
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT from $700 (54 Rentals)
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Burgundy Apartments

Woodrow Wilson Apartments

Stoneycrest Tower

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Encore

Middletown at Main

Willowcrest

Stillman School Apartments

StoneGate Apartments

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Country Place
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Rocky Neck Village

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Southwind Apartments

On Ward Apartments

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Deerfield Village

The Meriden

Fernwood Apartments

The Wilcox

Theresa A. Rook Retirement Community

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Marshfield Apartments

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Sagamore Hills
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Meadoway Gardens

Midd-Town Apartments

Rose Gardens Apartments

Woodbury Apartments

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Brainerd Place

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Northwoods Apartments

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Colchester Estates

70 Pond Meadow Rd

Bay Point Apartments

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The Sound at Gateway Commons
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Middletown Brooke Apartments

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The Arlo

Knoll Crest Apartments

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The Edgewater

Bridge Road Commons

23 Main St

1500 Boston Post Rd

562 Main St

The Village at 82 Main

Birchwood Apartments
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26 Sunset Ter

584 Main St

South Green Apartments

484 Main St

Four Seasons of Colchester

23 Quotonset Ln

141 Bridge St

22 College St

165 Main St

24 College St
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Chester, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Studio Apartments | $1,675 | $975 | $1,950 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $710 | $2,906 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $864 | $4,212 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $1,491 | $4,081 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $3,265 | $3,265 |
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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. Stoneycrest Tower in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Stoneycrest Tower | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Encore | Encore Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Village at 82 Main | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Middletown at Main | 594-studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| StoneGate Apartments | 1 Bed Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Rocky Neck Village | 3 bed - 50% | 3BR,2BA | $1,491 |
| Southwind Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 bedroom - MKT Model at Rocky Neck Village in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Rocky Neck Village | 3 bedroom - MKT | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| StoneGate Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Colchester Estates | 410 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Rose Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Woodbury Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,400 at Stoneycrest Tower.
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 $1,390 at Marshfield Apartments.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocky Neck Village and starts from $1,491.
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