Rent in Adyar: kitna lagega?
What a home in Adyar, Chennai costs, and the salary you need to live there comfortably.
Rent: Square Yards Chennai cost-of-living guide, Jun 2026. Listing-site estimate, less rigorous than research-firm data. Salary figures are KITNA estimates using the midpoint, ₹38,000.
How Adyar compares in Chennai
Adyar is #2 of 7 Chennai areas KITNA tracks, by 2BHK rent.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in Adyar
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹23,750 | ₹8.31L | ₹9.94L |
| Couple | ₹30,875 | ₹12.11L | ₹15.79L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹38,000 | ₹16.39L | ₹19.67L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹23,750); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford Adyar?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | ₹24,672 | AA Nearly there |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹54,723 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹84,699 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹25 lakh | ₹1,12,367 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹1,37,726 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹1,87,205 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹2,36,683 | AAA Fully charged |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in Adyar.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in Adyar?
About ₹28K–48K a month, according to Square Yards Chennai cost-of-living guide (Jun 2026). Furnishing, society amenities and distance to the metro move the price within that range.
What salary do you need to live in Adyar?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹8.31L to live in Adyar on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹16.39L.
Is Adyar expensive compared with the rest of Chennai?
Among the 7 Chennai areas KITNA tracks, Adyar ranks #2 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).