Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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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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1200 E 9th St

EddystonePA19022
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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 Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Hillside Manor Apartments in the Academy Hill neighborhood priced from $950. The Northview in the Academy Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
The Northview2121BR,1BA$975
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,070
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,146
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

As of September 16, 2025 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 4701 Pennell Rd Model at 4701 Pennell Rd, Unit E starting at $1,650 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Buckman Village 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
4701 Pennell Rd, Unit E4701 Pennell Rd2BR,1BA$1.79
Bridgewater Apartments1 bd/1 bath w/ balcony1BR,1BA$1.44
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.45
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
The Northview3072BR,2BA$1.99
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
1113 Morton Ave, Unit C1113 Morton Ave1BR,1BA$1.65

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $975 at The Northview.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $950 at Hillside Manor Apartments.

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