Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham

$1,285/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham is $1,285 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chatham, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Chatham have increased by 2% 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, Chicago, 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 $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,290.

Listings

Studio

$850

3%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,600

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chatham, Chicago, 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, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Chatham

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, Chicago, IL is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in Chatham, Chicago, IL

7949 S Ellis - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

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7949 S Ellis

7949 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

2 beds

1 bath

$980–$1,035

8238 S Ellis - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

8238 S Ellis

8238 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

2 beds

1 bath

$980

8253 S Ingleside - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

8253 S Ingleside

8253 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

2 beds

1 bath

$985

8026 S Drexel Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chatham house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

8026 S Drexel Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60619

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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Frequently asked questions for Chatham, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chatham rental market.

How much is rent in Chatham?

The average rent in Chatham is $1,285 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham?

Average rent prices in Chatham have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Chatham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 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 $51,000/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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