
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Chester, MA from $800 (52 Rentals)
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Chicopee Village Townhomes

571 Chicopee St

Hillcrest Arms Apartments

Mall Apartments

Cumberland Homes

512 Chicopee St

Baystate Place

Montcalm Heights Apartments

The Courtyards
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Dale House

Edgewood Apartments

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55 Katharine St

Townhouse Court Apartments
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Partridge Hollow

Country Manor

Brookview Townhomes

465 Chapel St

Summit Place Apartments

Valley View Apartments

79 College St

100-130 Elm Street

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Brookside Apartments
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329 Beech St

Dwight Street Apartments

Prospect Place

Center Court Apartments

5 Adams St

Hilltop Garden Apartments

Lansdowne Place

Mahaiwe Building

226 Lyman St

7 North St
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Oakwood Terrace

Kenlee Gardens

80 Damon Rd

Westwood Court Townhouses

7 Maple Crest Cir

39 Dublin St

7 Worcester Pl

11 Worcester Pl

Elizabeth Manor

70 Lyman St
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Chester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Studio Apartments | $1,316 | $1,175 | $1,539 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $1,096 | $2,171 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,100 | $2,718 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,481 | $3,029 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, MA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. 571 Chicopee St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| 571 Chicopee St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Hillcrest Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Mall Apartments | 0BR | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Courtyards | The Traditional | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Montcalm Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Olympia Manor | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA and Nearby
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forge in the starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at 55 Katharine St starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Westfield neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| 55 Katharine St | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| Longhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Olympia Manor | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom Sm | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Montcalm Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments listed at $1,082.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,475 at Mall Apartments.
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 $1,100 at 571 Chicopee St.
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