1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA (71 Rentals)

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Palmerhouse
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Palmerhouse

1420 Esrey StChester, PA 19013
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The Colony
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The Colony

920 E 21st StChester, PA 19013
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Chatham Estates
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Chatham Estates

600 Edwards StChester, PA 19013
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900-920 Booth St
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900-920 Booth St

900-920 Booth StChester, PA 19013
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515-517 W 7th St
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515-517 W 7th St

515-517 W 7th StChester, PA 19013
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43 E 23rd St
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43 E 23rd St

43 E 23rd StChester, PA 19013
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Wellington Ridge
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Wellington Ridge

3001 W 13th StChester, PA 19013
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724 W 3rd St
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724 W 3rd St

724 W 3rd StChester, PA 19013

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221 W 24TH St
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221 W 24TH St

221 W 24TH StChester, PA 19013
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816-818 W 8th St
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816-818 W 8th St

816-818 W 8th StChester, PA 19013

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Swarthmore Apartments
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Swarthmore Apartments

111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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4106 Post Rd
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4106 Post Rd

4106 Post RdTrainer, PA 19061

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Largest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, PA is found at 750 Putnam Blvd in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood and is 889 square feet priced from $1,000. Green Forest Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,160. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
750 Putnam Blvdone bedroom889 Sq Ft$1,000
Green Forest Apartments1 Bed850 Sq Ft$1,160
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove800 Sq Ft$1,195
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated795 Sq Ft$1,185
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated675 Sq Ft$1,505
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,335
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,070
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA0 Sq Ft$1,050

Cheapest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, PA is the one bedroom Model starting from $1,000 at 750 Putnam Blvd in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Ridley Creek Views Apartments starting at $1,050 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
750 Putnam Blvdone bedroom$1,000
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,050
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath$1,070
Green Forest Apartments1 Bed$1,160
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated$1,185
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove$1,195
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott$1,260
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic$1,505

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Getting Around Chester, PA

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59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chester is at 750 Putnam Blvd listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chester is $1,263.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 889 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at 750 Putnam Blvd.

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