Rent in Chatham, LA
A 2-bedroom in Chatham, LA (ZIP 71226) typically rents for about $892 a month, with a range of $892. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Jackson Parish. Owner-occupied homes in Jackson Parish pay about 0.30% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $644 | $644 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $819 | $819 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $892 | $892 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $731 | $731–$1,235 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,312 | $1,312 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Chatham ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Chatham, LA?
- About $892 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $892. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Chatham, LA?
- About $819 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $819. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Chatham, LA?
- About $731 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $731–$1,235. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Chatham, LA?
- About $644 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $644. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Chatham, LA?
- About $1,312 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,312. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Chatham, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson Parish pay a typical 0.30% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Chatham rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).