Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $700 (30 Rentals)

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

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property at 742 Sugars Bridge Rd
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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742 Sugars Bridge Rd

West ChesterPA19380
property at 25 Walnut St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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25 Walnut St

PhoenixvillePA19460

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property at 844 West Chester Pike
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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844 West Chester Pike

West ChesterPA19382

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property at 600 Campbell Cir
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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600 Campbell Cir, Unit #5

600 Campbell Cir
DowningtownPA19335
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Best Value Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Chester County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 203 Braeburn Dr Model at 203 Braeburn Dr in the Buck Peach Bottom Quaryvle Christiana neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Chester County rental home is the 186 Birchwood Dr Model at 186 Birchwood Dr starting at $3,095 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 Braeburn Dr203 Braeburn Dr5BR, 3.5BA$1.05
186 Birchwood Dr186 Birchwood Dr4BR, 2.5BA$1.11
304 Dunbar Dr304 Dunbar Dr4BR, 3BA$1.19
957 Pinehurst Dr957 Pinehurst Dr4BR, 4BA$1.50
265 Chase Dr265 Chase Dr3BR, 3BA$1.26
155 Weybridge Dr155 Weybridge Dr3BR, 3BA$1.57
67 Highpoint Dr67 Highpoint Dr3BR, 3BA$1.54
2140 Pottstown Pike2140 Pottstown Pike4BR, 1BA$1.15
750 E Marshall St750 E Marshall St2BR, 3BA$1.38
817 W Bridge St817 W Bridge St3BR, 1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 595 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $7,392. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $700 to $8,750.

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 $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,871.

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 $1,741 to $7,392, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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