Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Meadow Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Hills

44 High StChester, NY 10918
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Brigham House Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brigham House Apartments

103-105 Country Club DrMaybrook, NY 12543
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Chester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, NY is a Studio unit found at Crestwood Apartments in the Downtown Middletown neighborhood priced from $1,450. Stevens Manor Apartments in the Middletown Goshen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crestwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Stevens Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Knox Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at The 211 Luxury Lofts in the in the Downtown Middletown neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 1BR/Den/1.5BA Model at The Regency Club starting at $2,350 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Presidential Heights neighborhood. 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.
The 211 Luxury Lofts3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.63
The Regency Club1BR/Den/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.05
Woodbury GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.02
The Park At MainC2BR,2BA$2.25
Idlewild Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Brookside Garden Apartments2 bedroom 1st floor2BR,1BA$2.25
Kensington ManorNew Construction1BR,1BA$2.18
Summit Terrace Luxury ApartmentsRockland1BR,1BA$2.30
Slatewood Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.26
Knox Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Getting Around Chester, NY

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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23 / 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 Crestwood Apartments listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,555 at Knox 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 $1,810 at Knox Village.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Knox Village and starts from $2,200.

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