Chatham on Main
555 Main St,
Chatham, NJ 07928
$2,287 - $2,925 | 1-2 Beds
Chatham
Chatham, NJ
Area Guide
Experience the cozy vibe of this Passaic Valley suburb
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Schools
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Upscale
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Rail Service
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NJ Transit
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College
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The community of Chatham (officially known as Chatham Borough) is an upscale suburb positioned fifteen miles west of Newark and about thirty miles from Manhattan. Primarily a residential community, the downtown district around the corner of Main and Passaic features a cluster of charming storefronts housing locally-owned shops, restaurants, and other small businesses in a walkable layout. Just east of town, the Mall at Short Hills is one of the region’s most popular shopping centers, with the Canoe Brook Country Club right next door.
Several large parks and nature preserves can be found both in town and nearby, including the spectacular South Mountain Reservation and Watching Reservation. The terrific local schools and low crime rate make the borough quite popular with folks raising families, and the easy access to NJ Transit rail service as well as the Expressway makes it a great option for commuters.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chatham, NJ is $1,841 for a studio, $2,648 for one bedroom, $3,678 for two bedrooms, and $3,678 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chatham has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,648/month
845 Sq Ft
Transportation
67
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
42
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 4-5
545 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-3
373 Students
Rating Unavailable
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-3
296 Students
Rating Unavailable
Milton Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-3
282 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,231 Students
8
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Loantaka Brook Reservation
- Greenwood Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Laguardia
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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 February 2025.