Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $700 (22 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

Available Now

823 W Miner St

West ChesterPA19382

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property at 123 Hemlock Aly

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

123 Hemlock Aly

West ChesterPA19382

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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

Available Now

315 Walnut Ct Way, Unit 15, Unit 15

315 Walnut Ct Way
Kennett SquarePA19348
property at 411 Wharton St

$1,800 - $2,950

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

411 Wharton St

Kennett SquarePA19348
property at 18 N Brandywine Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18 N Brandywine Ave

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 Highland Manor Apartments priced from $1,210. Riveredge Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Riveredge Square Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,250
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Highview GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Stonegate at Devon Apartment HomesStudio - 322 sqftStudio,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3380 Coventryville Rd Model at 3380 Coventryville Rd, Unit #2 3380 Coventryville Roa in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chester County apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Orchard Ridge starting at $2,310 with a $1.68 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.
3380 Coventryville Rd, Unit #2 3380 Coventryville Roa3380 Coventryville Rd2BR,1BA$0.87
Orchard RidgeThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
Charleston GreeneSavannah2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Hampshire Place2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
139 Yost Ave, Unit 2139 Yost Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
2908 Fisherville Rd2908 Fisherville Rd2BR,1BA$1.85
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 578 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $980 to $6,091. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $700 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 $700 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,084.

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