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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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Ventura Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Apartments

1000 Macdade BlvdChester, PA 19013
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property at 610 E 9th St

$1,300

3 Bedroom Rentals

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610 E 9th St

ChesterPA19013

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property at 33 W Chester Pike

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10, Unit B-10

33 W Chester Pike
Ridley ParkPA19078

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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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property at 1200 9th St

$950 - $1,180

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1200 9th St

EddystonePA19022
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Knightsbridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Knightsbridge

201-203 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Chester, PA Local Guide

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. Ventura 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
Ventura Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1,100
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,240
Bridgewater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Wallingford Estates2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,302
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1,347
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,390
The Northview3072BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.08 price per square foot 118 E 21st St Model at 118 E 21st St, Unit 1 in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 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.
118 E 21st St, Unit 1118 E 21st St4BR,1BA$1.08
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Bridgewater Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony2BR,2BA$1.60
3326 W 3rd St, Unit 13326 W 3rd St3BR,2BA$1.30
Wallingford Estates2 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.59
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.58
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.56
The Northview3072BR,2BA$2.00
Ventura Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.76
Renshaw Apartments1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 $1,100 at Ventura Apartments.

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 $1,100 at Haven Park Apartments.

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