
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Meadow Hills

Academy Hill Apartments

Liberty Green Apartments

Monroe Commons

Deerfield Commons

Devon Woods

Northgate Manor 55+

Hearthstone Apartments

210 Cromwell Hill Rd, Unit 4
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Sutton Hill Apartments

Brookside Garden Apartments

Rockwood Gardens Apartments

Hawkins Apartments

Idlewild Creek Apartments

Loosestrife Fields

Harriman Woods Apartments

Sherwood Forest Garden Apartments

Lamplight Village Apartments
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Slatewood Apartments

Carriage Hill Apartments

Imperial Gardens Apartment Homes

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Stevens Manor Apartments

Summit Terrace Luxury Apartments

11 Farries Ave

7 Kennedy Ln, Unit 3

Stoneridge Manor Apartments

The Point at Sutton Hill

Woodbury Gardens
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Boulder Pointe Apartments

1967 NY-17A

Northwoods Apartments

Sterling Parc at Middletown

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Country Manor Apartments

Briarwood House Apartments

The Park At Main

The Regency Club

The North Court Apartments.

Middlecrest Crossing 55+ Senior Apartments
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Brigham House Apartments

Knox Village

Crestwood Apartments

The 211 Luxury Lofts

Kensington Manor

Cottage Suites

20 Peddler Hill Rd

39 Tanager Rd

41 Tanager Rd

239 W Main St
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Chester, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $515 | $2,913 |
| Cheap Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,266 | $3,578 |
| Cheap Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,471 | $1,453 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Devon Woods priced from $914. Hearthstone Apartments in the Glenview Hills At Florida neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,214. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Woods | 2nd Fl 1br | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Hearthstone Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Sutton Hill Apartments | Sutton Hill Type 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Rockwood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Slatewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | 1BR/ 1BA EXECUTIVE | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Imperial Gardens Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-772 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Stevens Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Stoneridge Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
| The Point at Sutton Hill | The Point Type C | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.39 price per square foot B-2B2 3rd Floor Model at Southgate Middletown in the in the Middletown Goshen neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Ridgebury Model at Sterling Parc at Middletown starting at $2,788 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Middletown Goshen 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Middletown | B-2B2 3rd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Sterling Parc at Middletown | Ridgebury | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Briarwood House Apartments | 2 BRM | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Lamplight Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
| Imperial Gardens Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom-916 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Slatewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Brookside Garden Apartments | 1 bedroom 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Rockwood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Devon Woods | 1st Fl 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Hearthstone Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $914 at Devon Woods.
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 $2,000 at Stoneridge Manor Apartments.
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