Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chatham, NY from $800 (48 Rentals)

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7 Church St, Unit 4
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7 Church St, Unit 4

7 Church StValatie, NY 12184
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465 Chapel St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

465 Chapel St

465 Chapel StLee, MA 01238
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Oakbrook Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Manor

2508 US Route 9WRavena, NY 12143
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Pinetree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

75-79 Church StNassau, NY 12123
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Brooke Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooke Pointe

2055 E Schodack RdCastleton On Hudson, NY 12033
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Greenbush Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbush Terrace

95 Gilligan RdEast Greenbush, NY 12061
Senior Living
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The McManus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The McManus

20 Herrick StRensselaer, NY 12144
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Park Place at 60 State
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place at 60 State

60 State StAlbany, NY 12207
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Mahaiwe Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mahaiwe Building

4 Castle StGreat Barrington, MA 01230
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The Arcade Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arcade Building

488 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12207
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7 North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7 North St

7 North StPittsfield, MA 01201

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8 Madison Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Madison Pl

8 Madison PlAlbany, NY 12202
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Chatham, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chatham, NY is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. 20 Park Residences in the Melrose neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,082
20 Park ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Primrose Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Kenmore5021BR,1BA$1,364
Mill CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,384
Brafferton Square Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath w/Hot Water & Heat1BR,1BA$1,450
Joslen Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,500
39 Columbia Street5061BR,1BA$1,520
Abraxas at 90 StateE14Studio,1BA$1,525
The Rise: DowntownS - BStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, NY and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b Model at Elm Estates in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Forge starting at $2,495 with a $1.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Chatham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elm Estates2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Forge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.86
Locust View2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.48
Woodhill ApartmentsReinhardt2BR,1.5BA$1.80
The Kennedy4022BR,1BA$1.82
Kendall Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$2.06
Adams Station ApartmentsDevonshire1BR,1BA$2.02
Mill CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Primrose Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chatham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chatham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chatham is at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments listed at $1,082.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment is $1,250 at Primrose Gardens.

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 $1,550 at Primrose Gardens.

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