
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA (63 Rentals)


Walnut Chestnut Apartments

Wallingford Estates

Upland Flats at Widener

The Hub at Widener

Jefferis Square

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1721 Providence Ave

601 Penn St

724 W 3rd St

1215-1217 W 3rd St
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Wetherill Apartments

1407 Washington Ave

43 E 23rd St

423 Concord Ave

City Hall Suites

316 19th St

816-818 W 8th St

221 W 24TH St

2119-2121 W 3rd St

Penn Street Apartment
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2720 W 3rd St

Daniel Scott Commons

Chestnut Ridge Senior Residences

515-517 W 7th St

Edgemont Park Apartments

Birchwood at Pentecostal (55+ Community)

Ridley Creek Views Apartments

Keystone Apartments

Palmerhouse

The Mill Race Apartments
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Episcopal Place at Park Row

Robert H. Stinson Towers

The Colony

Chatham Estates

Penn Street Apartments

Parkwoode II

Parkwoode Towers

Brian Court Apartments

2 S Swarthmore Ave

The Oaks Apartments
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2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit B

33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

1128 Haverford Rd

1130 Haverford Rd

301 Hollis Ave

1 Church St

2700 Edgmont Ave

The Parker Condos

Trimble Run Condominiums

401 W Chester Pike
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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 | $1,045 | $885 | $1,200 |
Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $882 | $1,600 |
| Downtown Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $1,048 | $1,700 |
| Downtown Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $938 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 $1,600. 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 | $1,600 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 850 Sq Ft | $1,223 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 800 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | 795 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
| 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 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated Model starting from $1,190 at Wallingford Estates. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Chester is currently $1,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | $1,190 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | $1,190 |
| 2 S Swarthmore Ave | A1 | $1,200 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | $1,223 |
| Parkwoode II | One Bedroom fully renovated | $1,300 |
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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 $1,223.
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 $1,600 at Parkwoode II.
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