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Rental Market Trends in Chatham, NJ

What is the average rent in Chatham, NJ?

$2,721/month

Average Rent

845 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Chatham, NJ is $2,721 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Chatham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chatham, you can expect to pay about $1,750 per month for a studio, $2,721 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,881 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,719 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,750/month
550 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,721/month
845 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,881/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,719/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chatham, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chatham, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chatham, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chatham, NJ?

Because the average rent in Chatham is $2,721, you’ll want to make about $9,070 per month or $108,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chatham, NJ

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Spring Brook At Chatham

Spring Brook At Chatham

540-575 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928

1-3 Beds | $2,675 - $3,595

Chatham Hill

Chatham Hill

25 Hickory Pl,
Chatham, NJ 07928

1-3 Beds | $2,397 - $3,955

Jackson House Apartments

Jackson House Apartments

515 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928

1-2 Beds | $2,615 - $3,175

Chatham on Main

Chatham on Main

555 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928

1-2 Beds | $2,350 - $3,000

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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