
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chatham, NJ from $1,500 (46 Rentals)
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300 Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Cardinal Hill

Chatham on Main

Spring Brook At Chatham

Chatham Hill Apartments

Jackson House Apartments

Cornerstone at Chatham

Spring Gardens
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1 S Passaic Ave, Unit B, Unit B

Haven New Providence

Spring Gardens Apartments

150 Main St

General Wayne and Ridgedale Gardens

Madison Apartments

10 Beech Spring Dr

96 Ridgedale Ave

Rosedale Manor
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Manley Court

431 Springfield Ave

145-147 Summit Ave

390 Morris Ave

Constantine Village

The Enclave at Livingston - 55+

New England Village

The Parc at Summit

Tudor House at Madison
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23 Gates Ave

Madison Mall on Main Luxury Apartments

1280 Springfield Ave

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21 Central Ave, Unit 4C, Unit 4C

Highgate at Livingston

83 Summit Ave

New Providence Mews Apartments

Beech Spring Village

Green Village and Madison Court Apartments
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65 Summit Ave

305 Millburn Ave

23 Meeker Pl

Worthington House

69B Troy Dr

100 Summit Ave

Park Valley Madison

13 William St

Spring Hill Apartments
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8 William St
Chatham, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chatham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Chatham Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,600 | $1,895 |
| Cheap Chatham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,600 | $5,195 |
| Cheap Chatham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chatham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $3,525 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chatham, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven New Providence in the Benders Corner neighborhood priced from $2,168. Manley Court in the South Hills Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,370. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven New Providence | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2,168 |
| Manley Court | One Bedroom Dining Room | 1BR,1BA | $2,370 |
| Chatham on Main | 1BR Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| 145-147 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Chatham Hill Apartments | 1BR 1BA (820sf) | 1BR,1BA | $2,526 |
| The Enclave at Livingston - 55+ | $3.63/sq.ft. - Venezia | 1BR,1BA | $2,610 |
| The Parc at Summit | Large 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| New England Village | The Cassidy | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, NJ
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $2.69 price per square foot Columbia Model at Sun Valley at Florham Park in the starting from $3,675. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 3BR 2BA (1190sf) Model at Chatham Hill Apartments starting at $3,954 with a $3.32 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Chatham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley at Florham Park | Columbia | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.69 |
| Chatham Hill Apartments | 3BR 2BA (1190sf) | 3BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| 21 Central Ave, Unit 4C | 21 Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Spring Brook At Chatham | The Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Constantine Village | Two Bedroom w/ Eat In Kitchen | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| New England Village | The Cassidy | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Madison Mall on Main Luxury Apartments | The Sutton Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 150 Main St | 150 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Chatham on Main | 1BR Standard | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| 300 Main St, Unit 2 | 300 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chatham Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment is $2,153 at Haven New Providence.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chatham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chatham is starting from $2,600 at Chatham on Main.
What is the most affordable Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Valley at Florham Park and starts from $3,525.
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