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Rental Market Trends in Chatham, VA

What is the average rent in Chatham, VA?

$941/month

Average Rent

637 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Chatham, VA is $941 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Chatham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chatham, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $941 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $653 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$941/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$653/month
980 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, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chatham, VA?

Because the average rent in Chatham is $941, you’ll want to make about $3,136 per month or $37,632 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 Lofts

Chatham Lofts

315 S Main St,
Chatham, VA 24531

$1,050 - $1,595 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

638 Oakland Dr

638 Oakland Dr

638 Oakland Dr,
Chatham, VA 24531

$2,200 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds

Northpointe

Northpointe

100 NorthPointe Ln,
Danville, VA 24540

$991 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

134 American Legion Blvd

134 American Legion Blvd

134 American Legion Blvd,
Danville, VA 24540

$1,500 Plus Fees

3 Beds

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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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