Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 19 Birch St

19 Birch St, Unit 21

19 Birch St
CoatesvillePA19320
property at 218 Walnut St

218 Walnut St

CoatesvillePA19320

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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 $1,325. 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$1,325
Golf Club ApartmentsAscottStudio,1BA$1,350
Knollwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,399
The Village of Pickering Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
Independence Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 305 W Biddle St Model at 305 W Biddle St, Unit #2 in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chester County apartment is the 236 W Barnard St Model at 236 W Barnard St, Unit Apartment Two starting at $2,695 with a $1.80 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.
305 W Biddle St, Unit #2305 W Biddle St3BR,1BA$1.19
236 W Barnard St, Unit Apartment Two236 W Barnard St3BR,2BA$1.80
Arbour CourtThree bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
16 S Main St, Unit Apt 216 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.57
Lafayette SquareAlbany2BR,2BA$1.75
Hampshire Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath heat incl1BR,1BA$1.76
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
4485 Horseshoe Pike, Unit apt 104485 Horseshoe Pike2BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 566 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $6,817. There are also 201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $975 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester County ranges from $975 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,171.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chester County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chester County range from $1,351 to $6,817, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,899.

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