Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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1200 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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1200 9th St

EddystonePA19022

Downtown Chester, Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chester area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Crossings at Elmwood priced from $875. Keystone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chester apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,020
The Hub at Widener1 Bedroom with Alcove1BR,1BA$1,050
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,195
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,207

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chester, PA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chester area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2700 Edgmont Ave Model at 2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Chester apartment is the 19 Beechwood Rd Model at 19 Beechwood Rd, Unit APT 1 starting at $2,350 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C2700 Edgmont Ave1BR,1BA$0.43
19 Beechwood Rd, Unit APT 119 Beechwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.68
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
114 Rosemont Ave, Unit #2114 Rosemont Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Oaks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
The Crossings at Elmwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.50
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Chester, Chester, PA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Chester, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Downtown Chester, Chester, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Chester Neighborhood in Chester, PA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Chester is at The Crossings at Elmwood listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment is $1,050 at The Hub at Widener.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chester is starting from $1,020 at Keystone Apartments.

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