Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham-Kent, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham Kent

$1,575/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham Kent is $1,575 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham Kent

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham Kent rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chatham-Kent, ON

Average rent prices in Chatham Kent have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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-Kent, ON

Rent prices in Chatham Kent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chatham Kent is $1,575, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham Kent run $1,367 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,755.

Listings

Studio

$1,217

6%

55%

1 bedroom

$1,360

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,742

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,195

7%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,217

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,742

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chatham-Kent, ON, 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 Kent, ON compare to other cities?

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

Chatham Kent

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,674
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham Kent, ON is 6% lower than the median rent in Algonac, MI.

Discover rentals in Chatham-Kent, ON

16 McNaughton Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wallaceburg house for rent in Chatham-Kent

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Bedford Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Bedford Court

186 Thames St, Chatham-Kent, ON N7L 2Z1

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

Timmins Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.7

Very good

Timmins Apts

65 Timmins Cres, Chatham-Kent, ON N7L 4L1

2 beds

1 bath

$1,460

Apartment for rent

130 Sheldon Ave #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 bedroom - 130 Sheldon Avenue Chatham ON N7L 3M7

130 Sheldon Ave #203, Chatham-Kent, ON N7L 3M7

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Chatham-Kent, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Chatham Kent rental market.

How much is rent in Chatham Kent?

The average rent in Chatham Kent is $1,575 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham Kent?

Average rent prices in Chatham Kent have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Chatham Kent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham Kent is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chatham Kent?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chatham Kent are Ridgetown ($1,525/mo), Chatham ($1,562/mo), and Wallaceburg ($1,635/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chatham Kent?

To comfortably afford rent in Chatham Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November and December offer the best rental deals in Chatham-Kent, with November seeing the lowest rents and both months experiencing less competition from other renters compared to peak demand periods.

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).

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