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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Chatham, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chatham
$1,222/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chatham is $1,222 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $677 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chatham
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chatham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chatham, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chatham have decreased by 4% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $1,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 | No Change | 124% | |
1 bedroom | $1,075 |  1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,587 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburn Gresham | $1,292 | |
Avalon Park | $1,412 | |
Burnside | $1,350 | |
Loop | $2,737 | |
Roseland | $1,550 | |
Washington Heights | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 7% | 7% | |
Houses | $1,700 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last year
124%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,587
Last year
8%
Auburn Gresham
Average rent
$1,292
Avalon Park
Average rent
$1,412
Burnside
Average rent
$1,350
Loop
Average rent
$2,737
Roseland
Average rent
$1,550
Washington Heights
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
36%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, Chicago, IL is 5% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
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4d ago
7927 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8148 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7916 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,040
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chatham house for rent in Chicago
7948 S Evans Ave #1R, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Chatham apartment for rent in Chicago
839 E 87th Pl #1, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Chatham apartment for rent in Chicago
8152 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,863
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.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Chatham apartment for rent in Chicago
7945 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,863
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7953 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8334 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
8127 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,010
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Price dropped $105Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
7953 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8334 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Price dropped $105Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
7953 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
8039 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,309
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
963 E 84th St, Chicago, IL 60619
3 beds
1 bath
$1,275
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.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,222 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chatham?
Average rent prices in Chatham have decreased by 4% 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 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $677 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 $49,000/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).