
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Chester, IL from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Meadow Ridge Townhomes

Storyboard at SIU

Cornerstone Place

Campus Edge

Saluki Apartments

THE QUADS APARTMENTS

Schilling Property Management

Saint Germain Square
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Camden Crest

Liberty Pointe

Orchard View Apartments

The Avery Apartment Homes

Palomino Apartments

400 Douglas

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Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale

Home Rentals Corporation

413 W Main St

27034 State Hwy B

Stonebridge Meadows

Crimson Landing

11 S Long St

1902 Old W Main St

199 Iylas Ln
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711-C S Poplar St

500 S Washington St

513 S Ash St

710 W Mill St

209 S Royal St

507 N Sparta St

102 S Richland St

316 W Mill St

313 E College St
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170 Westmount Dr

12357 Angel Ln
Chester, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Studio Apartments | $475 | $450 | $575 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $839 | $200 | $1,575 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $625 | $1,650 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $360 | $295 | $425 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $460. THE QUADS APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $460 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Perryville Senior Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Autumn Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| 24 North Rentals | 1 Bedroom Apartment- Miller Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Heisel Apartments & Townhouses | 1BR Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IL and Nearby
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.05 price per square foot Black Diamond C2 Model at Storyboard on Black Diamond in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3BR-2BA Duplex Model at Icon Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyboard on Black Diamond | Black Diamond C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Icon Townhomes | 3BR-2BA Duplex | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| THE QUADS APARTMENTS | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| The Reserve at Saluki Pointe | 2X2 By the bed | 2BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| Trails West Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Orchard View Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| 900 on Park | Two Bedroom Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Camden Crest | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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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 Saluki Apartments listed at $460.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $600 at Schilling Property Management.
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 $700 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at THE QUADS APARTMENTS and starts from $800.
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