
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, MD from $1,252 (46 Rentals)
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The Promenade at Rainbow Plaza

2201 Main St

Bay Forest Senior Apartments

The Villages at Marley Station Apartments

Beacon Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Chatham Village Apartments

Obery Court

Quiet Waters Landing
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Conte Lubrano Apartments

102 B Marlboro Ave

Brant Court

Bell Annapolis on West

Nautilus Point

Westwinds Apartments

Harbour Gates Apartments

Spa Cove Apartments

Bay Manor Apartments
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Bayshore Landing

Annapolis Roads Apartments

Creekstone Village Apartments

The Reserve at Stoney Creek

Annapolis Bay

Avalon Annapolis

The Ashberry

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Maris

The James
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The Laura House

Bay Hills Apartments

The Promenade at Easton

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Aventon Annapolis

13 Mariners Way

Center Park Apartments

Mulberry Estates

The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+
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Towne Courts

Madison Apartments

173 Browns Woods Rd

Americana Southdale

West Woods Apartments

600 Perrys Corner Rd

Oakland Hills

145 King George St

6808 Main St
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Chester, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Studio Apartments | $2,189 | $1,593 | $2,860 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,252 | $4,568 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,409 | $6,182 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,915 | $6,482 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages at Marley Station Apartments in the Sloop Cove Landing neighborhood priced from $1,264. The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ in the Queen Annes County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Marley Station Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | B1 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | A1-1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,317 |
| Chatham Village Apartments | I Bedroom Delux | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
| Americana Southdale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,559 |
| Nautilus Point | Nautilus | E1 | Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,592 |
| Harbour Gates Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,698 |
| Bell Annapolis on West | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
| Bay Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MD and Nearby
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Schooner Model at The Reserve at Stoney Creek in the in the Pasadena neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the The Marine Model at West Woods Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Monticello 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. |
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| The Reserve at Stoney Creek | The Schooner | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| West Woods Apartments | The Marine | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| The Promenade at Easton | The Miles | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Conte Lubrano Apartments | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Annapolis Roads Apartments | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Bay Hills Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+ | B1 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Obery Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Chatham Village Apartments | I Bedroom Delux | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Beacon Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | A1-1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 Nautilus Point listed at $1,592.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,264 at The Villages at Marley Station 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 $1,265 at The Village at Slippery Hill Senior Apartments- 62+.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Obery Court and starts from $1,915.
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