Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Chatham, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chatham

$1,200/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chatham is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chatham

130

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chatham rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chatham run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$850

6%

42%

1 bedroom

$975

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,700

8%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

58%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, Chicago, IL is 8% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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Auburn Gresham

$1,300

decreased by1%
Last year
Avalon Park

$1,425

increased by36%
Last year
Burnside

$1,350

decreased by21%
Last year
Loop

$2,800

increased by8%
Last year
Roseland

$1,550

increased by26%
Last year
Washington Heights

$1,350

decreased by22%
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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

1–2 beds

1 bath

$860–$980

Apartment for rent

8640 S Ingleside - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

8640 S Ingleside

8640 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

1–2 beds

1 bath

$880–$1,060

Apartment for rent

8241 S Ellis - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

8241 S Ellis

8241 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

1–2 beds

1 bath

$955–$1,215

Apartment for rent

7916 S Drexel - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

7916 S Drexel

7916 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020–$1,025

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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chatham?

Average rent prices in Chatham have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Chatham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chatham is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/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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