Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chatham Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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312 E 83rd St, Unit 1

312 E 83rd St
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Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chatham area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 84th Place & Ingleside priced from $850. 8640 S Ingleside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
8640 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$890
7917 S Drexel1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$895
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $0.84 price per square foot 7942 S Lafayette Ave Model at 7942 S Lafayette Ave, Unit The South Side Estate in the in the Chatham neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 8040 S Evans Ave Model at 8040 S Evans Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.11 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.
7942 S Lafayette Ave, Unit The South Side Estate7942 S Lafayette Ave3BR,1BA$0.84
8040 S Evans Ave, Unit 1st floor8040 S Evans Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
8014 S Maryland2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
7949 S Ellis2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.23
84th Place & Ingleside1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.13
8236 S Maryland1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.34
8222 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.34
8051 S Ingleside1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.38
8152 S Evans1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.41
1108 E 82nd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatham

What type of rentals are currently available in Chatham?

There are currently 427 Apartments for Rent in Chatham, IL with pricing that ranges from $755 to $2,700. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chatham ranging from $1,100 to $2,800.

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 $1,100 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,769.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chatham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chatham range from $1,490 to $2,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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