
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA (66 Rentals)


Walnut Chestnut Apartments

Wallingford Estates

Upland Flats at Widener

The Hub at Widener

Jefferis Square

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1132 W 8th St, Unit 1st Floor Rear

400 E 19th St, Unit 1

116 E 21st St

923 Hyatt St
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428 Penn St

Chestnut Ridge Senior Residences

2119-2121 W 3rd St

Penn Street Apartment

2720 W 3rd St

515-517 W 7th St

Wetherill Apartments

1407 Washington Ave

43 E 23rd St

423 Concord Ave
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City Hall Suites

316 19th St

816-818 W 8th St

221 W 24TH St

724 W 3rd St

1215-1217 W 3rd St

Daniel Scott Commons

Edgemont Park Apartments

Birchwood at Pentecostal (55+ Community)

Ridley Creek Views Apartments
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The Mill Race Apartments

Episcopal Place at Park Row

Robert H. Stinson Towers

Palmerhouse

The Colony

Chatham Estates

Penn Street Apartments

Parkwoode II

Parkwoode Towers
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Brian Court Apartments

The Northview

The Oaks Apartments

2 S Swarthmore Ave

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214 Fairview Rd, Unit 1

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2700 Edgmont Ave

33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

1130 Haverford Rd

301 Hollis Ave

1128 Haverford Rd
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Downtown Chester, Chester, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chester Studio Apartments | $997 | $895 | $1,156 |
Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $882 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $1,048 | $1,700 |
| Downtown Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $938 | $2,300 |
| Downtown Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA.
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Largest Available Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Chester area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Parkwoode II and is listed at 990 square feet priced from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwoode II | High End New Construction Large One Bedroom wit... | 990 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov) | 850 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 800 Sq Ft | $1,233 |
| Parkwoode Towers | One Bedroom Full Renovation | 798 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | 795 Sq Ft | $1,205 |
| Ridley Creek Views Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| 2 S Swarthmore Ave | A1 | 603 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Chester of Philadelphia, PA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at Ridley Creek Views Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Chester is currently $1,264. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ridley Creek Views Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,100 |
| 2 S Swarthmore Ave | A1 | $1,200 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,205 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | $1,233 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | $1,249 |
| Parkwoode Towers | One Bedroom Full Renovation | $1,350 |
| Parkwoode II | High End New Construction One Bedroom with rece... | $1,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chester is $1,264.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chester is a 990 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at Parkwoode II.
What is the average size for Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Chester is currently 0 sq ft.
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