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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901

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Chester, IL Local Guide

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 $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saluki ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$420
Campus EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$450
The Quadrangle Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$450
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$565
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Autumn CreekOne Bed1BR,1BA$650
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Park Place Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$725
24 North Rentals1 Bedroom Apartment- Miller Apartments1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IL and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $0.97 price per square foot Country Club House Model at Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale in the starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 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.
Mountain Valley Properties -CarbondaleCountry Club House3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
Five Star Realty and Gaslite ApartmentsPALOMINO FLAT2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Liberty Pointe2 BR2BR,1BA$1.02
710 W Mill St2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Camden CrestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Liberty Landing Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Place Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.08
Autumn CreekOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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Getting Around Chester, IL

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 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 Saluki Apartments listed at $420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $565 at Saint Germain Square.

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 $790 at Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $800.

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