Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Brandywine Garden Apartments
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$1,300 - $1,500
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$1,300 - $1,500

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brandywine Garden Apartments

215 N Everhart AveWest Chester, PA 19380
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555 School House Rd, Unit 1
$1,350
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555 School House Rd, Unit 1

555 School House RdKennett Square, PA 19348
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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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Victorian Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Manor

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

Manor Crossing

700 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Norco Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norco Apartments

1400 E Schuylkill RdPottstown, PA 19465
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Hollow Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Run Apartments

72 Hollow Run LnWest Chester, PA 19380
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Valley Forge Terrace
1 to 2 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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1300 Hares Hill Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Hares Hill Rd

1300 Hares Hill RdPhoenixville, 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 $1,095. Highland Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riveredge Square Apartments1BDJunior1BR,1BA$1,095
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Highview GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,397
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Village of Pickering Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
Waverly Apartments1BRR Plank1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of March 05, 2026 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 328 W Gay St Model at 328 W Gay St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot . 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
328 W Gay St, Unit A328 W Gay St2BR,2BA$1.33
305 W Uwchlan Ave, Unit Lot 81305 W Uwchlan Ave2BR,2BA$1.54
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Norwood House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
Paoli Place Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom South2BR,1BA$1.79
Orchard RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
Highland Manor 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 $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester County Apartment is $1,095 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 $1,500 at Colonial 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 The Preserve at Milltown Apartment Homes and starts from $2,210.

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