{"id":2763,"date":"2019-07-04T15:55:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T10:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentomojo.com\/blog\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2024-09-02T15:16:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T09:46:59","slug":"how-to-rent-a-house-in-chennai-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentomojo.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-a-house-in-chennai-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find A Rental House In Chennai: Areas, Cost Of Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the oldest metropolitan cities in India, the \u2018Capital of the South\u2019 is regarded as one of the fastest developing cities in India. Chennai or Madras (as it was previously known) was formed when the British bought land in the province of Tondaimandalam and built the first British establishment in India with Fort St.George in the 17th century. Eventually, after the end of British rule and significant developments in the city, the government renamed the city to Chennai to unite the diversity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chennai is also called the \u2018Detroit of India\u2019 for its automotive prowess as the city accounts for almost 60% of the country\u2019s automotive exports. Chennai is also home to popular giants like Dell, Sony, Nokia, Alcatel, Foxconn and others that have set up their engineering bases and centres in the city. Chennai is also known as the \u2018medical hub of India\u2019 because of the booming growth in the medical tourism sector and has become a world-class specialized centre for different medical treatments and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chennai is one of the largest cities in India to have the most diverse and unique culture. Also called the \u2018City of Temples,\u2019 Chennai has always been a doorway to the rich culture and heritage of south India with temples like Parthasarathy temple, Kapaleeswarar temple, and Ashtalakshmi temple. Unlike other major cities, Chennai still retains its traditional charm of the old Madras with a balance of modernity and development. You\u2019d be hard-pressed to not find a temple of remarkable sculpture and beauty on most streets of Chennai.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a city, Chennai has a population of 9 million people, ranking it as India\u2019s fifth-largest city among other powerful cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. If you haven\u2019t already heard of the infamous weather, be prepared to face the fact that the sun really LOVES Chennai! For most of the year, Chennai experiences extreme heat that often reaches a maximum of 38-42\u00b0C throughout the year. If you\u2019re expecting a sunny beach afternoon like Goa, you won\u2019t be disappointed but be prepared to pack some sunscreen!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that you have a flavour of the vibrant South Indian city, here\u2019s everything you\u2019ll need to make your move-in easier in the majestic city of Chennai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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