
Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA (199 Rentals)


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400 E 19th St, Unit 1

917 Pennell St

2621 Price St

1414 Willison St

112 W 21st St

1016 Potter St
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1110 Morton Ave

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1110 Morton Ave

3003 W 11th St

206 W Parkway Ave

2527 Edgmont Ave

336 W 8th St

116 E 21st St

2106 W 4th St

923 Hyatt St
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610 E 9th St

535 Moya St

2725 W 3rd St

2717 Bethel Rd

308 Clayton St

1224 Clover Ln

113 Booth St

2518 Peoples St

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507 Norris St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Studio Apartments | $1,002 | $875 | $1,156 |
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $882 | $1,800 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $900 | $1,880 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $938 | $2,300 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,463 | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,802 | $1,200 | $3,050 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,396 | $1,325 | $3,749 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $7,666 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Chester, PA?
As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 199 available Chester apartments priced from $875 to $2,300, with an average monthly rent of $1,391.
What Chester neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 16 neighborhoods in the Chester area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are North Philadelphia with 2,873 listings, Grays Ferry with 2,699 listings, and Belmont with 2,448 listings.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Chester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Chester ranges from $882 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,283.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Chester range from $900 to $1,880. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,516.
How expensive are Chester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Chester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $938 to $2,300 - averaging $1,605 for the location.
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