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113 Grand Ave E

815 11th Ave SW

111 3rd St SE
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302 19th St NE

121 Main St S

817 E Water St

1304 9th Ave NW

803 2nd Ave NW

107 11th St NW
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Chester, IA 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 | $1,583 | $950 | $2,500 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,858 | $1,300 | $2,550 |
Chester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,337 | $2,100 | $2,600 |
Chester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Meadow Park Apartments | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Beacon | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby
As of July 28, 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 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 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 28 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC | 2 Bed Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Parkview Place | Parkview 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Flats 55 | 1bd 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Hillside Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Meadow Park Apartments | Modern One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester
What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?
There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA with pricing that ranges from $689 to $5,599. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $650 to $3,500.
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 $650 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.
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