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Chester, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Peachtree Village in the Hunter's Brook neighborhood priced from $1,500. Eagle Rock & Hensyn Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peachtree Village1BDRMPeachtree Village, A Limited Partnership1BR,1BA$1,500
Eagle Rock & Hensyn Village1BR Type 2-LARGEST LAYOUT1BR,1BA$1,550
NETCONG HEIGHTSSPECIAL - One Bedroom First Floor1BR,1BA$1,639
Mansfield Village$1.93/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,665
Overlook at Flanders765sf1BR,1BA$1,694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, NJ and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.37 price per square foot Peppermint Model at Woodmont Liberty in the in the Hunter's Brook neighborhood starting from $2,815. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1,100 sqft Model at Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment Homes starting at $2,425 with a $2.20 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.
Woodmont LibertyPeppermint2BR,2BA$2.37
Mt. Arlington Gardens Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$2.20
34 Bank at Netcong1B4 Lake View - One Bedroom - 958 sq ft1BR,1BA$2.42
Overlook at Flanders927sf2BR,2BA$2.45
The Crown Walk1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Eagle Rock & Hensyn Village1 BR Type 1-OPEN LAYOUT1BR,1BA$1.82
Mansfield Village$1.93/sq.ft. - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
The View At Mine Hill1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Peachtree Village1BDRMPeachtree Village, A Limited Partnership1BR,1BA$1.85
NETCONG HEIGHTSSPECIAL - One Bedroom First Floor1BR,1BA$2.19

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Getting Around Chester, NJ

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Towpath Village listed at $1,825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,500 at Peachtree Village.

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 $1,825 at Mansfield Village.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Wharton and starts from $3,325.

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