarapakkamAnanda FlatsDR.KAMAKSHI MEMORIAL HOSPITALSKumaran Cinemas
33.Navalur Panachyat Board,Thiruporur Panachyat,Kanchipuram,Chennai
₹ 20,000 +
4,300Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,44,000
Deposit
1,416 sqft
Builtup
1/50
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: Siruseri (Muttukadu)Club House - Greenwood CityMayajaal MultiplexPalm Avenue ParkOlympia Opaline
AKS Serenity  Near Apollo Hospital Vanagaram
₹ 18,000 +
1,800Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,00,000
Deposit
709 sqft
Builtup
1/13
Negotiable Rent
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: CANARA BANK - CHENNAI AMBATTURNolamburThe Palms - Prudential FoundationsACS Medical College and HospitalRakki Cinemas
Om Sai Builders  No 71, Brindavan Nagar Main Rd, Okkiayam, Thouraipakkam, Brindavan Nagar, Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600042, India
₹ 18,000 +
750Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,00,000
Deposit
1,250 sqft
Builtup
1/5
Semi furnished
Furnishing
3 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
08-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: Barclays Global Service CentreRamapuramKanchipuram.ACS Medical College and HospitalAGS Cinemas Maduravoyal
Nithya Flats  Pazhavanthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
₹ 18,000 +
750Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,00,000
Deposit
850 sqft
Builtup
1/5
Unfurnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiLakshmi Vilas BankVelachery VijayanagarKanchipuram.Kauvery Hospital - Radial Road
saravana apartment  ananda super market
₹ 16,000 +
1,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
80,000
Deposit
1,100 sqft
Builtup
1/5
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
14-Aug-2026
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiBarclays Global Service CentreRamapuramKanchipuram.ACS Medical College and Hospital
happy home  second street annanagar east meenam hospital
₹ 20,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
1,50,000
Deposit
500 sqft
Builtup
1/9
Semi furnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMTnagarambatturAshoknagarVadpalani
16th cross extension street
₹ 16,000 +
1,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
75,000
Deposit
725 sqft
Builtup
1/7
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiAndhra Bank Selaiyur BranchChrompet Railway StationVignesh Creche & Play SchoolRela Institute and Medical Centre
Dhanam Palace  F3, 16C, Dhanam Palace, Ponds Colony, MES Road, East Tambaram, Chennai 600059
₹ 17,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
50,000
Deposit
1,080 sqft
Builtup
1/8
Unfurnished
Furnishing
3 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: INDIAN BANKMedavakkam Koot RoadVignesh Creche & Play SchoolGleneagles HealthCity ChennaiKUMARAN CINEMAS
24, Jothi Ramalingam St, Reddi Kuppam, West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600033
₹ 17,000 +
1,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
68,000
Deposit
560 sqft
Builtup
1/12
Semi furnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
05-Aug-2026
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMTnagarCh 28 groundTTK RoadVadpalani
Near Violet Mateic. School
₹ 16,500
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
60,000
Deposit
920 sqft
Builtup
1/6
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: Andhra Bank Selaiyur BranchChrompet Railway StationVignesh Creche & Play SchoolRela Institute and Medical CentreNational Theatre
Sri nemith nagar
₹ 17,000 +
1Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
75,000
Deposit
700 sqft
Builtup
1/9
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: NolamburThe Palms - Prudential FoundationsACS Medical College and HospitalAGS Cinemas MaduravoyalPorur Gardens Phase 1 Park
Selvi Nagar 3rd Street, Kolathur, Near Rajamangalam Police Station
₹ 20,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
1,40,000
Deposit
1,000 sqft
Builtup
1/10
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
09-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: UCO BankPerambur Railway StationPink Fitness - Ladies Gym Periyar NagarAyanavaram 24 Hours HospitalThirumangalam
20, Puttuppedu, Annai Sathya Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116, India
₹ 18,000 +
2,000Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,50,000
Deposit
850 sqft
Builtup
1/5
Unfurnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMNolamburKanchipuram.Sri Ramachandra Hospital - G BlockVadpalani
Parijatham apartments   radhakrishnan salai
₹ 20,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
75,000
Deposit
1,200 sqft
Builtup
1/13
Unfurnished
Furnishing
3 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiAndhra Bank Selaiyur BranchChrompet Railway StationVignesh Creche & Play SchoolKauvery Hospital - Radial Road
Aariyan villa, Pallikarani  3rd Main road extension ,Rajesh Nagar, Pallikaranai
₹ 20,000 +
1,000Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
60,000
Deposit
958 sqft
Builtup
Unfurnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: Pallikarani Service pointKarapakkamAnanda FlatsThoraipakkam PerungudiKumaran Cinemas
Utsavv Blue Bells  balaji nagar 30 feet road pammal
₹ 20,000 +
1,500Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
1,25,000
Deposit
1,000 sqft
Builtup
1/12
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: International airport chennaiChrompet Railway StationKanchipuram.Rela Institute and Medical CentreMeenambakkam Metro
Nearby Sports Academy
₹ 18,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Negotiable)
1,00,000
Deposit
900 sqft
Builtup
1/27
Semi furnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
All
Preferred Tenants
14-Jul-2026
Available From
Nearby: Andhra Bank Selaiyur BranchRajakilpakkamVignesh Creche & Play SchoolBhaarath Medical College And Hospital, ChennaiRajakilpakkam Park
sapthagiri appartment  vedachalam nagar, 1st street Bat's_man bat factory Chennai
₹ 20,000
No Extra Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
2,00,000
Deposit
615 sqft
Builtup
Unfurnished
Furnishing
1 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMTnagarCh 28 groundTTK RoadVadpalani
9th street, Shivadha-Multispeciality clinic’s
₹ 20,000 +
1,500Maintenance
Rent (Non-Negotiable)
1,20,000
Deposit
1,200 sqft
Builtup
1/8
Unfurnished
Furnishing
2 BHK
Property Type
Family
Preferred Tenants
Ready to Move
Available From
Nearby: ICICI Bank Vadapalani, Chennai-Branch & ATMNolamburLemon Tree Hotel, Shimona, chennaiSri Ramachandra Hospital - G BlockVadpalani

Properties for Rent in Chennai

Overview of Properties for Rent in Chennai – July 2026

Chennai is one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets, offering a mix of modern infrastructure, employment hubs, and well-developed residential neighborhoods. Known for its diverse housing options, the city caters to tenants looking for both affordability and premium living. With a livability score of 8.5 as per NoBroker’s index, Chennai continues to attract families, working professionals, and long-term renters.

Properties in Chennai are ideal for tenants seeking security, amenities, and community living. These homes are spread across multiple zones such as East, West, North, South, and Central zones of the city, including popular residential pockets like Vittal Mallya Road, Ambattur, Padur, Avadi.

Available configurations include:

  • 2 BHK Properties: 2,998+
  • 3 BHK Properties: 1,487+
  • 1 BHK Properties: 905+
  • 1 RK Properties: 311+
  • 4 BHK Properties: 96+
  • 4+ BHK Properties: 10+

Rental Cost Components for Properties in Chennai

For properties in Chennai, tenants generally need to account for society maintenance costs and security deposits.

  • Maintenance Charges: ₹350 – ₹6,000 (varies based on society amenities & services)
  • Security Deposit: ₹30,000 – ₹524,055

Additional costs may include water supply, electricity charges, and parking arrangements depending on the society.

Rent Prices for Properties in Chennai – What to Expect

Chennai offers a mix of premium, mid-range, and affordable property markets depending on locality and infrastructure. Based on current listings (July 2026), rental prices are:

2 BHK Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 400 – 2,200 sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹10,000 – ₹40,000

Suitable for small families, offering comfortable space and society living.

3 BHK Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 650 – 3,700 sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹17,000 – ₹84,749

Preferred by families seeking larger living areas with added amenities like clubhouses and pools.

1 BHK Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 150 – 1,200 sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹5,925 – ₹25,000

Ideal for bachelors or couples seeking a compact living space.

1 RK Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 100 – 1,320 sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹3,200 – ₹20,000

Ideal for bachelors or couples looking for affordability at a relatively lower cost.

4 BHK & Villa-Type Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 1,089+ sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹23,500+

Premium properties with spacious layouts and enhanced lifestyle amenities.

4 BHK & Villa-Type Properties for Rent in Chennai

  • Size: 1,500+ sq. ft.
  • Rent: ₹25,000+

Premium properties with spacious layouts and enhanced lifestyle amenities.

Monthly Rental Trends for Properties in Chennai

Rental prices for properties in Chennai as of July 2026 depend on:

  • Carpet area and floor level
  • Furnishing status
  • Availability of covered parking
  • Society amenities (Gym, Pool, Clubhouse)
  • Proximity to commercial hubs, schools, and markets

Properties in the city generally see consistent demand from young professionals and families, especially in tech and corporate corridors.

Why Choose Properties in Chennai?

Tenants prefer properties in Chennai for:

  • 24/7 security and gated community features
  • Access to modern lifestyle amenities
  • Dedicated property management and maintenance
  • Community events and social living
  • Convenient power and water backup facilities

Nearby Localities to Explore in Chennai

If you are exploring property options across the city, consider:

  • Vittal Mallya Road
  • Ambattur
  • Padur
  • Avadi

Living in Chennai – Connectivity & Lifestyle

Connectivity & Commute

Chennai is well-connected through:

  • Bus Stops: Mallesh Palya New Bus Stand, Vignana Nagar Bus Stand, Vignana Nagar Bus Stop
  • Metro Stations: Krishnarajapuram, Krpura Railway Station, Baiyappanahalli Railway Station

This ensures smooth connectivity across residential and commercial hubs, although peak-hour traffic in certain zones should be considered.

What Tenants Look for Before Renting Properties

Schools in Chennai

  • National Public School
  • Gopalan National School
  • New Horizon Public School

Hospitals in Chennai

  • Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
  • VIMS Super Specialty Hospital
  • Sankara Eye Hospital

Supermarkets in Chennai

  • Mini Mart
  • Sach's Super Market
  • Sachi's Mart

Access to daily essentials and social infrastructure plays a crucial role in tenant decision-making.

End-to-End Rental & Relocation Services in Chennai by NoBroker

Along with helping you find a verified rental property in Chennai, NoBroker supports tenants through the entire relocation lifecycle with professionally managed, service-backed solutions. From Packers and Movers in Chennai for safe, on-time shifting, to digitally generated rent agreements that comply with local norms, and essential home services such as deep house cleaning, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, all services are designed to address the practical, on-ground requirements of tenants relocating within or into Chennai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of properties are available for rent under ₹20000 in Chennai?

You’ll find a mix of apartments such as 1 BHK, 2 BHK, studio apartments or 1 RK, along with independent houses, shared flats, and PG or bachelor accommodations for rent under ₹20000 in Chennai.

Use filters like BHK type, furnishing status, and preferred localities to narrow down the most suitable options.

Which localities in Chennai have rentals below ₹20000

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Rental prices may vary depending on connectivity, amenities, and demand, so availability can change frequently.

Are the rentals under ₹20000 furnished, semi-furnished, or unfurnished in Chennai?

Most properties for rent under ₹20000 in Chennai are semi-furnished or unfurnished.

Fully furnished options at this budget are rare and generally come with limited amenities.

What is typically included in the rent under ₹20000 in Chennai?

In most cases, the rent under ₹20000 in Chennai covers only the base rent.

Additional charges such as maintenance, electricity, water usage, parking, and security deposits are usually charged separately. Always check the full cost breakdown before finalizing.

How much deposit is required for a rent under ₹20000 in Chennai?

The security deposit depends on the landlord and local rental norms in Chennai.

Typically, it ranges between 2 to 3 months’ rent for independent properties, and may be lower (1–2 months) for shared accommodations or smaller flats.

What amenities can I expect in flats under ₹20000 in Chennai?

Basic amenities such as water supply, electricity, and security are commonly available in properties under ₹20000 in Chennai.

Premium amenities like gyms, swimming pools, or clubhouses are uncommon at this budget.

How can I contact property owners for flats under ₹20000 in Chennai?

You can use the “Contact Owner” option available on the property listing page to call or message the owner directly.

Always verify the property details and owner credentials before visiting.

Are properties for rent under ₹20000 in Chennai available for both families and bachelors?

Yes, many rental listings under ₹20000 in Chennai clearly mention whether they are suitable for families, bachelors, or both.

Use the tenant preference filter to narrow down your search.

Can I negotiate rent for properties under ₹20000 in Chennai?

In some cases, rent negotiation is possible—especially if the property has been vacant for a while or during off-peak seasons.

However, for properties already priced very low under ₹20000 in Chennai, large negotiations may not be feasible.
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