Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $900 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Chester County.

property at 823 W Miner St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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823 W Miner St

West ChesterPA19382

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property at 116 N Church St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 N Church St

West ChesterPA19380

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property at 106 Walnut St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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106 Walnut St

CoatesvillePA19320
property at 159 Drummers Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 8

159 Drummers Ln, Unit 159 Drummers Lane

159 Drummers Ln
WaynePA19087

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property at 315 Walnut Ct Way

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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315 Walnut Ct Way, Unit 15

315 Walnut Ct Way
Kennett SquarePA19348
property at 1906 Valley Dr

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1906 Valley Dr, Unit 1906

1906 Valley Dr
West ChesterPA19382

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property at 320 Washington Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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320 Washington Ave, Unit 2nd floor

320 Washington Ave
DowningtownPA19335

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 Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 597 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $7,073. There are also 195 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $925 to $15,000.

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 $925 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,985.

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 $1,510 to $5,808, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,490. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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