Chennai city guide for renters
Getting around, schools and everyday services in Chennai, with links to the official sources so you always see the latest details. Pick an area near your office or school, then browse live owner ads there.
Transport
- Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL)
Blue Line (Wimco Nagar – Airport) and Green Line (Chennai Central – St. Thomas Mount). Check routes, timings and fares on the official site.
- MTC city buses
Metropolitan Transport Corporation runs Chennai's city bus network.
- Suburban trains & MRTS
Southern Railway runs the suburban lines and the MRTS (Chennai Beach – Velachery).
- Chennai Airport
Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam, linked by Metro and suburban rail.
Schools
- Tamil Nadu School Education Department
State board schools, admissions and notices.
- Greater Chennai Corporation schools
Corporation-run schools across the city's zones.
- CBSE school directory
Search affiliated CBSE schools by city and pin code.
Water, power & civic services
- Greater Chennai Corporation
Property tax, birth certificates, zone offices and civic complaints.
- Chennai Metro Water (CMWSSB)
Water and sewer connections, lorry water bookings.
- TANGEDCO / TNPDCL electricity
Electricity connections, name transfer and bill payment.
- Tamil Nadu Registration Department
Registering rental agreements under the TN tenancy law.
Choosing an area
Working on OMR or near Tidel Park? Look at Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Sholinganallur and Velachery. Families often prefer Anna Nagar, Adyar, T. Nagar and Mylapore, while Tambaram, Porur and Medavakkam offer more space for the rent. Every ad here comes straight from the house owner — no brokerage.
Links go to official government or operator websites. Services and routes change — always check the source.
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