What is the average apartment size in Chatham?

The average size for a Chatham, NJ apartment is 990 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chatham?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Chatham is $3,526 per month, a 0.03% decrease from last years average of $3,527.

What is the average apartment size in Chatham?

The typical apartment in Chatham offers about 990 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Chatham, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chatham?

The typical rent budget in Chatham ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chatham?

In Chatham, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chatham is $3,526, a 0.03% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,527.

One-bedroom apartments provide 865 square feet for $3,149, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,879 offer 1,107 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Chatham, NJ

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,526	990 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$3,149	865 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,879	1,107 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Chatham, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Chatham, NJ have decreased by 0.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,527 to $3,526.

What's the typical rent budget in Chatham, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Chatham, NJ (73%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chatham, NJ?

311 or 18% of the households in Chatham, NJ are renter-occupied while 1,440 or 82% are owner-occupied.

How Chatham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
Glen Ridge	$3,459
Roselle Park	$2,004
New Providence	$2,159
Caldwell	$2,177
Garwood	$3,156
Roselle	$2,196
Roseland	$3,215
Chatham	$3,526

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chatham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.