Chain Link Fence Cost Per Foot Calculator
Chain link is the most affordable fencing option at $8-$15 per linear foot for materials (4-foot height). A 100-foot run typically costs $800-$1,500 in materials. The main components are galvanized mesh (sold in 50-foot rolls), line posts every 10 feet, terminal posts at corners and ends, top rail, and tension hardware.
Quick Calculator
Posts
13
Concrete
26
Mesh Rolls (50 ft)
2
Rails
10
Est. Cost
$800–$1,500
Detailed Answer
Chain link fence material cost breakdown (4 ft height, per linear foot): - Mesh fabric: $2.50–$4.00/ft - Line posts (every 10 ft): $1.50–$2.50/ft - Top rail: $1.00–$2.00/ft - Concrete: $0.80–$1.20/ft - Fittings & hardware: $0.50–$1.00/ft - Total materials: $8–$15/ft
By height: - 4 ft: $8–$12/ft - 5 ft: $10–$14/ft - 6 ft: $12–$18/ft
For 100 feet of 4-ft chain link: - Materials: $800–$1,500 - Professional installation: $1,300–$2,500
Chain link is the most budget-friendly fence per linear foot and ideal for large properties where privacy is not the primary goal.
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