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$1,200

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11 Russell Rd

HuntingtonMA01050

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465 Chapel St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

465 Chapel St

465 Chapel StLee, MA 01238
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

100 Elm StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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329 Beech St
1 Bedroom Apartments

329 Beech St

329 Beech StHolyoke, MA 01040

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property at 108 E Housatonic St

$1,345

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108 E Housatonic St

PittsfieldMA01201

Chester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, MA is a Studio unit found at Valley View Apartments priced from $1,095. Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
University Crossing2 bed 1 Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,240
Maple Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,290
Forge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Montcalm Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1,395
Hilltop Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
The CourtyardsThe TraditionalStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA and Nearby

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at University Crossing in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brookview Townhomes starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 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.
University Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.76
Brookview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Longhill Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.14
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.64
Westwood Court TownhousesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Hilltop Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.70
The WillowsThe Valley2BR,1BA$2.62
Laurel Ridge1_Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Forge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$2.13

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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 Mall Apartments listed at $1,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,295 at Valley View 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 $1,240 at University Crossing.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Crossing and starts from $1,508.

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