Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Meadow Park Apartments

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Parkview Place

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Lincoln Apartments LLC

Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)

Cottages of Stewartville

EastGate Apartments

5th on 5th Apartments

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302 7th Ave

1013 11th Ave SW

515 1/2 8th St SW

411 3rd Ln NE

109 8th St NW

121 Main St S

302 19th St NE
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111 3rd St SE

1680 469 St

1206 10th St NE
Chester, IA 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 | $1,357 | $689 | $2,208 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $775 | $3,105 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $900 | $6,550 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,000 | $2,842 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $800. Parkview Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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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Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Parkview Place | Parkview 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 25 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D) | Floor Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Hillside Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Manor at Med City | 1 Bedroom - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
TwentyFirst Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.61 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Hayes Model at The Vista at South Broadway starting at $1,706 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Forest Knoll Heritage 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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Falcon Heights Townhomes | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
The Vista at South Broadway | Hayes | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
5th on 5th Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
TwentyFirst Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 17 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Parkview Place | Parkview 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Meadow Park Apartments | Modern One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Getting Around Chester, IA
Walk Score®
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 Cheap Chester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at Briar Grove Apartments (Building D) listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $800 at Meadow Park Apartments.
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 $900 at Meadow Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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