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Chain Link Fence Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026
Estimate chain link fence cost per linear foot — with the free fence calculator.
Chain link is the cheapest secure fence you can build — and the workhorse of backyards. Here's the real 2026 cost per linear foot.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Chain link fences run $10–$40 per linear foot installed in 2026. A 4-foot galvanized fence runs $16–$24 per linear foot; 6-foot vinyl-coated runs $22–$30. A typical 200-foot run runs $3,200–$7,000.
What it costs
A 4-foot galvanized chain link runs $10–$20 per linear foot installed. 6-foot runs $13–$30. Commercial-grade runs $24–$38. DIY materials run $3–$15 per linear foot. A 200-foot run runs $3,200–$7,000 installed.
- 4-ft galvanized: $10–$20 per linear ft
- 6-ft: $13–$30 per linear ft
- Commercial grade: $24–$38
- 200-ft run: $3,200–$7,000
Galvanized vs vinyl-coated
Galvanized is the budget classic — $10–$20 per linear foot and maintenance-free. Vinyl-coated costs more ($20–$40) but adds color and a cleaner look. Both last 20+ years. Gates add $150–$400 each.
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