
Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester, CT from $1,600 (10 Rentals)
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6 Sunset Ln

32 Driftwood Dr

26 College St
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405 Seaside Ave

82 River Rd

280 E Main St

147 Captains Dr

69 Waterside Ln

116 Chalker Beach Rd
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Chester, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,866 | $2,000 | $4,750 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,616 | $2,000 | $9,500 |
Chester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,362 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Chester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, CT
Pricing Updated: 06/06/2025Current 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 South 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.90 price per square foot Sailfish Model at The Edgewater in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $2,695. 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 | Sailfish | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
The Cove at Gateway Commons | Atlantic Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Colchester Estates | Beautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C... | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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 |
Fernwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Sagamore Hills | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Woodrow Wilson Apartments | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester
What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?
There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT with pricing that ranges from $710 to $4,451. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $1,600 to $18,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $1,600 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,162.
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