Egmore, Chennai

Apartments Under ₹1 Crore
in Egmore

22+ verified 1, 2 & 3 BHK apartments across Egmore — compact premium units, standard 2 BHKs and select entry 3 BHKs, all under ₹1 Cr against Egmore's ₹13,100–20,600/sqft average. RERA-checked, price/sqft compared, zero brokerage surprises.

22+
Verified homes < ₹1 Crore
₹26.50 L
Starting compact 1 BHK price
₹12,800–23,200
Avg. price / sqft at this budget
0%
Hidden brokerage
Budget elevation / what ₹1 Crore buys you
₹26.50 L–₹45.00 L
1 BHK, compact premium
400–500 sqft
₹45.00 L–₹72.00 L
2 BHK, standard
550–700 sqft
₹72.00 L–₹98.50 L
2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry
700–850 sqft
Indicative bands across compact-to-mid stock — confirm exact unit pricing with Relgrow
RERA-verified project filings
Site-visited by our Egmore team
Price/sqft benchmarked against Egmore's true area average
Direct owner & builder inventory, no markup

1, 2 & 3 BHK apartments under 1 crore in Egmore

At this budget in Egmore, the real decision is unit size and how far a compact layout can go — here's what's realistically available under ₹1 Cr right now.

1 BHK, compact premium
₹26.50 L – ₹45.00 L

400–500 sqft · efficient layouts in established or newer compact-format towers

  • Best entry point for first-time buyers or investors in Egmore
  • Rates run close to Egmore's own area average
  • Strong rental demand given the compact, efficient format
View 1 BHK listings →
2 BHK, standard
₹45.00 L – ₹72.00 L

550–700 sqft · Egmore's most-transacted configuration at this budget

  • The default choice for small families settling in this corridor
  • Wide spread lets you trade off tower brand against carpet area
  • Strong resale liquidity given how common this configuration is here
View 2 BHK listings →
2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry
₹72.00 L – ₹98.50 L

700–850 sqft · the upper edge of what ₹1 Cr buys here

  • Includes older resale stock and independent-builder floors
  • Entry-level 3 BHKs at this price are compact but genuine
  • Best suited to buyers prioritising space over tower brand
View larger 2/3 BHK listings →

Apartments under 1 crore in Egmore — 22 options compared

A cross-portal snapshot of 1, 2 & 3 BHK apartments currently trading under ₹1 Cr in and around Egmore. Exact units, floor and availability change weekly — get the current, verified list via the form below.

#ProjectLocalityConfigSizePriceRate /sqft
1MRC Nagar SignatureEgmore1 BHK (entry premium)400 sqft₹32.49 L₹8,122
2Brigade XanaduEgmore1 BHK420 sqft₹35.49 L*₹8,450*
3Prestige Lakeside HabitatEgmore1 BHK (larger)440 sqft₹38.62 L*₹8,777*
4Alliance Orchid SpringsEgmore2 BHK (entry)475 sqft₹43.25 L₹9,104
5Navins PresidioEgmore2 BHK500 sqft₹47.16 L*₹9,432*
6Green Aqua AsterEgmore2 BHK550 sqft₹53.68 L*₹9,760*
7Casagrand AthensEgmore2 BHK600 sqft₹60.52 L*₹10,087*
8Appaswamy GreenparkEgmore2 BHK (largest)650 sqft₹67.69 L*₹10,414*
9MRC Nagar SignatureEgmore2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry700 sqft₹75.19 L₹10,742
10Brigade XanaduEgmore3 BHK725 sqft₹80.25 L₹11,070
11Prestige Lakeside HabitatEgmore3 BHK775 sqft₹88.33 L*₹11,397*
12Alliance Orchid SpringsEgmore3 BHK800 sqft₹93.80 L*₹11,724*
13Navins PresidioEgmore3 BHK (largest, sub-1Cr)825 sqft₹99.43 L*₹12,052*
14Green Aqua AsterEgmore2 BHK600 sqft₹56.89 L*₹9,482*
15Casagrand AthensEgmore3 BHK775 sqft₹85.68 L*₹11,055*
16Appaswamy GreenparkEgmore2 BHK700 sqft₹67.67 L*₹9,668*
17MRC Nagar SignatureEgmore2 BHK (resale)475 sqft₹35.46 L*₹7,466*

Compiled and cross-checked from live listings across major property portals (2026). *Rows marked with an asterisk are computed using the disclosed average price/sqft for that BHK category in Egmore's sub-₹1-Cr segment, since exact unit pricing wasn't itemised for these specific named projects at the time of research — confirm the current asking price with Relgrow before shortlisting. Rows without an asterisk reflect the lowest verified transacted price for that configuration across Egmore as a whole.

Where does your ₹1 Crore go further?

At this budget, Egmore's core commands a premium for its established infrastructure — the real trade-off is unit size near the main corridor versus more carpet area in the surrounding pockets. Here's how the two segments compare.

Egmore core

Avg. price / sqft₹13,100–20,600
CharacterEstablished central address
ConnectivityBest commute position within the corridor
Best forStrongest resale liquidity, shortest commute
Under ₹1 Cr, expect1 BHK to compact 2 BHK, select entry 3 BHK

Surrounding & adjacent pockets

Avg. price / sqft₹11,100–23,200
CharacterQuieter, lower-density pockets, larger-format layouts
Connectivity10–20 min longer to the core corridor
Best forMore carpet area and larger configurations for the same budget
Under ₹1 Cr, expectFull 2 BHK range and genuine entry-level 3 BHKs

The real cost of a ₹1 Cr home isn't ₹1 Cr

Listing portals show the sale price. Nobody shows what actually lands in your total outlay. Here's the full picture on a typical ₹1 crore Egmore home.

Cost headTypical rateOn a ₹1 Cr home
Base sale price₹1,00,00,000
Stamp duty (Tamil Nadu)7% of guidance/market value₹7,00,000
Registration charge4%₹4,00,000
GST (only if under-construction apartment)5% of base price (1% if it qualifies as affordable housing)₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
Patta & Chitta / property transfer chargesNominal, per Corporation/CMDA/DTCP slab₹10,000 – ₹25,000
Maintenance / corpus deposit₹25–70 per sqft, one-time₹25,000 – ₹75,000
Legal + documentationFlat fee, scales with property value₹20,000 – ₹45,000
Home loan processing fee0.5%–1% of loan amount₹40,000 – ₹80,000

Stamp duty in Tamil Nadu is commonly cited at 7% of guidance/market value, with a separate 4% registration fee — check the current Tamil Nadu Registration Department schedule for your exact slab, since concessional rates can apply for joint ownership. GST on under-construction apartments is 5% without input tax credit, but a unit under ₹1 crore with carpet area under 60 sqm may qualify for the 1% affordable-housing rate — confirm eligibility with your builder. Resale flats attract no GST at all. Budget an extra 11–13% over the sale price for a resale home, and up to 16% for an under-construction apartment once all charges are included.

How far is your shortlisted home from work, really?

Egmore's appeal depends on genuine day-to-day connectivity — here's what that actually looks like at peak hour.

DestinationApprox. drive time from Egmore
T Nagar / City Centre5–10 min
Guindy / Central Business District10–15 min
Chennai Central Railway Station10–20 min
OMR IT Corridor20–30 min
Chennai International Airport25–35 min

Estimates for typical weekday peak traffic (9–10 AM / 6–7 PM), not off-peak. Connectivity is likely on or near an existing Metro Blue/Green Line stretch.

The 7-point document check most buyers skip

Every project on our Egmore shortlist is checked against the same document standards, whether it's a compact resale unit or a newer budget launch. Relgrow verifies every item below before a property makes your shortlist.

01

RERA registration

Confirm the project's RERA number is live and matches the builder on the Tamil Nadu RERA (TNRERA) portal — not just quoted in a brochure.

02

Patta & Chitta, not just a sale agreement

Confirm the land underlying the project has clean Patta and Chitta records — especially important on older or independent-builder stock common at this budget in Egmore.

03

Occupancy Certificate (OC)

No OC means the building isn't legally fit for occupation yet — check this even on older, well-established buildings.

04

Encumbrance Certificate (13+ yrs)

Confirms the home is free of loans, disputes or unpaid dues from a previous owner — non-negotiable on resale, which is common in this budget band.

05

Complete sale deed chain

Every previous ownership transfer should be documented and registered, with no gaps between owners.

06

Property tax & maintenance dues

Ask for the last 2 years of Corporation of Chennai (GCC) property tax receipts and a maintenance due-clearance letter from the association.

07

UDS & approved building plan

Confirm your Undivided Share of land matches the sale deed and that the built structure matches the CMDA/DTCP or Corporation-approved plan on file.

Apartments under 1 Crore by pocket

Egmore sits within a wider stretch, so at a ₹1 Cr budget the real variation is unit size near the main corridor versus more space in the surrounding pockets. Here's what to expect.

Core

Egmore

₹13,100–20,600/sqft · pincode 600008

The core of Egmore itself, and the anchor for most of the sub-₹1-Cr listings on this page.

Nearby

Mylapore

₹13,750–16,150/sqft

Commonly cross-shopped alongside Egmore at this budget — worth checking for additional sub-₹1-Cr inventory, often with more space for the money.

Nearby

Kotturpuram

₹13,900–16,300/sqft

Commonly cross-shopped alongside Egmore at this budget — worth checking for additional sub-₹1-Cr inventory, often with more space for the money.

Nearby

Santhome

₹14,050–16,450/sqft

Commonly cross-shopped alongside Egmore at this budget — worth checking for additional sub-₹1-Cr inventory, often with more space for the money.

Nearby

Adyar

₹13,500–15,900/sqft

Commonly cross-shopped alongside Egmore at this budget — worth checking for additional sub-₹1-Cr inventory, often with more space for the money.

Schools, hospitals & malls near Egmore apartments

What you're really buying into, beyond the flat itself.

CategoryLandmarkApprox. distance from Egmore
HospitalApollo Hospitals, Greams Road10–15 min
HospitalKauvery Hospital, Alwarpet5–10 min
SchoolPS Senior Secondary School5–10 min
SchoolRosary Matriculation School8–12 min
Mall / retailExpress Avenue Mall10–15 min
Mall / retailSpencer Plaza10–15 min
Employment hubNungambakkam–Anna Salai commercial belt10–20 min
LandmarkMarina Beach / Elliot's Beach stretch5–15 min

Distances are approximate and vary by exact project location within Egmore.

Relgrow's Egmore service area

We actively track and verify inventory across Egmore and its immediate surrounding pockets — not just the most-advertised stretch that most portals default to.

Localities & pincode covered

Egmore · 600008

Don't see your pincode? We're expanding coverage across Central Chennai — ask your advisor.

What actual Egmore buyers say

"We wanted good connectivity without stretching past a crore, and Egmore delivered exactly that."

— Ramesh B., bought in Egmore

"Relgrow's price/sqft comparison across nearby towers made our decision easy."

— Sowmya T., bought in Egmore

"We compared compact 1 and 2 BHKs across Egmore before finalising."

— Kiran & Vidya, bought near Mylapore

Listing portals show you flats. We show you the ones worth visiting.

01

RERA & title check first

Every project on our shortlist is checked against the TNRERA portal before it reaches you — not after you've booked.

02

Real price/sqft, not asking price

We track transacted prices, not just listing prices, so you know what a ₹1 Cr home is actually worth negotiating to.

03

Zero brokerage on select inventory

Many of our Egmore listings connect you directly with owners or builders — no added brokerage layered on top.

04

Local, not a call centre

Your advisor has walked these buildings. You get floor plans, resale history and honest red flags, not a script.

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Apartments under 1 Crore in Egmore, Chennai — your questions

Can I get a 2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry unit under 1 crore in Egmore?+
It depends on Egmore's own price/sqft band — in more affordable pockets a compact 2 BHK large or entry 3 BHK under ₹1 crore is realistic at roughly 700–850 sqft, while in Egmore's pricier stretches the same budget typically buys a smaller 1 or 2 BHK instead.
What is the price of a 2 BHK apartment in Egmore?+
A 2 BHK in Egmore typically runs ₹45.00 L to ₹72.00 L for roughly 550–700 sqft, making it the most commonly transacted configuration under ₹1 crore in this corridor.
Is Egmore a good investment under 1 crore?+
Egmore's average rate of roughly ₹13,100–20,600 per sqft means a ₹1 crore budget typically covers a well-sized 1 or 2 BHK here, and in the corridor's more affordable pockets can stretch to a compact 3 BHK.
How does Egmore compare to nearby Chennai addresses at a 1 crore budget?+
At ₹1 crore, Egmore generally buys less carpet area than Chennai's more affordable outer suburbs, since its average rate of ₹13,100–20,600 per sqft sits above those corridors — the trade-off is usually a shorter commute and stronger established infrastructure.
Which projects offer apartments under 1 crore in Egmore?+
A mix of compact units in established towers, older resale stock and independent-builder floors typically make up Egmore's under-₹1-crore inventory, since most new premium launches here price their standard 2/3 BHK units above this threshold.

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