Cheap Apartments for Rent near Chester, IA from $600 (39 Rentals)

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The Graham
$925 - $995
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$925 - $995

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The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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The Ida
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Meadow Park Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,400
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$995 - $1,320
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$80

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$1,075 - $1,400
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meadow Park Apartments

412 14th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Parkview Place
$1,160 - $1,460
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$1,045 - $1,345
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$115

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$1,160 - $1,460
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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Mill on Main I & II
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$1,239 - $2,509
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$1,239 - $2,509

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Mill on Main I & II

704 1st Dr NWAustin, MN 55912
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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$40

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$1,270 - $1,680
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5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Boulders
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$1,299 - $2,594
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$1,299 - $2,594

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$1,299 - $2,594
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The Boulders

350 Boulder Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 108 Main St N

$550 - $630

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$630

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$630

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108 Main St N

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 121 Clinton St

$900

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$900

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$900

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121 Clinton St

AustinMN55912
property at 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

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1506 7th St SE

AustinMN55912
property at 121 Main St S

$900 - $1,150

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$900

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$900

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
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1017 21st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 21st St SE

1017 21st St SERochester, MN 55904

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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Beacon
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The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 302 19th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

302 19th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 614 10th St NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

614 10th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1206 10th St NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1206 10th St NE

AustinMN55912

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property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 407 6th St NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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407 6th St NW

AustinMN55912

Chester, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 105 Main St S priced from $675. Clover Patch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
105 Main St S1-bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan HStudio,1BA$1,015
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 162BR,1BA$1,155
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,160
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS starting at $1,325 with a $1.26 price per square foot . 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.
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.66
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Flats on 21Spruce2BR,2BA$1.65
Eastwood RidgeCardinal2BR,2BA$1.75
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.46
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$1.63
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Hillside Apartments listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $675 at 105 Main St S.

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 $1,035 at Webster Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Homestead Village Townhomes and starts from $1,325.

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