Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Brandywine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

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

Honeybrook Gardens

3940 Horseshoe PikeHoney Brook, PA 19344
Senior Living
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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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Manor Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Crossing

700 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Victorian Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Manor

413 W Miner StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Norco Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norco Apartments

1400 E Schuylkill RdPottstown, PA 19465
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Valley Forge Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Forge Terrace

11 Davis RdPhoenixville, PA 19460
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518 W Biddle St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

518 W Biddle St

518 W Biddle StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Bradford Hall
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Hall

201 N Bradford AveWest Chester, PA 19382
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1300 Hares Hill Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Hares Hill Rd

1300 Hares Hill RdPhoenixville, PA 19460
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Stone Gate Woods
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. Highland Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. 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
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Caln East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
The Village of Pickering Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
Golf Club ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,500
Strafford Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 730 sqft1BR,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 1221 Eagles Ridge Dr Model at 1221 Eagles Ridge Dr, Unit 1221 in the in the Riverview Landing neighborhood starting from $2,150. 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.
1221 Eagles Ridge Dr, Unit 12211221 Eagles Ridge Dr2BR,2BA$1.46
Arbour CourtThree bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Sadsbury SquareCampion2BR,2BA$1.67
Lafayette SquareAlbany2BR,2BA$1.75
Hampshire Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
501 Gay St, Unit 4501 Gay St1BR,1BA$1.55
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath heat incl1BR,1BA$1.76
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
319 W Lincoln Hwy, Unit 3319 W Lincoln Hwy2BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chester County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chester County is under $1,540.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chester County?

The cheapest apartment in Chester County is Riveredge Square Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Chester County costs $3,705.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chester County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Chester County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chester County?

Cheap apartments in Chester County have an average cost of $245 which is $3,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chester County.

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