Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT from $700 (22 Rentals)

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Country Place
$1,315 - $1,670
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Country Place

1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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Highview Apartments
$1,395 - $1,425
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Highview Apartments

121-131 Butternut StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Middletown Brooke Apartments
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$1,498 - $2,950
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Middletown Brooke Apartments

100 Town BrookeMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 257 Rte 80

$1,100

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257 Rte 80

KillingworthCT06419
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Morton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morton House

215 Main StNiantic, CT 06357
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$1,250

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119 Kelseytown Rd

ClintonCT06413
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562 Main St
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562 Main St

562 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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$1,300

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1500 Boston Post Rd

Old SaybrookCT06475

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26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426

Chester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, CT

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chester, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hadlyme$2,500$1,9503

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, CT is a Studio unit found at Burgundy Apartments in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood priced from $975. 275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
275 Research Pkwy - Encore ApartmentsEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,350
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
The Village at 82 Main1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Southwind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.92 price per square foot Sailfish 2 Model at The Edgewater in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at The Grand starting at $2,350 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgewaterSailfish 22BR,2BA$1.92
The Grand2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Colchester EstatesBeautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C...2BR,1BA$1.80
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Windshire TerraceA32BR,1BA$2.12
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Fernwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at Burgundy Apartments listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,395 at Highview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $1,600 at The Wilcox.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilcox and starts from $1,600.

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