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Flats for Rent in OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai

Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR / Rajiv Gandhi Salai), designated as Chennai's IT Expressway, stretches from Madhya Kailash through Navalur and Siruseri SIPCOT. It represents the primary residential corridor for technology professionals working across major employment centers like TIDEL Park, Ascendas, RMZ Millenia, and SIPCOT IT Park.

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Rental Price Range
₹12,000 - ₹55,000
Per month indicative
Security Deposit
4 - 6 months
Standard advance norm
Expressway Commute
5 - 15 Mins
To TIDEL, Ascendas & SIPCOT
Water Supply Rating
6.0 / 10
Central RO Plant & Tanker Grid

OMR Micro-Market Hubs & Corridors

Prominent IT residential hubs and townships along Rajiv Gandhi Salai:

Thoraipakkam & Mettukuppam

Central OMR zone with excellent connectivity via 200 Feet Radial Road to GST road, airport, and Pallavaram.

Karapakkam & Sholinganallur

The major IT anchor hosting ELCOT SEZ, TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant with vast gated communities and co-living hubs.

Navalur & Egattur

Home to landmark mega-townships like Hiranandani Upscale, Vivira Mall, multiplexes, and international schools.

Siruseri & Padur

Adjoining the 1,000-acre SIPCOT IT Park, featuring peaceful suburban gated residences, villas, and budget-friendly builder floors.

Current Rental Market Benchmarks along OMR

Property TypologyAverage Monthly RentAdvance Deposit
1RK Studio Rooms₹5,500 - ₹9,000/month3-5 months
1BHK Builder Floors₹10,000 - ₹16,000/month4-6 months
2BHK Gated Apartments₹17,000 - ₹28,000/month4-6 months
3BHK Luxury Residences₹28,000 - ₹55,000+/month5-8 months
ℹ️ Maintenance Guideline: Average Maintenance Cost: ₹1,500 to ₹3,500/month covering 24/7 power backup, clubhouse, swimming pool, and STP systems.

Monsoon Resilience & Water Reality

Modern high-rise gated complexes along OMR are built on elevated plinths with internal storm water channels and automated sump de-watering systems. Canal-side interior pockets require basic ground elevation inspection during peak cyclonic weather.

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