
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA from $800 (39 Rentals)
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Valley View Apartments

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Chicopee Village Townhomes

Hillcrest Arms Apartments

Cumberland Homes

Forge

Baystate Place

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Prospect Place

Montcalm Heights Apartments
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Mall Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

Evergreen Manor Apartments

Longhill Gardens

Riverboat Village

Beacon Square

The Courtyards

Olympia Manor

Dale House
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Partridge Hollow

Westwood Court Townhouses

465 Chapel St

Summit Place Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

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Brookside Apartments

329 Beech St

Dwight Street Apartments
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Center Court Apartments

2401 Westfield St

21 Day Ave

Hilltop Garden Apartments

Lansdowne Place

7 North Street, Pittsfield MA

131 Center St

57 Chestnut St

Oakwood Terrace
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Kenlee Gardens

52 Everett St

456 Cold Spring Ave
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 | $1,379 | $1,095 | $1,593 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,096 | $2,488 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,296 | $2,686 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,481 | $3,149 |
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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. Valley View Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Hillcrest Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Forge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mall Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed Lrg | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Beacon Square | The Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Courtyards | The Traditional | Studio,1BA | $1,512 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA and Nearby
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Brookview Townhomes in the starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bed Large Model at Maple Ridge Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Boston Road 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Partridge Hollow | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Longhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Westwood Court Townhouses | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Olympia Manor | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Forge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 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 $1,295 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 $1,534 at Prospect Place.
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