Chandigarh's sectors: a tenant's neighbourhood guide

Chandigarh's grid of numbered sectors is famously easy to navigate, but each one has its own character and rent range.

The central sectors are leafy, well-connected and command higher rents, while the southern and peripheral sectors offer more space for the money. Proximity to markets, the PGI and the IT parks all nudge rents up in predictable ways.

If you are new to the city, shortlist a couple of sectors that match your commute and budget, then compare real listings side by side to get a feel for what your money buys.