Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham-Kent, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham Kent

$1,485/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham Kent is $1,485 per month as of May 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $465 less per month.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham Kent

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham Kent rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham Kent run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.

Listings

Studio

$1,560

3%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,317

2%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,099

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,317

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

9%

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$1,485
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham Kent, ON is 3% lower than the median rent in Algonac, MI.

Discover rentals in Chatham-Kent, ON

Riverview Towers - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.3

Excellent

Riverview Towers

750 Wallace St, Chatham-Kent, ON N8A 4Y1

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,299–$1,749

Apartment for rent

Bedford Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Bedford Court

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,320–$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

6 Sarah Crescent - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.4

Very good

6 Sarah Crescent

6 Sarah Cres, Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 5P9

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

82 Taylor Ave #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chatham apartment for rent in Chatham-Kent

82 Taylor Avenue - UPPER

82 Taylor Ave #UPPER, Chatham-Kent, ON N7L 2T8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 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 $1,485 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham Kent?

Average rent prices in Chatham Kent have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Chatham Kent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham Kent is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chatham Kent?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chatham Kent are Ridgetown ($1,430/mo), Chatham ($1,475/mo), and Wallaceburg ($1,485/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 $59,000/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?

Rents in Chatham Kent, On have experienced a decline, with a year-over-year decrease of 5.8% in 2024. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents decreased by 4%, while 3-bedroom rents increased by 9.8%.

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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