1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chatham, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chatham, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,604 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Chatham
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chatham
Compare Chatham's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $506 |
| 2 | Charleston | $720 |
| 3 | Pekin | $720 |
| 4 | Quincy | $730 |
| 5 | Macomb | $740 |
| 6 | Danville | $770 |
| 7 | Dixon | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $780 |
| 9 | Normal | $790 |
| 10 | Decatur | $800 |
| 11 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 12 | Peoria | $813 |
| 13 | Moline | $820 |
| 14 | Ottawa | $820 |
| 15 | Rantoul | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Chatham.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Chatham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | 9.8 mi | $890 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Montgomery, IL | 35.7 mi | $1,356 | +$236 (+21%) |
| Decatur, IL | 49.9 mi | $800 | $-320 (-29%) |
| Bethalto, IL | 56.9 mi | $880 | $-240 (-21%) |
| Alton, IL | 58.3 mi | $910 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Pekin, IL | 59.9 mi | $720 | $-400 (-36%) |
| Edwardsville, IL | 60.2 mi | $1,050 | $-70 (-6%) |
| East Alton, IL | 60.6 mi | $880 | $-240 (-21%) |
| Wood River, IL | 61.3 mi | $880 | $-240 (-21%) |
| Morton, IL | 67.1 mi | $880 | $-240 (-21%) |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 68.8 mi | $930 | $-190 (-17%) |
| Collinsville, IL | 71 mi | $920 | $-200 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Chatham — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chatham?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Chatham, Illinois is $1,120 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,604.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Chatham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chatham expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chatham's 1-bedroom median of $1,120 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chatham rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Chatham ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Chatham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Springfield ($890), Decatur ($800), Bethalto ($880).