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Birchwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

400 Washington StMiddletown, CT 06457
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The Wilcox
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilcox

305-309 S Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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26 Sunset Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
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584 Main St
Studio Apartments

584 Main St

584 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Chester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2025

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$1,750$1,7501

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Morton House in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood priced from $1,200. 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
Morton HouseEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,200
275 Research Pkwy - Encore ApartmentsEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,350
The Village at 82 Main1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Meadoway Gardens11BR,1BA$1,400
StoneGate ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby

As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.18 price per square foot Cape Townhouse Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons in the in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Sailfish Model at The Edgewater starting at $2,695 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the South Lyme 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 Cove at Gateway CommonsCape Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.18
The EdgewaterSailfish2BR,1.5BA$1.91
StoneGate ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom with Balcony with WD2BR,2BA$1.54
Windshire TerraceB12BR,2BA$2.25
Colchester EstatesColchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Sagamore Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
Highview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Meadoway Gardens11BR,1BA$2.15

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Getting Around Chester, CT

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,200 at Morton House.

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 $1,450 at StoneGate Apartments.

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 $2,100.

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