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The Marion Apartments
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The Marion Apartments

1600 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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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 Northern Place Apartments priced from $775. Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The BeaconMicro StudioStudio,1BA$900
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$950
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby

As of July 27, 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 Apt. 28 Model at Lincoln Apartments LLC starting at $1,105 with a $1.23 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 Townhomes1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 281BR,1BA$1.23
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Parkview PlaceParkview 2 bed2BR,1BA$1.37
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
Flats 551bd 1bth1BR,1BA$1.68
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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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 The Beacon 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 $775 at Northern Place 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 $925 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 $995.

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