Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA from $800 (26 Rentals)

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465 Chapel St
Studio Apartments

465 Chapel St

465 Chapel StLee, MA 01238
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100-130 Elm Street
Studio Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

100 Elm StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Brook Edge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Edge

14-64 Simard DrChicopee, MA 01013
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Summit Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place Apartments

7 Upper Church StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Lansdowne Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lansdowne Place

38 Thomas StWestfield, MA 01085
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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 Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,095. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Dwight Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,290
Forge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1,395
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom Lrg1BR,1BA$1,485
The CourtyardsThe TraditionalStudio,1BA$1,499
Residences on Appleton Senior 55+1 Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,586
Westwood Court TownhousesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA and Nearby

As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.97 price per square foot The Sycamore Model at Southwood Acres in the starting from $2,464. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 145 Worthington Rd Model at 145 Worthington Rd, Unit 2 bed with washer n dryer starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 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.
Southwood AcresThe Sycamore2BR,1.5BA$1.97
145 Worthington Rd, Unit 2 bed with washer n dryer145 Worthington Rd2BR,1BA$1.55
Devonshire Place ApartmentsFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.79
Kenlee Gardens28-1R2BR,1BA$1.94
Maple Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom Lg.2BR,1BA$1.94
Longhill Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.64
Westwood Court TownhousesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Forge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Dwight Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Getting Around Chester, MA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,200 at Dwight Street 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 $1,395 at Dale House.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forge and starts from $1,808.

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