Looking For A 2BHK Home In Chennai? Consider These 5 Localities

A survey by Housing.com unveils that over 40 per cent of homebuyers prefer buying a 2BHK apartment across key cities like Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and the National Capital Region. The two-bedroom units are popular among first-time homebuyers, young couples, migrant professionals moving to a new city and even investors. Of the leading cities, Chennai has witnessed one of the highest sales of 2BHK residential units in the past five months. The city clearly outshone other nerve centres of south India real estate market with new residential launches increasing by 89 per cent in the month of February. Majority of these projects belonged to the mid-segment, as per Proptiger's DataLabs report.  

PropGuide lists top five localities in Chennai that are popularly known for their 2BHK apartments. These localities are ranked based on highest sales between January-June 2017.

Livability Score: 7

Average price: Rs 3,496 per sq ft

Guduvancheri is regarded as a hub for affordable housing spaces. Strategically located in proximity to the National Highway 45 and 35 kilometres from the city, Guduvancheri is close to business hubs including MEPZ, Mahindra World City and companies like Accenture and Ford. It is well connected via rail and road with good public transportation provided by Metropolitan Transport Corporation of Chennai (MTC) bus services. Guduvancheri offers a vibrant lifestyle with open green spaces and finest social amenities including shopping malls, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, educational institutes, etc.

Price of 2BHK homes ranges between Rs 17 lakh and Rs 38 lakh for sizes ranging between 612 sq ft and 950 sq ft.

Livability Score: 7.5

Average price: Rs 3,976 per sq ft

Perumbakkam is a well-developed suburb in Chennai with proximity to the IT corridors in OMR and Sholinganallur. State-run buses of Chennai Metropolitan Transportation Corporation in the locality provide excellent public transportation. Chennai International Airport and Chennai Central Railway Station are easily accessible from here. It is a serene locality known for the presence of Perumbakkam Lake and is replete with facilities such as multi-specialty hospitals, malls, recreational centres, grocery shops, schools and colleges.

Price of 2BHK apartments in Perumbakkam ranges between Rs 41 lakh and Rs 65 lakh for apartment sizes of 1,106 sq ft.

Livability Score: 9

Average price: Rs 6,150 per sq ft

Perambur is a popular residential location nestled in north Chennai. It is well linked to other localities via rail and road with Perambur flyover significantly minimising traffic woes. Bus services are available which link the locality to neighbouring regions of Anna Nagar and Thiruvanmiyur. The area is easily accessible from the international airport. Social infrastructure is available that includes reputed schools, colleges, supermarkets, healthcare centres, etc. The Central railway station is eight kilometres from the area.  

Price of 2BHK apartments in Perambur range between Rs 32 lakh and Rs 69 lakh for sizes ranging between 904 sq ft and 920 sq ft.

Livability Score: 7.6

Average price: Rs 4,854 per sq ft

Sholinganallur is a bustling suburb in south Chennai and is popular owing to the presence of special economic zones, corporate hubs housing companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, etc. and IT Parks including PSBB Millenium, Siruseri IT Park, Gateway International, etc. It is surrounded by other IT suburbs like Perungudi, Siruseri and Taramani as well as neighbourhoods of Greater Chennai. Strategically situated on OMR Road, Sholinganallur enjoys fine connectivity via road and is easily accessible from the Tambaram railway station and international airport. Social infrastructural facilities are available in plenty including educational institutes, hospitals, etc.

Price of 2BHK apartments in Sholinganallur ranges between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 90 lakh for sizes ranging between 1,008 sq ft and 1,030 sq ft.

Livability Score: 7.2

Average Price: Rs 4,305 per sq ft

Located 24 kilometers south of the city, Navallur is home to technology parks and corporate offices. Navallur offers a modern lifestyle with shopping complexes, theatres, restaurants and ample entertainment options. It also houses the best international schools and colleges as well as quality medical facilities. The locality enjoys seamless connectivity to neighbouring areas like T Nagar, Saidapet, Broadway, Ambattur and CMBT through MTC bus services. Airport and railway stations are also easily accessible from here.

Price of 2BHK homes ranges between Rs 34 lakh and Rs 90 lakh for sizes ranging between 850 sq ft and 1,294 sq ft.