Cheap Homes for Rent in Chatham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chatham area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 8152 S Evans priced from $815. 7929 S State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8152 S EvansStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$815
7929 S StateStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$860
8001 S Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $1.00 price per square foot 7925 S Vernon Ave Model at 7925 S Vernon Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 7944 S Lafayette Ave Model at 7944 S Lafayette Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Chatham neighborhood. 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.
7925 S Vernon Ave, Unit 37925 S Vernon Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.00
7944 S Lafayette Ave, Unit 27944 S Lafayette Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
7442 S Langley Ave7442 S Langley Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
7944 S Ellis AveUnit 13BR,1BA$1.15
8014 S Maryland Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
8056 S Drexel2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining2BR,1BA$1.27
7939 S Dobson Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Chatham Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.36
8222 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.34
8051 S Ingleside Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham

What type of rentals are currently available in Chatham?

There are currently 423 Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,757. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chatham ranging from $1,000 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chatham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chatham ranges from $1,000 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,467.

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