Cheap Homes for Rent near Chester, IA from $850 (13 Rentals)

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property at 104 Main St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

104 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 121 Main St S

$1,000 - $1,150

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$1,150

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Studio Rentals

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936

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property at 912 2nd Ave NE

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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912 2nd Ave NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1207 9th St NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1207 9th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 126 Clinton St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Clinton St

AustinMN55912

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property at 2113 Oakland Ave E

$1,290

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$1,290

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2113 Oakland Ave E

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 Clover Patch Apartments priced from $815. Sutton Place in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Sutton Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Villas at Briar Grove starting at $1,950 with a $1.68 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 Townhomes3 Bed, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Villas at Briar Grove3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.68
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
Sutton Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA with pricing that ranges from $689 to $3,795. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $850 to $4,400.

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 $850 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,910.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chester range from $1,270 to $3,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,375. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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