
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, IL from $400 (27 Rentals)
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Saluki Apartments
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Saint Germain Square

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Trails West Apartments

Heisel Apartments & Townhouses

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202 S Bess Ave

709 S Poplar St

817 W Columbia St

27034 State Hwy B

606 W College St
Chester, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chester Studio Apartments | $450 | $420 | $575 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $813 | $200 | $1,575 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $650 | $1,650 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $900 | $1,989 |
Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $295 | $295 | $295 |
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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 $420. The Quadrangle Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Perryville Senior Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
Autumn Creek | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Park Place Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
24 North Rentals | 1 Bedroom Apartment- Miller Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IL and Nearby
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments in the starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 BR Model at Liberty Pointe starting at $950 with a $1.02 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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Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Liberty Pointe | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Trails West Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Camden Crest | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Liberty Landing Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Park Place Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Heisel Apartments & Townhouses | 1BR Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $550 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 $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 $900.
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