Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham

$1,350/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chatham, IL

Average rent prices in Chatham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chatham, IL

Rent prices in Chatham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chatham is $1,135, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

78%

1 bedroom

$800

1%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,250

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,595

21%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chatham, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chatham, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chatham and Bethalto by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chatham

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, IL is 23% higher than the median rent in Bethalto, IL.

Discover rentals in Chatham, IL

Circle Drive Chatham - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Circle Drive Chatham

Circle Dr, Chatham, IL 62629

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

799 Titan Ct #788 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chatham

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Condo for rent

Available Jun 9

117-131 Wintergreen - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.7

Very good

117-131 Wintergreen

117 Wintergreen Dr, Chatham, IL 62629

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

403 S MAIN - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

403 S MAIN

403 S Main St, Chatham, IL 62629

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chatham, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chatham rental market.

How much is rent in Chatham?

The average rent in Chatham is $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham?

Average rent prices in Chatham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Chatham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chatham?

To comfortably afford rent in Chatham, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chatham?

Based on our current listings, 11% of Chatham rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 37 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Chatham