Chennai Rental Market Analysis: Yields by Locality (2026)
Rental yield data for Chennai — locality-wise rental rates, gross yields, and which areas offer best rental returns for investors.
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Chennai Rental Market
Chennai's rental market is driven by IT sector demand along OMR, auto industry in Oragadam corridor, and education hub status attracting students.
Rental Yields by Zone
OMR Corridor
| Locality | Avg Rent (2BHK/month) | Avg Price (2BHK) | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perungudi | ₹22,000 | ₹65 L | 4.1% |
| Sholinganallur | ₹18,000 | ₹52 L | 4.2% |
| Navalur | ₹15,000 | ₹42 L | 4.3% |
| Siruseri | ₹12,000 | ₹35 L | 4.1% |
West Chennai
| Locality | Avg Rent (2BHK/month) | Avg Price (2BHK) | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porur | ₹15,000 | ₹45 L | 4.0% |
| Mogappair | ₹16,000 | ₹52 L | 3.7% |
Premium
| Locality | Avg Rent (2BHK/month) | Avg Price (2BHK) | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Nagar | ₹30,000 | ₹1.0 Cr | 3.6% |
| Anna Nagar | ₹25,000 | ₹85 L | 3.5% |
Key Insight
Chennai offers moderate rental yields of 3.5-4.3%. OMR corridor provides the best combination of yield and demand stability. The market is less volatile than Bangalore but also less dynamic.
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Data sources: Property rental listings, SquareMind analysis.
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