
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT from $700 (17 Rentals)
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Meadoway Gardens
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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 |
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Chester Studio Apartments | $1,654 | $940 | $1,993 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $710 | $3,688 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $864 | $4,544 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,106 | $1,635 | $3,795 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, CT
Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Hadlyme | $2,600 | $1,800 | 1 |
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 $940. Morton House in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Morton House | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments | Studio (non ADA) | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
The Village at 82 Main | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Woodrow Wilson Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.57 price per square foot Parker Model at The Edgewater in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Atlantic Townhouse Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons starting at $2,495 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Southwest New London Lyme 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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The Edgewater | Parker | 3BR,3BA | $1.57 |
The Cove at Gateway Commons | Atlantic Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Colchester Estates | Beautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C... | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Fernwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Meadoway Gardens | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
484 Main St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Woodrow Wilson Apartments | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 Burgundy Apartments listed at $940.
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 $1,550 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 $2,100.
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