1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA (85 Rentals)

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Keystone  Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

1029 W 5th 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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316 19th St
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316 19th St

316 19th StChester, PA 19013
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423 Concord Ave
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423 Concord Ave

423 Concord AveChester, PA 19013
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900-920 Booth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

900-920 Booth St

900-920 Booth StChester, PA 19013
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The Colony
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

920 E 21st StChester, PA 19013

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Chatham Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Estates

600 Edwards StChester, PA 19013
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1231 Clover Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1231 Clover Ln

1231 Clover LnChester, PA 19013
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724 W 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

724 W 3rd St

724 W 3rd StChester, PA 19013

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221 W 24TH St
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 W 24TH St

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

816-818 W 8th St

816-818 W 8th StChester, PA 19013
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43 E 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 E 23rd St

43 E 23rd StChester, PA 19013
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Wellington Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Ridge

3001 W 13th StChester, PA 19013
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Palmerhouse
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmerhouse

1420 Esrey StChester, PA 19013

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Swarthmore Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Swarthmore Apartments

111 S Chester RdSwarthmore, PA 19081
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Chester, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, PA is found at The Northview in the Academy Hill neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $975. Bridgewater Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Northview2121,000 Sq Ft$975
Bridgewater Apartments1 bd/1 bath w/ balcony900 Sq Ft$1,300
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den850 Sq Ft$1,230
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove800 Sq Ft$1,195
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath795 Sq Ft$1,146
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic675 Sq Ft$1,535
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,345
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,070

Cheapest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, PA is the 212 Model starting from $975 at The Northview in the Academy Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed x 1 Bath Model at Renshaw Apartments starting at $1,070 in the Jackville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,259. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Northview212$975
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath$1,070
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,146
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove$1,195
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den$1,230
Bridgewater Apartments1 bd/1 bath w/ balcony$1,300
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth$1,345
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic$1,535

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Getting Around Chester, PA

Walk Score®

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

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chester is $1,259.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $975 at The Northview.

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