Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham

$1,525/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham is $1,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,055.

Listings

Studio

$800

No Change

81%

1 bedroom

$805

20%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,150

45%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,600

5%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,737

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$805

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,737

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, IL is 53% higher than the median rent in Bethalto, IL.

Discover rentals in Chatham, IL

Circle Drive Chatham - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Circle Drive Chatham

Circle Dr, Chatham, IL 62629

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
117-131 Wintergreen - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

117-131 Wintergreen

117 Wintergreen Dr, Chatham, IL 62629

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
808 Hackberry Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chatham

3 beds

1 bath

$1,775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,525 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham?

Average rent prices in Chatham have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Chatham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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