
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY from $515 (61 Rentals)
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53 Main St, Unit 4

Meadow Hills

Academy Hill Apartments

222 Lehigh Ave

82 High St, Unit 5

Liberty Green Apartments

Monroe Commons

Deerfield Commons

Devon Woods
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Brookside Garden Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

Hawkins Apartments

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Loosestrife Fields

Harriman Woods Apartments

Sherwood Forest Garden Apartments

Slatewood Apartments

Lamplight Village Apartments

Carriage Hill Apartments

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Boulder Pointe Apartments

The Point at Sutton Hill

Northwoods Apartments

Sterling Parc at Middletown

The North Court Apartments.

35 Bridge St

Briarwood House Apartments

The Park At Main
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315 Bellvale Lakes Rd

42 N Main St

Southgate Middletown

The Regency Club

Middlecrest Crossing 55+ Senior Apartments

Brigham House Apartments

The 211 Luxury Lofts

Kensington Manor

Cottage Suites

5 Point O Pine
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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 | $1,927 | $515 | $2,775 |
| Cheap Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,266 | $3,453 |
| Cheap Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,632 | $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 Monroe Commons in the Estates of Briarcliff neighborhood priced from $783. Devon Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $914. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $783 |
| 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 | $1,740 |
| Crestwood Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Rockwood Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Hawkins Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| Knox Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,800 |
| Sherwood Forest Garden Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,825 |
| Slatewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $2.12 price per square foot Westchester Model at Summit Terrace Luxury Apartments in the Brighton Green neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 1BR/Den/1.5BA Model at The Regency Club in the Presidential Heights neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $2.18 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Terrace Luxury Apartments | Westchester | 2BR, 2BA | $2.12 |
| The Regency Club | 1BR/Den/1.5BA | 1BR, 1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Sherwood Forest Garden Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.07 |
| Sterling Parc at Middletown | Glenmore | 1BR, 1.5BA | $2.34 |
| Hawkins Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.26 |
| Knox Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.37 |
| Crestwood Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.37 |
| Devon Woods | 1st Fl 1br | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Hearthstone Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $2.02 |
| Monroe Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $783 at Monroe Commons.
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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