1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA (32 Rentals)

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Chester, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Chester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, IA is found at 5th on 5th Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood and is 1,034 square feet priced from $1,600. The Boulders in the Forest Knoll Heritage neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,749. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
5th on 5th Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den1,034 Sq Ft$1,600
The Boulders1D1,025 Sq Ft$1,749
SoRoc On MaineNEW! Yancey + Den935 Sq Ft$1,845
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 28900 Sq Ft$1,125
Red44Compass762 Sq Ft$1,695
The RosewaterAster731 Sq Ft$1,548
The HUEMaya-Furnished709 Sq Ft$2,000
EastGate ApartmentsA1-70685 Sq Ft$1,095
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath673 Sq Ft$1,100
Residence at Discovery SquareFurnished One Bed/1Bath637 Sq Ft$1,620

Cheapest Available Chester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, IA is the Classic One Bedroom Model starting from $800 at Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the Parkview 1 bed Model at Parkview Place starting at $900 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,539. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom$800
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed$900
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$925
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 25$960
EastGate ApartmentsA1-60$1,095
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath$1,100
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe$1,225
The RosewaterSedge$1,397
The Boulders1A$1,549
5th on 5th Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den$1,600

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Getting Around Chester, IA

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13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chester is at Meadow Park Apartments listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chester is $1,539.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 1,034 square feet unit starting from $1,600 at 5th on 5th Apartments.

What is the average size for Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chester is currently 840 sq ft.

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