Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham, Chatham-Kent, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham

$1,560/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham is $1,560 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $385 less per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham 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, Chatham-Kent, ON

Average rent prices in Chatham have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, Chatham-Kent, ON

Rent prices in Chatham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chatham is $1,560, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,970.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

43%

1 bedroom

$1,400

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,970

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,347

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

1%

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

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

Chatham

Median rent price$1,560
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,970
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, Chatham Kent, ON is 21% lower than the median rent in Tilbury, Chatham Kent, ON.

Discover rentals in Chatham, Chatham-Kent, ON

Bedford Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Bedford Court

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,475

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

28 Orchard Heights Dr #10 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Chatham apartment for rent in Chatham-Kent

Huge 2 bedroom units in Chatham available immediately at a great price

28 Orchard Heights Dr #10, Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 3G6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

35 Campbell St Unit 7 #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chatham apartment for rent in Chatham-Kent

RENOVATED 2 BED/1BATH - LOCATED IN CHATHAM + HYDRO!

35 Campbell St Unit 7 #7, Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 3W6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,449

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

130 Sheldon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chatham apartment for rent in Chatham-Kent

203 130 Sheldon Avenue Chatham ON N7L 3M7

130 Sheldon Ave, 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, Chatham-Kent, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Chatham rental market.

How much is rent in Chatham?

The average rent in Chatham is $1,560 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham?

Average rent prices in Chatham have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $385 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 $62,000/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).

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