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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

3300-3306 W 10th StChester, PA 19013

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

1029 W 5th StChester, PA 19013
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$1,200

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610 E 9th St

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Stewart Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Swarthmore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swarthmore Apartments

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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chester, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sun Hill$4,395$827608

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, PA is a Studio unit found at The Hub at Widener in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood priced from $895. Ridley Creek Views Apartments in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub at WidenerStudioStudio,1BA$895
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,205
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,233
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,236
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1,250
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott1BR,1BA$1,340
The Northview3072BR,2BA$1,400
Bridgewater Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.35 price per square foot 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony Model at Bridgewater Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek 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.
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Bridgewater Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony2BR,2BA$1.60
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.51
1721 Providence Ave1721 Providence Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.54
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.56
The Northview3072BR,2BA$2.00
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
The Hub at WidenerStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chester?

The cheapest apartment in Chester is Ridley Creek Views Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Chester costs $4,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 237 regular apartments in Chester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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