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PhoenixvillePA19460

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Brandywine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

300 Cedar Spring RdKennett Square, PA 19348
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Honeybrook Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Honeybrook Gardens

3940 Horseshoe PikeHoney Brook, PA 19344
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Oxford Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Village

1101 Lauren LnOxford, PA 19363
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Gabel Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gabel Courtyard

3 Gabel AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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Malvern Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Crossing

176 W King StMalvern, PA 19355
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Ash Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Park Apartments

25 S 4th AveCoatesville, PA 19320
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106 Starr St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Starr St

106 Starr StPhoenixville, PA 19460
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Stone Gate Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Gate Woods

743 Starr StPhoenixville, PA 19460
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Cheapest Available Chester County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Riveredge Square Apartments priced from $1,250. Brandywine Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riveredge Square Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,250
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,285
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,310
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Strafford Station Apartment HomesStudio - 430 sqftStudio,1BA$1,375
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Village of Pickering Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
Cambridge Hall ApartmentsThe Carrick1BR,1BA$1,420
Magnolia Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $1.39 price per square foot 208 N Penn St Model at 208 N Penn St, Unit 1 in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chester County apartment is the Three bedroom Model at Arbour Court starting at $1,800 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Buck Peach Bottom Quaryvle Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
208 N Penn St, Unit 1208 N Penn St2BR,2BA$1.39
Arbour CourtThree bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
37 Pine St, Unit 437 Pine St3BR,2BA$1.69
362 1st Ave, Unit 2362 1st Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Hampshire Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Whiteland West ApartmentsOne Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.66
Norwood House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Paoli Place Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom South2BR,1BA$1.72
71 S 6th Ave, Unit 171 S 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.76
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester County is at Brandywine Garden Apartments listed at $1,285.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester County Apartment is $1,250 at Riveredge Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester County is starting from $1,475 at Valley View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chester County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbour Court and starts from $1,800.

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