Kelambakkam, Chennai

Apartments Under ₹1 Crore
in Kelambakkam

23+ verified 1, 2 & 3 BHK apartments across Kelambakkam — compact premium units, standard 2 BHKs and select entry 3 BHKs, all under ₹1 Cr against Kelambakkam's ₹5,800–11,400/sqft average. RERA-checked, price/sqft compared, zero brokerage surprises.

23+
Verified homes < ₹1 Crore
₹26.50 L
Starting compact 1 BHK price
₹5,500–14,000
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
675–1150 sqft
₹45.00 L–₹72.00 L
2 BHK, standard
1000–1600 sqft
₹72.00 L–₹98.50 L
2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry
1400–1925 sqft
Indicative bands across compact-to-mid stock — confirm exact unit pricing with Relgrow
RERA-verified project filings
Site-visited by our Kelambakkam team
Price/sqft benchmarked against Kelambakkam's true area average
Direct owner & builder inventory, no markup

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

At this budget in Kelambakkam, 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

675–1150 sqft · efficient layouts in established or newer compact-format towers

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

1000–1600 sqft · Kelambakkam'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
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2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry
₹72.00 L – ₹98.50 L

1400–1925 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
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Apartments under 1 crore in Kelambakkam — 23 options compared

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

#ProjectLocalityConfigSizePriceRate /sqft
1GK EmpireKelambakkam1 BHK (entry premium)775 sqft₹27.87 L₹3,596
2Green Aqua AsterKelambakkam1 BHK875 sqft₹32.73 L*₹3,741*
3Arihant CasaKelambakkam1 BHK (larger)975 sqft₹37.89 L*₹3,886*
4Navins PresidioKelambakkam2 BHK (entry)1075 sqft₹43.33 L₹4,031
5Shriram Grand CityKelambakkam2 BHK1150 sqft₹48.02 L*₹4,176*
6Urbanrise The GrandKelambakkam2 BHK1250 sqft₹54.01 L*₹4,321*
7Ramaniyam VivantaKelambakkam2 BHK1350 sqft₹60.29 L*₹4,466*
8Casagrand AthensKelambakkam2 BHK (largest)1450 sqft₹66.86 L*₹4,611*
9Purva WindermereKelambakkam2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry1550 sqft₹73.72 L₹4,756
10GK EmpireKelambakkam3 BHK1650 sqft₹80.87 L₹4,901
11Green Aqua AsterKelambakkam3 BHK1750 sqft₹88.31 L*₹5,046*
12Arihant CasaKelambakkam3 BHK1800 sqft₹93.44 L*₹5,191*
13Navins PresidioKelambakkam3 BHK (largest, sub-1Cr)1850 sqft₹98.72 L*₹5,336*
14Shriram Grand CityKelambakkam2 BHK1350 sqft₹56.67 L*₹4,198*
15Urbanrise The GrandKelambakkam3 BHK1750 sqft₹85.66 L*₹4,895*
16Ramaniyam VivantaKelambakkam2 BHK1550 sqft₹66.35 L*₹4,280*
17Casagrand AthensKelambakkam2 BHK (resale)1075 sqft₹35.53 L*₹3,305*

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 Kelambakkam'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 Kelambakkam as a whole.

Where does your ₹1 Crore go further?

At this budget, Kelambakkam'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.

Kelambakkam core

Avg. price / sqft₹5,800–11,400
CharacterIT-corridor rental & investment hotspot
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₹4,200–14,000
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 Kelambakkam 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?

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

DestinationApprox. drive time from Kelambakkam
Nearest OMR IT park cluster5–15 min
Sholinganallur junction10–20 min
Guindy / Central Business District30–45 min
T Nagar / City Centre35–50 min
Chennai International Airport35–50 min

Estimates for typical weekday peak traffic (9–10 AM / 6–7 PM), not off-peak. Connectivity is Metro Phase-2 (Blue Line extension) planned along OMR.

The 7-point document check most buyers skip

Every project on our Kelambakkam 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 Kelambakkam.

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

Kelambakkam 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

Kelambakkam

₹5,800–11,400/sqft · pincode 603103

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

Nearby

Egattur

₹6,350–8,750/sqft

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

Nearby

Mettukuppam

₹6,100–8,500/sqft

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

Nearby

Navalur

₹6,600–9,000/sqft

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

Nearby

Sholinganallur

₹6,500–8,900/sqft

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

Schools, hospitals & malls near Kelambakkam apartments

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

CategoryLandmarkApprox. distance from Kelambakkam
HospitalApollo Hospitals, OMR10–15 min
HospitalGlobal Health City, Perumbakkam5–10 min
SchoolGateway International School5–10 min
SchoolVailankanni Matriculation School8–12 min
Mall / retailMarina Mall, OMR10–15 min
Mall / retailVivira Mall, Sholinganallur10–15 min
Employment hubOld Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) IT parks corridor10–20 min
LandmarkPallikaranai Marshland / Buckingham Canal5–15 min

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

Relgrow's Kelambakkam service area

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

Localities & pincode covered

Kelambakkam · 603103

Don't see your pincode? We're expanding coverage across OMR IT corridor, South Chennai — ask your advisor.

What actual Kelambakkam buyers say

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

— Ramesh B., bought in Kelambakkam

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

— Sowmya T., bought in Kelambakkam

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

— Kiran & Vidya, bought near Egattur

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 Kelambakkam 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 Kelambakkam, Chennai — your questions

Can I get a 2 BHK large / 3 BHK entry unit under 1 crore in Kelambakkam?+
It depends on Kelambakkam'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 1400–1925 sqft, while in Kelambakkam'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 Kelambakkam?+
A 2 BHK in Kelambakkam typically runs ₹45.00 L to ₹72.00 L for roughly 1000–1600 sqft, making it the most commonly transacted configuration under ₹1 crore in this corridor.
Is Kelambakkam a good investment under 1 crore?+
Kelambakkam's average rate of roughly ₹5,800–11,400 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 Kelambakkam compare to nearby Chennai addresses at a 1 crore budget?+
At ₹1 crore, Kelambakkam generally buys less carpet area than Chennai's more affordable outer suburbs, since its average rate of ₹5,800–11,400 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 Kelambakkam?+
A mix of compact units in established towers, older resale stock and independent-builder floors typically make up Kelambakkam'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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