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Chester, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 and Nearby

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Chester, NY with pricing that ranges from $594 to $8,500. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $1,600 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $1,600 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,417.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chester range from $2,450 to $3,465, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,750 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,500.

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