Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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

property at 7 Newlinville Rd

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Newlinville Rd

CoatesvillePA19320
property at 100 Campbell Cir

$1,499

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$1,499

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$1,499

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Campbell Cir, Unit D 11

100 Campbell Cir
DowningtownPA19335
property at 304 Walnut Ct Way

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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304 Walnut Ct Way, Unit A4

304 Walnut Ct Way
Kennett SquarePA19348

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property at 66 Old Lancaster Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 22

property at 207 Walnut Hill Rd

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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207 Walnut Hill Rd, Unit B14

207 Walnut Hill Rd
West ChesterPA19382

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property at 64 Old Lancaster Rd

$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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property at 844 West Chester Pike

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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844 West Chester Pike

West ChesterPA19380

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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. Trinity Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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
Trinity Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Golf Club ApartmentsAscottStudio,1BA$1,350
Highview GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
103 E Chestnut St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 329 Walnut St Model at 329 Walnut St, Unit 2nd Fl in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Chester County apartment is the 875 W Miner St Model at 875 W Miner St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates neighborhood. 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.
329 Walnut St, Unit 2nd Fl329 Walnut St3BR,1BA$0.96
875 W Miner St, Unit 3875 W Miner St3BR,2BA$1.60
219 W Lancaster Ave, Unit C219 W Lancaster Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
Hampshire Place Townhomes2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Millview ApartmentsMV H2DU2BR,2BA$1.77
201 Bradford Ave, Unit Apt 3201 Bradford Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
103 E Chestnut St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.43
895 Old Wilmington Rd, Unit 2nd floor895 Old Wilmington Rd1BR,1BA$1.47
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
322 Hodgson St, Unit 3322 Hodgson St1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 590 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,553. There are also 182 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $975 to $6,150.

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 $6,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,922.

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 $1,495 to $5,553, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $6,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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