Price per sqft in OMR, Chennai — 2026 rates and trends
7 RERA-registered projects tracked in OMR, Chennai. Average ₹10,843/sqft. Range ₹6,930 to ₹16,513/sqft. Average Brickplot Score 6.7/10. Updated Apr 2026.
Price per sqft in OMR, Chennai — all tracked projects
Every project below is RERA-registered and independently reviewed. Rates shown are current base ₹/sqft excluding GST, stamp duty, registration, preferential location charge, floor rise, and parking. Rows are sorted ascending by ₹/sqft so you can read the spread top-to-bottom. Click any project name for the full review.
| Project | Builder | Configs | ₹/sqft | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risland the Ace | Risland | 2/3 BHK | ₹6,930 | 6.4/10 | Skip |
| Allure Avani Villas Kammasandra Off | Allure | 2/3 BHK | ₹8,561 | 6.1/10 | Skip |
| Godrej Azure | Godrej Properties | 2/3 BHK | ₹9,282 | 7.4/10 | Buy |
| Urbanrise Codename Chennais Best Manhattan | Urbanrise | 1/2/3 BHK | ₹9,784 | 6.4/10 | Skip |
| Sowparnika Whispering Petals | Sowparnika Projects | 2/3 BHK | ₹11,298 | 7.0/10 | Buy |
| Hiranandani Chennai Bayview | Hiranandani Group | 2/3 BHK | ₹13,534 | 7.0/10 | Buy |
| Alliance Humming Gardens Kelambakkam | Alliance Group | 2/3/4 BHK | ₹16,513 | 6.6/10 | Wait |
Rates are the current base offer rates gathered from site visits, RERA filings, and verified broker quotes. Under-construction projects attract an additional 5% GST; ready-to-move projects do not.
Entry, mid, and premium ₹/sqft tiers in OMR
Averages can be misleading when the spread is wide. We split the 7 tracked projects into three tiers using the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles so you can see where the market actually clusters — not just where the midpoint sits.
What drives the spread in OMR. Builder tier is the largest single factor — a Grade A developer (Godrej, Sobha, Prestige, Brigade-class) typically prices 15-25% above a regional or second-tier builder in the same area. Project vintage follows: a 2024-2025 launch prices 10-18% above a 2019-2020 handover of similar specification, simply because construction costs and land values have moved. Amenity density (clubhouse size, landscape extent, sports facilities) explains another 5-10%.
Within a single project, floor-rise premiums add ₹30-₹100/sqft per floor above the base, and preferential location charges (corner units, pool-view, road-facing) can add ₹200-₹500/sqft. This is why two units in the same tower can differ by 12-15% on final ₹/sqft despite being identically named on the price sheet. Always ask for the all-inclusive unit-specific quote before comparing to another project.
How OMR ₹/sqft compares with neighbouring Chennai localities
A per-sqft number in isolation is not that useful. Below is how OMR’s median per-sqft rate stacks up against the nearest qualifying Chennai micro-markets (only localities we track with at least 4 RERA-registered projects are listed).
| OMR (this locality) | ₹10,843/sqft |
| Porur (6 projects) | ₹9,984/sqft (-8% vs OMR) |
| Pallavaram (6 projects) | ₹9,842/sqft (-9% vs OMR) |
| Sholinganallur (10 projects) | ₹9,504/sqft (-12% vs OMR) |
Median rate, not average — less skewed by outlier premium or value projects. Deltas are relative to OMR.
What affects ₹/sqft in OMR — six factors to audit before you book
1. Carpet area vs super built-up area efficiency. Brokers quote ₹/sqft on super built-up area, which includes your share of common areas (lift lobbies, staircases, clubhouse). Typical efficiency in OMR is 68-74% — meaning a 1,200 sqft super built-up unit delivers 816-888 sqft of carpet. Divide the quoted price by carpet area to compare apples to apples. Projects with 65% or lower efficiency are effectively more expensive per usable square foot than they appear.
2. Floor-rise premium. Most projects in OMR follow a banded floor-rise structure — ground to 3rd floor at base, 4th-9th at ₹75/sqft premium, 10th upwards at ₹150/sqft. If you’re comparing a lower-floor unit in a premium tower against a higher-floor unit in a value tower, normalize for floor-rise before judging the headline ₹/sqft.
3. Car parking inclusion. Some builders include one covered parking slot in the quoted ₹/sqft, others price it separately at ₹2-7 lakh per slot. For a 1,200 sqft 2BHK, a ₹5 lakh additional parking cost is equivalent to ₹417/sqft — a material number. Always confirm inclusion in writing.
4. Preferential location charge (PLC). Corner units, pool-view, road-facing, or top-of-stack units typically carry a ₹100-500/sqft PLC. This is separate from floor rise and is quoted as an additional line item on the cost sheet. For PLC-heavy units, the effective ₹/sqft can exceed the advertised rate by 5-8%.
5. GST on under-construction purchases. GST at 5% applies to under-construction residential property and is charged on the basic + PLC + floor-rise (not on stamp duty). For OMR, most projects on this page are under construction — add 5% to the base ₹/sqft before comparing with a ready-to-move flat. Ready-to-move attracts zero GST.
6. Stamp duty and registration. Typical combined stamp duty + registration cost in Chennai is approximately 8% of the agreement value. On a ₹1 crore unit, that is ₹8 lakh. Factor this into your financial plan — it is not part of the ₹/sqft negotiation but lands on the same cheque.
Price per sqft in OMR — frequently asked
What is the current price per sqft in OMR?
The current per-sqft rate in OMR ranges from ₹6,930 to ₹16,513 across the 7 RERA-registered projects Brickplot tracks in this micro-market. The average is ₹10,843/sqft and the median is ₹9,784/sqft. The entry tier (25th percentile) sits at ₹8,921/sqft and the premium tier (75th percentile) at ₹12,416/sqft.
Why does ₹/sqft vary so much across projects in OMR?
Five factors explain the full 9,583-rupee spread between the cheapest and most expensive project in OMR: (1) builder tier — a Grade A developer like Godrej, Sobha, or Prestige commands a 15-25% premium over regional builders; (2) project vintage — freshly launched projects price 10-18% higher than 4-5 year-old handovers in the same area; (3) amenity density — clubhouse size, sports facilities, landscape area; (4) floor-rise premium — higher floors can add ₹200-₹700/sqft; (5) micro-location within the locality — projects on the main arterial road or near the metro station price higher than those 2-3 km inside.
Is ₹/sqft the right way to compare properties in OMR?
Per-sqft is a useful first filter but it is rarely the complete picture. Two projects at the same ₹10,843/sqft can differ substantially on carpet-area efficiency (usable square feet per super-built-up square foot), parking inclusion, preferential location charges, GST applicability, and amenity quality. Always normalize on carpet-area ₹/sqft and compare the all-inclusive cost (basic + PLC + car park + GST + stamp duty + registration) before deciding.
How does OMR compare to Tambaram and Porur?
OMR’s average of ₹10,843/sqft sits between Tambaram (₹13,104/sqft — 21% higher) and Porur (₹9,984/sqft — 8% lower). This positions OMR as a premium micro-market within Chennai — the comparison table on this page shows the full benchmark.
What hidden costs add to the quoted ₹/sqft price?
The headline ₹/sqft rarely reflects the all-in cost. Typical add-ons in OMR: GST at 5% of basic (under-construction only, zero on ready-to-move); stamp duty plus registration of approximately 7% of the agreement value (varies by state — state charges ~7% combined); preferential location charge of ₹100-₹400/sqft for corner units, road-facing, or view premium; floor rise of ₹30-₹100/sqft per floor above the base; parking of ₹2-₹7 lakh per slot; club membership of ₹20,000-₹1 lakh one-time; and maintenance corpus of 18-24 months upfront.
Where can I verify the RERA-registered rates for projects in OMR?
Every project linked on this page has an active RERA registration on the Tamil Nadu RERA portal. The RERA filing discloses the approved per-sqft base rate, saleable area per unit, and the promoter’s bank escrow details. Click any project name above to open our full review — each review carries the RERA ID that you can cross-verify on the official portal.