Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Chatham, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chatham
$1,262/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chatham is $1,262 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $667 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chatham
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chatham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chatham, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Chatham have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $855 | 2% |  21% | |
1 bedroom | $977 | No Change | 44% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,665 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 34% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburn Gresham | $1,300 | |
Avalon Park | $1,399 | |
Burnside | $1,375 | |
Loop | $2,768 | |
Roseland | $1,595 | |
Washington Heights | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$977
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
25%
Auburn Gresham
Average rent
$1,300
Avalon Park
Average rent
$1,399
Burnside
Average rent
$1,375
Loop
Average rent
$2,768
Roseland
Average rent
$1,595
Washington Heights
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
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
35%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chatham, Chicago, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
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1d ago
7916 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1–2 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8640 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1–2 beds
1 bath
$880–$1,060
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7917 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,025
Apartment for rent
20h ago
8241 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1–2 beds
1 bath
$955–$1,315
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chatham apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
0 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
4d ago
8033 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chatham apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Chatham house for rent in Chicago
8900 S Dauphin Ave #NA, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
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8231 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8326 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7903 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
8100 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$755–$960
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8231 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
8100 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$755–$960
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7903 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
8334 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,105
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
7903 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
8100 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$755
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8208 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Studio
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8236 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,130
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 $1,262 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chatham?
Average rent prices in Chatham have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Chatham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chatham is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $667 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).